Can I do the work myself or do I have to hire a contractor?

Home owners are allowed to obtain permits on the residence in which they currently reside. However, if an unlicensed contractor asks you to pull a building permit as property owner for a project, you are, in fact, becoming a contractor and may be helping the unlicensed contractor evade state licensing laws. You may be jeopardizing legal protections in the law designed to protect you as a consumer. If a contractor asks you to pull a homeowner's permit in lieu of the contractor obtaining the building permit themselves, we recommend you consult your legal advisor.

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1. Am I within the city limits?
2. Build to the plans?
3. Can I do the work myself or do I have to hire a contractor?
4. How long does it take to get a permit?
5. How many sets of plans do I need?
6. Should you have any other questions?
7. What about approval or permits?
8. What about a contractor?
9. What about inspections?
10. What about zoning?
11. What are permits and why do I need one?
12. What if I don’t get a permit?
13. What if I have a permit, but never called for an inspection?
14. When do I need a construction permit?
15. When do I need a permit?
16. Where do I get a permit?
17. Who draws up the plans?
18. Who should obtain the permit?
19. Workers' compensation?