Homeowner Permit Guidance
A clear permit path for your home project.
Permit guidance for homeowners planning remodels, decks, additions, garages, and other residential projects, with clear requirements and pre-submission review.
Overview
Start with the project and property
Describe the work and confirm the project address so Permit Junkie can organize the questions, documents, and jurisdiction research that apply to your situation.
Review before you submit
Upload the packet to identify missing information, conflicting details, and items that may need professional or municipal verification.
Keep the next step visible
Use the readiness report and project checklist to collect missing items and prepare a cleaner submission for your local authority.
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.