If (when) the local building department discovers that you’ve been working without a permit, they may notify you to cease work until you receive the proper building permit. You may be charged $500 or more per day for violating building permit laws. Your county can also put a lien on your home if you don’t pay the fine.
Do I need a permit to renovate my kitchen in Ontario?
Renovations without any structural modifications do not require a permit. Most kitchen renovation projects require a permit under the Ontario Building Code.
What home renovations require a permit in Ontario?
You must obtain a building permit before you:
- construct any new building over ten square meters in area or place another structure, such as a mobile home, on your property.
- make renovations or repairs or add to a building.
- change the use of a building.
- excavate or construct a foundation.
- construct a seasonal building.
Do I need a permit to replace kitchen cabinets in California?
A permit is required for all types of kitchen remodel projects. This includes: Replacement of kitchen cabinets.
Do I need a permit to remodel my kitchen in California?
The quick answer is: only if you are moving or adding plumbing, electrical, mechanical, or walls within the home. So if you are refinishing your cabinets – you will not need a permit. If you are removing cabinetry and replacing cabinetry in the same location – you will not need a permit.
