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When do you need a building permit?
Posted on 7/20/17 at 8:59 pm
Posted on 7/20/17 at 8:59 pm
I have about a 25 SF place on my house that is under the original roofline. I plan to frame it in a put a stackable washer and dryer in it. Will I need a permit for this work? If so, what are the steps/process to get the permit? Also, how long does it generally take?
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Posted on 7/20/17 at 9:02 pm to GeauxTime9
No one will care if you don't get a permit.
Easier to ask for forgiveness than permission.
Easier to ask for forgiveness than permission.
Posted on 7/20/17 at 9:02 pm to GeauxTime9
You should but I wouldn't
Posted on 7/20/17 at 9:04 pm to iAmBatman
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No one will care if you don't get a permit.
Easier to ask for forgiveness than permission.
Depending on how strict the area is your advice could be shite. He may not be able to close on his house if he ever sells in the future if he fails to permit additions now. Seen it happen.
Posted on 7/20/17 at 9:04 pm to GeauxTime9
IIRC, you only need a permit if the cost of the entire project, labor and materials, exceed $10K.
Posted on 7/20/17 at 9:05 pm to iAmBatman
Except asking for forgiveness could include ripping out your drywall so you can get your framing, electrical and plumbing inspected.
Posted on 7/20/17 at 9:05 pm to GeauxTime9
Do NOT involve the government
Posted on 7/20/17 at 9:07 pm to LSUEnvy
My only worry is ttying to sell the house down the road. The project will be under $10K.
Posted on 7/20/17 at 9:08 pm to GeauxTime9
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Will I need a permit for this work?
Technically, yes. If any structural framing, electrical, or plumbing is involved the C-P requires a permit.
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If so, what are the steps/process to get the permit?
Draw plans, apply for permit, fulfill review process, pay permit fees, get permit.
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Also, how long does it generally take?
Can be weeks to months depending on the workload of city parish. Your project does not dictate their workload or schedule.
My $0.02
If you are competent and this small project can be done without a permit I would go that route. You can self perform many things and maybe only a plumber or electrician would have to pull a permit for their work. But if you can do all of the trades on your own then there really isn't anything stopping you from DIY'ing the whole thing without a permit provide a nosy neighbor doesn't make a call to report.
Posted on 7/20/17 at 9:12 pm to GeauxTime9
Officially a Permit is required for any addition, renovation, electrical or plumbing.
Plans would also be required. However you may be able to get a homeowners permit if doing the work yourself.
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Plans would also be required. However you may be able to get a homeowners permit if doing the work yourself.
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Posted on 7/20/17 at 9:13 pm to LSUEnvy
The government is already involved! If you add square footage, you should do it by the book or you could face issues with resale, or later on if you decide to do a bigger project where you need to pull a permit.
I guess I would ask myself this. How upset will I be if I have to rip it all down. If the answer is not very, then by all means don't permit it.
I guess I would ask myself this. How upset will I be if I have to rip it all down. If the answer is not very, then by all means don't permit it.
Posted on 7/20/17 at 9:15 pm to whitefoot
You should know how to do most of the work yourself and not include the city permit
Posted on 7/20/17 at 9:17 pm to whitefoot
How would anyone know it was an addition? Buyers nor appraisers will pull the original house plan to see if it matches the existing floor plan. If done halfway decent, no one would know the difference.
Posted on 7/20/17 at 9:20 pm to LSUengr
Um. Because the house is 25 square feet larger? You don't need the original house plan to know that. The square footage is on file with the municipality.
Posted on 7/20/17 at 9:24 pm to whitefoot
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Um. Because the house is 25 square feet larger? You don't need the original house plan to know that. The square footage is on file with the municipality.
Which has nothing to do with the square footage on the real estate listing. The listing SF and the assessor SF are never reconciled that I am aware of during a sale.
Granted, if you double the square footage by addition there may be some red flags, but 25 SF? Come on.
Posted on 7/20/17 at 9:31 pm to GeauxTime9
Do you have an HOA? If not I'd say do it and take your chances.
Posted on 7/20/17 at 9:32 pm to AndyCBR
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The listing SF and the assessor SF are never reconciled that I am aware of during a sale.
Appraisers will compare the info on file vs the new sq footage. Also, there is the mandatory property condition report that is a legal doc that will ask if you made any additions.
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(32) Were any additions or alterations made to the property?
(a) If yes, were the necessary permits and inspections obtained for all additions or alterations?
Lie on that and you could be in a costly civil suit.
LOUISIANA RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY DISCLOSURE
Posted on 7/20/17 at 10:02 pm to GeauxTime9
Posted on 7/20/17 at 10:05 pm to GeauxTime9
Pay the tax man vunerables need the extra cash .
Posted on 7/20/17 at 10:07 pm to GeauxTime9
I built a 12x20 shed in my yard without a permit. In a few months im ripping out a small shower and im going to frame a linen closet, im also going to rip out my tub and put a big walk in shower...... dont plan on getting a permit for any of it.
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