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
Seeking professional help. More than a third of homeowners hire a professional to help with the building permit process, with experienced applicants (42 percent) more likely to hire than those who are applying for the first time (35 percent). Even with professional help, three-quarters of homeowners report that they stay involved in the permitting process.