Residential Building

What Residential Permits Are You Looking For?

• Addition
• Alteration
• Assisted Living for 5 or Fewer Occupants
• Assisted Living for 6 or More Occupants
• Carport
• Deck
• Driveway
• Family Day Care for 8 or Fewer Children
• Family Day Care for 9 or More Children
• Fence
• Garage
• Gazebo
• Patio
• Plumbing
• Privacy Wall
• Retaining Wall
• Shed
• Single-Family Dwelling
• Stoop and Porch
• Swimming Pools

Other Permits

• Raze

Homeowner Walk-Through Permits Virtual Permit Center (VPC)

DPIE launched the Virtual Permit Center (VPC) for Homeowner Walk-Through Permits. The Virtual Permit Center is an online system that allows customers to have plans reviewed virtually. A list of the eligible permit types can be found HERE. For more information on DPIE's Homeowner Walk-Through Permit Process, visit our Virtual Permit Center (VPC) page.

If your permit type does not qualify for a Walk-Through Permit, you may start your application at our Momentum portal.

Residential Building Information Quick Links

• Projects that require a permit and inspection
• Schedule an Inspection
• ePlan (electronic plan review)
• Minimum Plan Submission Requirements for New Single-Family Houses and Additions to Existing House Projects
• FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
• Fee Schedule
• Make a payment
• Contact Information

New "Homeowner Residential Permitting Guide" Released

Read more on DPIE "News," and access the new "Homeowner Residential Permitting Guide" on our website.