Building Permit Finder helps property owners, homeowners, contractors, designers and other users locate building permit information and the local authorities responsible for reviewing construction projects across the United States.
What Building Permit Finder Provides
Building permit requirements in the United States are administered by thousands of local jurisdictions. Depending on the location, permits may be handled by a city, county, township, parish, consolidated government or another local authority.
The site organizes permit information by jurisdiction so users can more easily identify the office responsible for a property or project. Individual location pages may include links to permit applications, inspection services, permit searches, planning and zoning resources, fee information and official department websites when those resources are available.
Local Jurisdiction Matters
A mailing address does not always determine which government agency has authority over a property. A property with a city mailing address may be located outside incorporated city limits and fall under county jurisdiction instead. Some projects can also require approvals from more than one agency.
Users should confirm the applicable jurisdiction before submitting an application, paying a fee or relying on a particular permit process.
Official Sources
Permit information is based primarily on publicly available resources published by government agencies and local building, planning, development and inspection departments.
Links to official resources are provided where available so users can continue directly to the responsible agency for current forms, fees, submission requirements and project-specific instructions.
Information Can Change
Building codes, permit procedures, department responsibilities, online systems, fees and local requirements can change. Information on this site should be used as a starting point for finding the appropriate authority and understanding the general permit process.
Final requirements should always be confirmed with the government agency responsible for the property and proposed work.
Independent Information Resource
Building Permit Finder is an independent informational website. It is not a federal, state, county or municipal government agency and does not issue permits, approve plans, perform inspections or make decisions on behalf of any permitting authority.