Permits & Licenses Across the United States
Permits, project approvals, inspections and local fees. Choose a city to see verified local details. The taxonomy below shows the types of information LocalGovGuide is built to cover.
Building PermitGeneral building construction, additions, alterations and structural work
Residential Building PermitResidential construction and alteration approvals
Commercial Building PermitCommercial construction and alteration approvals
New Construction PermitNew residential and commercial building approvals
Home Addition PermitRoom additions, expansions and structural alterations
Remodeling PermitInterior and exterior remodel approvals
Demolition PermitFull and partial structure demolition approvals
Foundation PermitFoundation construction, repair and structural inspections
Excavation PermitExcavation, trenching and digging approvals
Grading PermitEarth movement, drainage and erosion-control approvals
Land Disturbance PermitSite clearing and soil-disturbance approvals
Retaining Wall PermitRetaining wall height, engineering and inspection requirements
Masonry PermitStructural masonry, walls and related construction approvals
Concrete PermitConcrete flatwork and structural concrete approvals
Roofing PermitReroofing, roof replacement and structural roof approvals
Siding PermitExterior siding replacement and alteration approvals
Window PermitWindow replacement, openings, egress and structural requirements
Door PermitExterior door replacement, openings and structural requirements
Basement Finish PermitBasement finishing, egress and occupancy approvals
Attic Conversion PermitAttic conversion and habitable-space approvals
Deck PermitDeck construction, plans, setbacks and inspections
Porch PermitPorch construction, enclosure and structural approvals
Patio PermitPatio slabs, covers and enclosure approvals
Pergola PermitPergola and shade-structure approvals
Gazebo PermitGazebo construction and accessory-structure approvals
Shed PermitShed size, placement, setbacks and approvals
Garage PermitAttached and detached garage approvals
Carport PermitCarport construction and zoning approvals
Accessory Dwelling Unit PermitADU, granny-flat and accessory-unit approvals
Manufactured Home PermitManufactured and mobile-home placement approvals
Modular Home PermitModular housing placement and construction approvals
Swimming Pool PermitPool construction, barriers and safety approvals
Spa & Hot Tub PermitSpa, hot-tub and electrical/barrier approvals
Fence PermitFence height, placement, materials and setback approvals
Driveway PermitDriveway construction, curb cuts and access approvals
Curb Cut PermitCurb opening and driveway-access approvals
Sidewalk PermitSidewalk construction, repair and right-of-way work
Right-of-Way PermitWork in streets, sidewalks and public rights-of-way
Encroachment PermitPrivate use or structures within public rights-of-way
Street Excavation PermitRoad cutting, trenching and street-opening approvals
Street Closure PermitTemporary street closure and traffic-control approvals
Lane Closure PermitTemporary traffic lane closure approvals
Sidewalk Closure PermitTemporary pedestrian-route closure approvals
Dumpster PermitTemporary dumpster placement in public rights-of-way
Portable Storage Container PermitTemporary POD/container placement approvals
Scaffolding PermitScaffold placement and safety approvals
Sidewalk Shed PermitPedestrian protection and sidewalk-shed approvals
Crane PermitCrane operation, staging and street-use approvals
Traffic Control PermitTemporary work-zone and traffic-control approvals
Electrical PermitElectrical installation, alteration and inspection approvals
Electrical Service Upgrade PermitService entrance and meter upgrade approvals
Electrical Panel PermitPanel replacement and electrical-distribution approvals
Rewiring PermitWhole-home and partial rewiring approvals
Generator PermitStandby generator, fuel and electrical approvals
EV Charger PermitElectric-vehicle charging installation approvals
Solar PermitSolar PV plan review, interconnection and inspections
Battery Storage PermitResidential and commercial energy-storage approvals
Small Wind Energy PermitSmall wind turbine zoning and electrical approvals
Plumbing PermitPlumbing installation, replacement and inspections
Water Service PermitWater service line installation and connection approvals
Sewer Connection PermitSanitary sewer connection and tap approvals
Sewer Repair PermitPrivate sewer repair and replacement approvals
Water Heater PermitWater-heater installation and replacement approvals
Backflow Prevention PermitBackflow-device installation and testing approvals
Irrigation PermitLandscape irrigation and backflow approvals
Well PermitPrivate well drilling, construction and abandonment approvals
Septic PermitOn-site wastewater installation, repair and replacement approvals
Grease Interceptor PermitCommercial grease trap/interceptor approvals
Stormwater Connection PermitStorm drain and drainage-system connection approvals
Gas PermitFuel-gas piping, appliances and inspection approvals
HVAC PermitHeating, ventilation and air-conditioning approvals
Furnace PermitFurnace installation and replacement approvals
Boiler PermitBoiler installation, inspection and operating approvals
Air Conditioning PermitAir-conditioning installation and replacement approvals
Heat Pump PermitHeat-pump installation and electrical/mechanical approvals
Ductwork PermitDuct installation and alteration approvals
Refrigeration PermitCommercial refrigeration installation approvals
Commercial Kitchen Hood PermitKitchen exhaust hood and ventilation approvals
Elevator PermitElevator installation, alteration and inspection approvals
Escalator PermitEscalator installation and inspection approvals
Fire Alarm PermitFire alarm system installation and modification approvals
Fire Sprinkler PermitAutomatic sprinkler installation and modification approvals
Standpipe PermitStandpipe system installation and modification approvals
Fire Suppression PermitSpecial hazard and suppression-system approvals
Kitchen Fire Suppression PermitCommercial kitchen suppression-system approvals
Flammable Materials PermitFlammable/combustible material storage approvals
Hazardous Materials PermitHazardous material storage/use operational approvals
Fuel Storage PermitFuel tank installation and storage approvals
Open Flame PermitOpen-flame activity and special-use approvals
Bonfire PermitBonfire and ceremonial fire approvals
Fireworks PermitFireworks display, sale or use approvals
Tent PermitLarge tent, canopy and temporary-structure approvals
Assembly PermitPublic assembly and occupant-load approvals
Certificate of OccupancyOccupancy approval for new or changed uses
Temporary Certificate of OccupancyTemporary occupancy approval before final completion
Change of Use PermitBuilding-use or occupancy classification changes
Zoning PermitZoning compliance and land-use approvals
Site Plan ReviewSite layout and development review requirements
Conditional Use PermitConditional/special-use zoning approvals
Zoning VarianceRelief from dimensional or use zoning standards
Rezoning ApplicationProperty zoning-map amendment requirements
Subdivision ApprovalLand subdivision and plat approval requirements
Lot Split ApprovalParcel split and minor subdivision approvals
Floodplain Development PermitConstruction and development in regulated flood areas
Historic District ApprovalHistoric-preservation review and certificates
Coastal Development PermitDevelopment approval in coastal-regulated areas
Wetlands PermitWetland disturbance and protected-area approvals
Shoreline PermitShoreline, waterfront and riparian development approvals
Tree Removal PermitProtected/heritage tree removal and replacement approvals
Land Clearing PermitVegetation clearing and site-preparation approvals
Erosion Control PermitSediment and erosion-control approvals
Stormwater PermitConstruction or operational stormwater approvals
Sign PermitPermanent commercial and residential sign approvals
Temporary Sign PermitBanners, temporary signs and promotional displays
Billboard PermitOff-premise advertising and billboard approvals
Awning PermitAwning, canopy and projecting-structure approvals
Outdoor Dining PermitSidewalk cafe and outdoor dining approvals
Home Occupation PermitHome-based business and zoning approvals
Short-Term Rental PermitVacation rental registration and licensing
Rental Property LicenseRental property licensing and inspection approvals
Rooming House LicenseRooming/boarding house operating approvals
Special Event PermitFestival, public gathering and event approvals
Block Party PermitNeighborhood event and street closure approvals
Parade PermitParade, march and procession approvals
Film PermitCommercial filming and location approvals
Temporary Vendor PermitTemporary sales and event vending approvals
Street Vendor PermitPeddler, sidewalk and street vending approvals
Food Truck PermitMobile food vending and operating approvals
Mobile Food Unit PermitMobile food unit health and operating approvals
Amplified Sound PermitOutdoor amplified sound and event noise approvals
Special Event Alcohol PermitTemporary alcohol service approvals
Dog LicenseDog registration and licensing requirements
Cat LicenseCat registration requirements where applicable
Kennel PermitCommercial or private kennel approvals
Animal Breeder PermitAnimal breeding and litter-related approvals
Backyard Chicken PermitHen, coop and backyard poultry approvals
Livestock PermitGoat, sheep, horse or other livestock approvals
Beekeeping PermitApiary registration and local beekeeping approvals
Exotic Animal PermitExotic/wild animal possession approvals
Security Alarm PermitResidential and commercial alarm registration
Burglar Alarm PermitBurglar alarm registration and false-alarm requirements
Temporary Power PermitTemporary construction power approvals
Other Local Permit or ApprovalCity-specific permit, license or approval not covered by a standard category