Do I always need a residential permit?

Requirements depend on the authority, property, and scope. Permit Junkie can compare your project with available jurisdiction records, but unresolved or stale authority information is labeled for confirmation with the issuing department.

How long does a residential permit take to approve?

Approval time varies by authority, project complexity, review workload, and corrections. Permit Junkie shows a processing estimate only when a sourced record is available; confirm current timing with the issuing department.

What documents do I need for a residential permit?

Typical packets may include an application, scope of work, site plan, scaled drawings, and contractor information. Vizar builds a project checklist from your answers and available authority records, while visibly marking items that still need confirmation.

Can Permit Junkie submit the residential permit for me?

Permit Junkie supports preparation and review. Filing or status-tracking services are offered only where a provider, authority workflow, and required authorization are available; the scope and fees are shown before purchase.

Residential Permits

Organize your residential permit project in one place.

Step-by-step residential permit help for remodels, additions, ADUs, decks, and detached structures. AI-powered checklists, code lookups, and plan review.

Who this is for

Homeowners, owner-builders, and small general contractors tackling kitchens, baths, ADUs, additions, garages, and exterior projects.

How Permit Junkie helps

Upload supported plans for AI-assisted review of potential egress, energy, and structural gaps. Code mapping is shown only when the relevant jurisdiction and adoption evidence are available; processing time varies.

What gets flagged

Egress windows, smoke/CO alarms, GFCI/AFCI coverage, Title 24 / IECC energy compliance, lateral bracing, and inspection sequencing.

Frequently asked questions

Do I always need a residential permit?: Requirements depend on the authority, property, and scope. Permit Junkie can compare your project with available jurisdiction records, but unresolved or stale authority information is labeled for confirmation with the issuing department.
How long does a residential permit take to approve?: Approval time varies by authority, project complexity, review workload, and corrections. Permit Junkie shows a processing estimate only when a sourced record is available; confirm current timing with the issuing department.
What documents do I need for a residential permit?: Typical packets may include an application, scope of work, site plan, scaled drawings, and contractor information. Vizar builds a project checklist from your answers and available authority records, while visibly marking items that still need confirmation.
Can Permit Junkie submit the residential permit for me?: Permit Junkie supports preparation and review. Filing or status-tracking services are offered only where a provider, authority workflow, and required authorization are available; the scope and fees are shown before purchase.