The short answer is no. You need a permit when building an addition to an existing structure. Attempting to build an addition without a proper permit may have some potential consequences. Compromise your safety If you decide to build an addition without a permit, chances are high that you’re posing a very real safety risk to your family. Tragedies are likely to happen as a building constructed without a permit is never inspected for fire escapes, concrete quality, faults, and other building codes like wiring and plumbing.
Shoddy work Permits are put in place not only to ensure compliance with local building codes but also to protect homeowners from quacks. Low Resale value You may be the luckiest person on earth to get away, but guess what happens sooner or later when you decide to sell your home with unpermitted work?
As a seller, you will be required by law to fill out a form on which you must disclose to potential buyers any unpermitted work to the home. If you fail to disclose anything in the disclosure package, experienced buyers can later sue you in a court of law and leave you paying hefty fees in damages.
Additionally, you’ll also be forced to apply for a building permit retroactively, which is going to lower the selling price of your home. Contact us today !!
