Columbia

FAQ's

  1. When is a building permit required?
  2. Do I need a permit to install a fence?
  3. How long does it take to get a building permit?
  4. What happens if I work without a permit?
  5. How far off of the property line must I be if I want to build something?
  6. Can I put a small yard shed in my backyard and is a permit required?
  7. I want to add a bedroom in the basement. Is a permit necessary?
  8. Is it necessary to have a building permit to replace a roof?
  9. Are inspections required on rental property?
  10. Do I need an Occupancy Permit if I am renting?
  11. Do I need an Occupancy Permit if I own a home?
  12. What is a Special Use Permit?
  13. What is a Variance Request?
  14. What is the difference between a Special Use and a Variance?
  15. How do I apply for a zoning change?
  16. I am just replacing my countertops, do I need to have a plumbing inspection for re-connecting my sink back up after replacing the counters?
  17. I want to install an above ground pool what do I need to do?
  18. If I am installing a pool do I need to have a fence installed?
  19. When do I need a Home Occupation Permit?
  20. I am installing a screened in porch do I need a permit?
  21. I am buying a house in Columbia what do I need to do?
  22. Can I fill out paperwork online and pay over the phone?
  23. If we are having a wall taken down in our house do we need a permit and does the inspector need to look at it?
  24. I am installing new boards on my porch and wanted to know if that would require that I install rails?
  25. I want to install a retaining wall in my back yard and put a patio on top of it. Do I need a building permit?
  26. I am looking at property in a neighborhood that is now on septic and saw that there is a sewer line close by does the City require that I connect to that sewer line?
  27. When installing a roof what energy code does the City follow?
  28. I am wanting to install a small fence around my air conditioner do I need a fence permit?
  29. I am tearing down my existing deck and building a new one on top of the existing piers, do I still need a building permit?
  30. What are the costs for a building permit?
  31. How tall of a fence can I install on my property?
  1. Do I need a permit to install a fence?
  2. How tall of a fence can I install on my property?
  3. I am wanting to install a small fence around my air conditioner do I need a fence permit?
  1. I want to install an above ground pool what do I need to do?
  1. How much does an inspection cost?
  2. How long is my inspection good for?
  3. What are the fees for building permits and inspections?
  4. When are inspections scheduled?
  5. How do I schedule and pay for my inspection?
  6. What happens after my inspection?
  7. Does someone need to be present for my home or rental inspection?
  8. Does the buyer or seller apply for inspection?
  1. Where can I find Municipal code for signs?
  2. I am a sign company submitting a permit what do I need to know?
  3. Where can I find a map of my property and what do I need to put on it?
  4. Do I need a permit for Window or Door Signage?
  5. How much is the Sign Permit fee?
  6. Temporary Banners
  7. What inspections do I need to have done with my sign permit?