Building Permits In Remodeling

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO — A common question homeowners ask when planning a remodeling project is whether any building permits will be needed. The reality is, in almost any instance where you’re making significant changes to your home (remodeling a kitchen or bathroom, replacing a roof, removing load-bearing walls), you’ll need to obtain one or more permits. If you have any questions about whether your project requires a permit, call your local building department and they’ll be able to tell you.

Remember, if you neglect to get a permit for a job that requires one, you put yourself at risk of several consequences. In addition to being fined up to 10 times the cost of each permit, your project will be “red-tagged,” which means no work can continue until you pay the fines and obtain the required permits. So, don’t take any chances—make sure you or your contractor get all the necessary building permits before doing any work on your home.