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Permit Requirements Tool

Answer a few questions about your project to get a customized checklist of permits, engineering documents, and requirements based on your property location and local regulations.

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What type of project is this?

Select the option that best describes your project.

Common Permit Types

Building Permits

Required for new construction, additions, and major renovations. Includes structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing permits.

Grading & Drainage

Required when altering land topography. Includes erosion control, stormwater management, and drainage design plans.

Environmental

May include wetlands, floodplain, stormwater pollution prevention (SWPPP), and environmental impact assessments.

Site Development

Includes site plans, utility connections, access permits, and right-of-way improvements for new developments.

Zoning & Land Use

Variances, conditional use permits, rezoning, and subdivision approvals for projects that don't conform to base zoning.

Floodplain Permits

Required for development in FEMA SFHA zones. Includes no-rise certifications, elevation certificates, and LOMA/LOMR.