Rules about renovating your property?

[YorktownGal]

Originally Posted by Lillie767

Check your town. I needed a permit to replace a fence. Permits serve several purposes. One is to ensure compliance with town rules. Second is to provide income to the town.

Agreed. I didn't need a permit for my fence as it wasn't close my property line.

BUT, I needed a permit for a prefab six by ten foot shortage sheds. When we refinanced our home, the bank check the permit. When I sold my house, the buyer's bank checked the permit.

A small Amish made shed, 50 feet from my property line could have been a big problem.

[Rickcin]

Originally Posted by YorktownGal

Agreed. I didn't need a permit for my fence as it wasn't close my property line.

BUT, I needed a permit for a prefab six by ten foot shortage sheds. When we refinanced our home, the bank check the permit. When I sold my house, the buyer's bank checked the permit.

A small Amish made shed, 50 feet from my property line could have been a big problem.

Exactly correct and there are inspections required when selling and often added items that were not “permitted” could be a problem and delay the closing.

Many homeowners never think far enough in advance to anticipate possible issues when selling their house which is always inevitable, sooner or later!

[Pandermonium]

The do it so you can be Taxed a higher rate since you've improved the property. I need ARCHITECTURAL STAMPED PLANS to add a 3ft overhang above my front door. Its ridiculous