Alterations*

• Alterations are any work being done to the building that is not expanding the square footage. Anything more than painting and carpeting will require a permit. (Painting and carpeting costs cannot exceed $3000. Otherwise a permit is required).
• The property owner, Developer, architect/engineer or contractor may apply for a New Construction Permit.
• Once a contractor has been designated, anyone other than the license holder will have to also submit an Authorized Permit Agent Form.
• Details regarding what is needed and necessary documents can all be found in our permit guide.  (Alterations Permit Guide)

Supplementary Forms

• Restaurants, Take Out, Lounges, Café, Nightclub, and similar occupancies we require a Letter of Entertainment.
• Any establishment in which food is being served you will need a Health Department Checklist. This includes schools, day cares, churches as well as restaurants and bars. A F.O.G. Review will also be required by Watershed Management.
• Daycares will need to also submit a Daycare Worksheet.
• Any sort of Warehouse or building with ample storage is required to submit a Warehouse Commodity Form.

• For Permitting processes, Residential permits are considered Single Family Detached houses, Duplexes and individually owned Townhomes and Condo Units (Interior only) where the work does not extend to altering the firewall in between units. Alterations are any work being done to the building that is not expanding the square footage. Anything more than painting and carpeting will require a permit. (Painting and carpeting costs cannot exceed $3000. Otherwise a permit is required).
• The home owner, Developer, architect/engineer or contractor may apply for a New Construction Permit.
• Once a contractor has been designated, anyone other than the license holder will have to also submit an Authorized Permit Agent Form. 
• Details regarding what is needed and necessary documents can all be found in our permit guide.  (Alterations Permit Guide)

Supplementary Forms

• Homeowners who are taking responsibility of the work on their primary residence instead of a contractor will need to fill out a Homeowner’s Affidavit.
• Building Permit Application