Permits

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Oregon
I just found out that my homes has no permits?? I was going to add a bedroom and now I can't? What do I do???

slaBat said:

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Oregon
I just found out that my homes has no permits?? I was going to add a bedroom and now I can't? What do I do???

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**A: hire an architect to draw plans to submit to the building department and apply for the permit. Plans should include the existing structure plus your addition.

Actually, you should hire an contractor to advise you on what steps you will need to do and to proceed with those steps. The contractor will take care of the architect. All-in-one is much easier

Zigner said:

Actually, you should hire an contractor to advise you on what steps you will need to do and to proceed with those steps. The contractor will take care of the architect. All-in-one is much easier

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**A: I have had to deal with many cases over design build issues.

HomeGuru said:

**A: I have had to deal with many cases over design build issues.

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Wasn't disagreeing...just seems like this OP might not be up to the challenge

Many OP's are not up tho the challenge. Heck sometimes we aren't either.

Can you find out what contractor built the home? Try and find him and seek info re permits.

Maybe your permits were misfiled. Is there ANYTHING that the city or county has under your address?

Ask some old-timers in your neighborhood if they remember who built your house.

If your address is 125 Jones St., look or ask someone to look for 125 Smith St or 126 Jones St.

Re permits

Homes that are finished "do not have permits" they are issued "A Certificate of occupancy" Older properties have a grandfather clause that is accepted for this situation. Your property tax bill would be a good start as it should show improvements with the applicable taxes. Your addition will not be "grandfathered" in and will require a permit for the addition. I hope this helps you. Good Luck