Residential Construction Permits - New Homes

Building permits are needed for the the construction of new single family dwellings, two-family dwellings or townhouses. For multi-family dwellings such as two-family dwellings and townhouses, a building permit is needed for each individual dwelling unit/address. 

Building Permit

• Submit the following in person or via first class mail for review and approval:
  • Completed and signed Building Permit Application (PDF)
  • Completed Fee Schedule Worksheet.
    • Residential Fee Worksheet (PDF)
  • Completed Residential Energy Efficiency Worksheet (PDF) or RESCheck calculations
  • Completed Sprinkler Acknowledgement Form (PDF)
  • Two (2) copies of complete plans and specifications.
  • Two (2) copies of a site plan and other applicable zoning documentation.

• Review the Residential New Construction Submittal Guide (PDF) for permit and plan requirements
• If you have questions with the building permit process contact the Department of Code Compliance
• You may request a copy of a site plan of your property by contacting the Planning and Zoning Department. Be sure to include your address in your request.
• For dwellings with natural gas, the Gas Test Certification Test Form (PDF) is to be completed and submitted prior to final inspection approval.