Building permit checklist: what to prepare

Updated November 2026 · Maser Construction

Before you apply

Requirements differ by municipality and project, so use this as a general guide and check your authority's current checklist.

The checklist

1. Property address, legal description and owner details
2. A clear description of the scope of work
3. Confirmation that the use is allowed under zoning
4. Existing drawings or a site survey, if available
5. Site plan
6. Floor plans, elevations and sections
7. Structural drawings where the structure changes
8. MEP drawings where building systems change
9. Stamped or sealed drawings where required
10. Energy and code compliance information where required
11. Contractor details and the owner's authorization to apply
12. Application forms and fees

Common causes of delays

• Incomplete application packages
• Drawings that do not agree with each other
• Missing stamps or required professional sign-off
• An unclear scope of work
• Slow responses to review comments

Next step

We can prepare the whole package. See permit support and permit drawings, or contact us.