STEP 1: Gather The Required Materials
Review the Residential Permit Submission Requirements and Commercial Permit Submission Requirements to get started.
STEP 2: Submit Plans For Review
Learn about the Residential Permit Review Process and the Commercial Permit Review Process. Building permits require an express review or a walk-thru review. The complexity and nature of your project, as well as the quality of the plans submitted, will dictate how long the project review will take. While any project can be reviewed as a walk-thru, only certain projects will qualify for express review; the determination is ultimately made by County staff.
Residential express reviews can usually be done in two days. Residential walk-thru reviews require more time, usually 1-2 weeks.
Commercial express reviews are typically reserved for interior alterations to existing buildings that take place on floors other than the first or top floor. All other projects are reviewed as walk-thru projects. Commercial express reviews can usually be done in two days. Commercial walk-thru reviews require more time, usually 2-3 weeks.
Review the application criteria carefully and allow time for corrections and resubmittals in your project timeline. These reviews are critical for staff to ensure that any proposed construction meets safety and code requirements. When the proposed construction violates any code requirements the plans will be rejected and corrections must be resubmitted for re-review.
Submit your plans online using the ePlan Review portal.
STEP 3: Permit Status
Stay updated on the status of your permits.
STEP 4: Begin Building
Once your permits have been approved, it’s time to begin construction. The construction process will involve inspections at different milestones.
Next Step: Inspections
