Obtaining Permits Associated With The Repair Of Flood Damaged Homes
Special Announcement
Owners of flood-damaged single family residential properties may be able to receive their flood repair permits online, with no visit required to the Codes department.
Apply for Single Family Residential Flood Repair Permits
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General Information
Please use extreme caution when re-entering any residence that has been submerged or water damaged during flooding.
A building permit is required prior to making repairs to flood damaged homes and buildings.
While building permits are not required for ordinary maintenance and repairs, the repair of a flood damaged home or building is far from ‘ordinary’.
While there are no permits required to do the “demolition” and “clean-up” associated with the project (the removal of drywall and damaged carpet, doors, etc.), a building permit is required prior to installation of the drywall and prior to repair of any electrical, plumbing, or mechanical (HVAC) system damage.
How does a building permit benefit the Homeowner?
In a word: SAFETY. A building permit and the inspections that accompany a permit protect you, your family and guests, and future owners. It protects your neighbor. It protects your contractor. It protects the city. Evidence of permits and inspections may be required in an insurance claim or property sale. All of this adds up to a protection of your property's value.
Who can obtain Building Permits?
A property owner who presently occupies or intends to occupy a single-family residence or a licensed contractor may obtain a building permit to construct or repair a residence.
Obtain a Permit
On-Line Permit -- On-Line Instructions
Property Owners who presently occupy or intend to occupy the residence and want to do the repair work themselves may use our new on-line permitting system. This system can be used from any computer which has access to the internet.
Obtain Residential Flood Repair Permits On-line
In Person Permit -- In Person Instructions
You or your contractor can come to the Department of Codes Administration on the Third Floor of the Metro Office Building located at 800 Second Avenue, South to apply in person for the building permit. The Permit Division phone number is 615 862-6517.