To get your building in the zone, you need a permit
A zoning permit confirms your building project complies with local land use laws, ensuring your construction meets safety standards and community requirements.
Zoning permit costs range from $200 to $2,000 depending on your location and land size, separate from building permit fees for construction details.
You need a zoning permit when building new structures or adding to existing buildings, so start the process early to avoid project delays.
Hiring a local general contractor handles zoning permit applications for you and ensures your project meets all legal requirements before construction begins.
Whether you’re building a new home, adding on to your home, or adding any structures to your yard, you’ll need a zoning permit to ensure everything is done properly and legally. Read on to learn more about what a zoning permit is and what you need to know before you get one.
A zoning permit is a document provided by a local authority or local/municipal government that ensures your proposed construction complies with local laws. You need a zoning permit to make sure that the land you’re building on is equipped for the project so everything is done properly with safety precautions and the surrounding community in mind.
So, who is responsible for pulling permits? Ultimately, you are.
That being said, if you require a zoning permit you’re likely hiring a contractor, and they themselves will often pull the permit for you. Still, you should be on top of it and check in with the contractor you hire to make sure they’ve gotten it done before your project starts.
It’s important to look into general contractors near you and find someone who can see the vision of your project while also being responsible to ensure that legalities like zoning permits are taken care of.
The cost of a zoning permit will depend on where you live and how much land you are using to build on. Costs can range anywhere from $200 to $2,000. This is separate from the cost of a building permit, which focuses on the technical aspects of the building instead of the laws regarding land usage.
Once you know you’ll require a zoning permit, it’s best to get the process started. Luckily, getting a zoning permit typically takes less time than it takes to get a building permit, but it’s still smart to be proactive.
On average, it takes anywhere from 10 days to four weeks to obtain a zoning permit. This gives your local authority time to review the land and discuss your building plans with you. From that point, the zoning permit will last indefinitely, which is how long a building permit lasts as well.
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