Building Permit Process For Building A House!

In this video I explain the building permit process I have to go though for building a house. If you build your own house most counties require the builder to apply for a permit to build. I go step by step what I do when I have to apply. I hope this video helps!
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Timestamps
Intro 00:00
What to do before applying 00:29
Where I acquire the application 01:27
What the building permit application consists of 02:26
Cost of the building permit 06:29
Outro 07:58
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Disclaimer: This video is all based on my personal opinion and is for entertainment purposes ONLY. I am not a financial advisor, CPA, attorney, tax advisor, electrician, plumber, housing contractor, designer, or any type of profession to give advice. I am just a consumer sharing my experiences and research. If you do need knowledge for those types of things, I will advise you to seek help for those professionals.

[@davidharrison3074]

So much behind the scenes that people don't understand. Thankful that you show the process so others understand. Additions and remodels are similar but less detail but all so important to do and act as you should so you cover all areas for yourself and the home owner. Having things filed with the city and zoning is great for resale as well. Thank you Josh for sharing what you do behind the scenes. 👍🏻

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Yes it’s interesting that I can try to record most the things I do and put them on KZbin but I am still only scratching the surface of what all it takes to build a house. Here you cannot even get a occupancy permit unless you have the inspections completed before moving in. It is actually illegal to move in without the occupancy permit. I appreciate you watching and commenting on all of my videos. Thanks a lot David!

[@jeremynguyen2346]

@@TheExcellentLaborer hello

[@kristenvincent3622]

I wish it was that simple here. A building course and a test. Three engineers, a letter from the local fire chief, six lawyers. Two covenants on the property, a physical inspection for the setbacks (we are a half mile from any property line). Our building department didn’t want most of the things you mentioned at all. Lol, but we are in Canada, and unbeknownst to us decided to build in the worst municipality in our Province for red tape. They also “lost” several of our legal documents and two of the engineers reports, as well as the receipt for the permit itself, $500, and tried to double charge us. 1 and a half years JUST to get the permit as an “owner builder”… also the email from the Geotechnical Engineer stating that “unless we had moved the house” they stand by their original assessment and report and will not redo it because the inspection office “doesn’t like some of the wording” in the report. 😂 in the less than 2% chance of a siesmic event over 7 on the Richter scale there is a less the 2% chance a 30 yard cubed rock could hit our house. That’s the settings they had to use to get something to hit it! Smaller rocks don’t make it through the trees. 🤣 we also had two inspectors get lost trying to get to our site (there’s one straight road, but Apple/google maps puts our address on the other side of a mountain), and then there was the “your cows don’t like electric vehicles and I couldn’t get past them” excuse for not showing up to inspect our perimeter drain…

[@MrRight_1]

You got it good man. Try building something in Los Angeles, California.

[@kristenvincent3622]

@@MrRight_1 oh that’s just some of the highlights… I’m off grid on an artisanal spring… and they wanted a full overhead pressurized fire suppression sprinkler install like you see in commercial buildings (for a 2 bedroom residential home) that particular inspector is no longer employed with our municipality, but still… How about refusal to come inspect because of the pandemic… then your permit expires because you didn’t get an inspection every 6 months (regardless of the year and a half they wouldn’t come out), so time to fork out another $3k filing fee to reinstate your permit…

[@MrRight_1]

@@kristenvincent3622 yeah man kind of sounds like my nightmare. Best of luck and wishes.

[@kristenvincent3622]

@@MrRight_1 you too! Building a home is apparently not for the faint of heart or those with low tolerances for bureaucratic BS in some areas… LA… I can only imagine 😂 makes a person want to move to Texas!

[@MrRight_1]

@@kristenvincent3622😂 I have definitely considered Texas.

[@StallionFernando]

Awesome, as someone who recently went crazy enough to decide to build a house these types of videos are really useful. So much pre-planing and work needed before you can even start setting the foundation!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Congrats on your new project! Yes the planning is a big process alone and then you got all the work after. I hope everything works out for you. Stay tuned!

[@StallionFernando]

@@TheExcellentLaborer thank you, your videos help alot friend, right now just focusing on these type of videos to learn and see if I'm even gonna be able to do some of this stuff, looking for a construction job in a cheaper state than way I can learn and make $ at the same time.

[@mereno.5318]

Very good way of explaining 👏👏

[@GabrielGonzalez-ge5ki]

Great info! I love watching your videos

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thank you Gabriel! I know not many people build their own homes but ones that do would find value here. I appreciate you watching!

[@timothymetzler7715]

I love your videos josh , I personally have a good knowledge on most of the topics you post . But I usually find some kind of things I didn't know . Your great at teaching

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Hey Timothy! I’m glad you can pull out bits of information from my videos that you did not know. That’s what I love about KZbin, you can see what everybody else is doing and learn things. Thanks for watching!

[@ivpu2465]

Thanks for the simple explanation, I have now better understanding on this topic😉

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

You are welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@ghettohey2388]

Would also like to see a detailed video on each inspection process for building a house

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Ok I took note of this. I’m actually planning a video like that now. Thanks for your input!

[@noahb.7838]

Waw, that was excellent thank you so much for the explanation

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

You are welcome Noah. Thanks for watching!

[@omnious42]

I just love learning and this has been my new hobby, so I have started binging your videos. I am excited to play through each playlist!

[@eliafekad800]

EXCELLENT EXPRESSION

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I appreciate your feedback!

[@user-zt5xj3gd1v]

Great information

[@karolbrasen9934]

Hi Josh, could you please make a video about permits for house remodeling? For which works are required and for which are not. Great content btw. Love it!

[@pedroramires5049]

Great video I want to build a home 750 sqf. I gave the land with utilities and a mobile home. But I want to build a house

[@fuegoman45]

Hey brother!! Thanks so much for the shout out ❤️ My wife and I almost spit out our coffee as we heard it. One follow up question: I know you’re a Dave Ramsey fan like I am, but if you are financing a build like the ones you have shown, will a mortgage company give you a loan if you are building it yourself? Or do you have to work under a GC? Thanks again for everything you do ❤️

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

That’s too funny 😂! Yes Dave is a wise man. The people I deal with do allow for what is called a cash out refinance. So more or less you literally convert 70% of the equity of your house into cash. Then I can do what ever I want with the cash (Vegas 😂,buy a car, or build a house). I don’t know if every mortgage company will do that. Hope that helps. I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@edmondprice6215]

I love this channel

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I’m glad to hear that Edmond! Stay tuned for more!

[@feldmanjared]

Can you do another on inspections? What checkpoints are there?

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Yes! Stay tuned!

[@Rattus1]

THANK YOU!! No really thank you josh, a lot of good info here, you should do a vid on why or why not you need an LLC for this type of work.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Great video idea! Thanks for watching also 💪🏻

[@nomad4k]

One of the lost useful videos online for building permits !

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Glad it could help you!

[@shenanigans8apeach]

What if you want to do an addition or add a deck or redo your roof or driveway?? How do you find out how close to the property line you can build an addition like a garage before drawing up a plan n getting a permit? Thanks.

[@Brandon-td2sm]

Great Info! Is there a way to extend a building permit if you were to build yourself and run into delays? Thank you

[@ryangwillard1475]

Basically take pictures of everything and have all the information ready to go sounds like? 😮

[@MrRight_1]

Yeah wish it was this easy and cheap in Los Angeles California.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I could not imagine building in a state like that. Best of luck!

[@gregburkhomes]

Love the info. Hate the government bureaucracy overreach. In my State, I can be the general and hire all the subs, but can't swing the hammer myself.

[@travisburch4342]

Great video! Electrical and plumbing plans are drawn up by those subs?

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I actually fill those out as the builder. I’m sure subs would do it if you want. Hope that helps!

[@JohnintheTyranny]

Could you do a video on creating the drawings?

[@cmdeezy1]

Plumbing plans were my biggest challenge until I googled some examples. Seems straight forward now

[@BrandonMillerRaps]

Would this process be doubled for a two phase build? Or would I have to have everything lined up and ready to go before I break ground? I plan on building a shop with an apartment/guest suite above it. Then I’d live in that while building the main house.

[@BrandonMillerRaps]

I’m sure it varies by state and county, but I’m wondering from your experience, how would you go about it?

[@Mohamed-mm5wi]

Hi I have a question I want to buy a land and build a house on it but how can I do the main sewer line and the water line does the water company do it or the city ?

[@Tryall200]

are you doing this in Florida?

[@chuckkibling4687]

Is there additional cost for utilities tie in?

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Yes for water and sewer where I’m building. It’s about $300

[@frankj5947]

How many Inspection visits did you have for the $500?

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I will be making a video soon about that. Stay tuned!

[@user-mh4tk3wg8c]

Can you tell in watt state you are?

[@sergioalmendaro6508]

How to fill out a energy efficiency certificate

[@bryansimpson3959]

What's the most and least you've spent on building a house?

[@lagaxxi]

Where in the world is this???

[@tedmcdonald3377]

😎🛠️😎🛠️😎

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks 🙏

[@coooooool12342]

Did you teach everything yourself?

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I have over 15 years of construction experience. My father taught me the ropes. I hope that helps!

[@coooooool12342]

@@TheExcellentLaborer That’s nice, my dad is very handy much like you but I can’t seem to do the work myself. 2 left hands if you will. Always wish I could all of this on my own.

[@Allman2013]

Where are you located

[@johnwasik1186]

Don’t be surprised if the permits costs between $925 to $1400 today…

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I agree with you John! The price of everything seems to be going up fast. Thanks for your input!

[@jordangagat]

Built without permited is impossible😢

[@johnsaltzohuigin6660]

The more you tell them the more they tax you!

[@embededfabrication4482]

Permits cost too much, then there is archetect ànd grade design, water, sewer, electric. It all costs 70 grand, its too much. Add it all up before you think about building

[@joevarga5982]

Egg cedra 🤣