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Permitting & Regulatory Compliance for Home Builder

The Permitting & Regulatory Compliance workflow helps home builders and remodelers navigate approvals before construction begins. It covers gathering required documents, submitting applications, coordinating inspections, and tracking approvals to prevent delays. By standardizing this process, builders reduce costly setbacks, maintain compliance with local building codes, and provide clients with confidence in the project’s legitimacy. Sales and project teams benefit from consistency and accountability, while clients appreciate transparency and professionalism. With this workflow in place, home builders can streamline permitting, protect profitability, and ensure projects start on time with fewer obstacles.

Review full project scope for applicable permits

Check building department website and local codes

List required permits for full home build

Collect architectural plans, site plans, insurance certs

Fill out building permit application and upload docs

Submit payment for building permit fees

Monitor building permit dashboard and timelines

Request missing calcs or specs from architect or engineer

Log and store building permit approval

Post building permit in weatherproof box onsite

Schedule footing, framing, MEP, and final inspections

Prep area for inspection and have documents on hand

Walk inspector through job and answer questions

Resolve any issues and close inspection comments

Document inspection approvals and keep for CO