Permit guides by project type
Pick the work you are planning to see when a permit is likely required in your state, what documents to prepare, and where to confirm the details.
Roof replacement or repairReplacing or repairing a residential roof covering.
Window or exterior door replacementReplacing windows or exterior doors.
Solar panel installationRooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic systems.
Shed or accessory structureDetached sheds and small accessory buildings.
Addition or structural alterationAdding square footage or altering the structure.
Interior remodelingInterior renovations and finish work.
Screen enclosure or pool cageScreened enclosures, lanais, and pool cages.
Fence installation or replacementInstalling or replacing a fence.
Swimming pool or spaIn-ground or above-ground pools and spas.
Pavers, driveway, or hardscapeDriveways, patios, walkways, and hardscape.
HVAC replacement or installationReplacing or installing air conditioning or heating.
Electrical panel or service upgradeReplacing a panel or upgrading electrical service.
Standby generator installationPermanently installed standby generators.
Water heater replacementReplacing a water heater.
Plumbing fixture or repipingRepiping or plumbing fixture work.
Deck construction or replacementBuilding, replacing, or expanding an attached or detached residential deck.
EV charger installationInstalling a dedicated 240-volt circuit or hardwired electric vehicle charging station.
Accessory dwelling unit (ADU)Constructing a detached or attached secondary residential dwelling with living, kitchen, and sanitation facilities.
Patio cover or carportInstalling an attached or detached solid roof structure over an outdoor patio, slab, or driveway.
Pergola or trellisConstructing an open-roof outdoor shade structure or detached garden arbor.
Bathroom remodelRenovating a residential bathroom, including fixture replacement, plumbing alterations, or layout changes.
Kitchen remodelRenovating a residential kitchen, including cabinets, countertops, appliances, wiring, or plumbing.
Retaining wall constructionBuilding or replacing an engineered or landscape earth-retention wall.
Residential demolitionDemolishing a detached structure, accessory building, or portion of a residence.
Garage conversionConverting an attached or detached garage into habitable residential living space.
Basement finishingFinishing a basement into living space, such as bedrooms, a bathroom, or a family room.