Data Watch: Building Permits
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Erin Carlyle added this to Data Watch: How Much Building Permits Cost and How Long They Take
Permit application jitters. Nervous about getting a permit? You’re not alone. Early concerns about the building permit process — specifically the worries homeowners have before learning what is required — caused 23 percent of first-time applicants and 32 percent of experienced ones to delay the start of their projects. These concerns also led a good chunk of applicants to hire a pro to handle the renovation instead of doing the work themselves.Find a home renovation professional on Houzz