Building Permits & Inspection

Improvement / Building Permits are required for most improvements or construction. Permits are also required for demolition of existing structures although we do not charge a fee for demolition permits. For our fee schedule, click here. 

Requirements

In order to issue you an Improvement/Building Permit, we will need some or all of the following:

• Contact information for the Builder/General Contractor if you are utilizing one.
• Electrical Plan showing service entry (min 200 amp), panel location, and licensed electrical contractor.
• Elevation Plan showing eaves and roof peak elevations above grade.
• Estimated cost and planned usage of the improvement/construction.
• Floor layout with dimensions for all rooms, doors and windows.
• Door and window sizes specifying with tempered glass or not.
• HVAC Plan and licensed contractor.
• Payment in the form of cash or a check. We cannot accept debit or credit cards.
• Plumbing Plan and licensed contractor.
• Septic Permit or Approval Letter from the Jefferson County Health Department for any project involving plumbing that is not connected to a municipal sewer system.
• Site Plan showing property lines, required setbacks and improvement/construction location(s).
• Please see UDO for required setbacks.

For additional information refer to our printable building permit instructions packet.