FAQs for Homeowners

View Frequently Asked Questions by owners of 1 and 2 family dwellings below.

  1. I would like to have some work done on my home. Do I need a building permit?
  2. What if I’m just re-shingling my roof, installing new replacement windows and/or re-siding my home; do I still need a building permit?
  3. Why do I even need a permit?
  4. What information do I need to submit to the building inspector to allow me to do work on my home?
  5. You said I needed to submit a certified plot plan with my permit application. What is that, why do I need this and where do I get one?
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