It depends on where you live and the extent of the work that would be involved.
Permit to finish attic.
3 replacing a water heater is no problem but if you move the water heater get a permit.
In rare cases especially in new construction homes the attic may have been built unfinished with the correct flooring in place with the idea that the homeowner could later on finish the space.
To pull a permit you ll need to a detailed plan that s been reviewed by a licensed structural engineer architect.
Most cities and counties don t require a homeowner to get a permit to remodel a basement or attic if the.
While local codes vary many communities will not permit the ceiling in a finished living area attics included to be lower than 6 8 to 7 6 from the floor.
The permit fee increases up to as much as 18k for a half a million dollars worth of renovation expenses.
Don t even think about doing an attic expansion without pulling a permit.
We refinished our attic without a permit.
Building code also requires that the.
A good rule of thumb to always remember is if you are adding living space ie.
Step 1 check the ceiling height.
If building permits are issued in the area you live this for sure will require a building permit.
In most cases though the joists cannot support live loads and may not even be covered with boards.
When a house is for sale and has a finished attic that didn t apply for a permit from the county how should you proceed with the sale.
That ll just come back to haunt you when it s time to sell your home.
At least 50 step 2 make sure the attic has a full size staircase.
For smaller jobs the fee is 24 which covers renovations up to a total cost of 500.
It had been totally unfinished before bare rafters and no access.
Converting a garage or attic or increasing the foot print of your house or anything that involves structural elements than a permit is required.
A finished attic without a permit.