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In general, improvements, replacements, and repairs require permits. Exemptions from permitting are allowed for certain work, but vary for each jurisdiction. Always check with your Building, Zoning, Fire, Environmental Health (lead paint, asbestos, etc.), and Public Works Departments for their specific requirements.

Projects that change the configuration of walls, pipes, wiring, roofs, or major appliances typically DO require at least one type of building permit. Projects that DO NOT need a building permit are simple surface (cosmetic) projects; minor repairs and replacements; and minor site improvements or small structures.

To apply for the permit, visit the DPP online at . On the site, you can access Honolulu building permit requirements and how to use ePlans. This means that you can submit your plans electronically to the department for review.

1. For single-family homes, duplexes and townhouses only, damaged roof sheathing/decking may be removed and replaced in-kind without a permit provided the accumulative surface area of sheathing/decking replaced does not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the entire roof surface area.

The approval process can take anywhere between 3 weeks to a year depending on how complete your application(s) and plans are, the requirements from the various approving agencies, and the volume of applications already in the approval queue. Current average for residential permit approval is 3 months.

An estimated fee of Php 6, 000 or above will be the cost of your building permit fees as this will be based on the construction size of your building, municipality location, as well as the assessment plan.

A permit is required for projects such as new construction, additions, remodeling or repairs to electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems. All new permits and approvals must be submitted online.

Projects such as painting, cabinetwork and floor coverings and work on curbs, planter boxes, retaining walls and fences that are not more than 30 inches high do not require building permits.

Applying For a Building Permit To apply for the permit, visit the DPP online at . On the site, you can access Honolulu building permit requirements and how to use ePlans. This means that you can submit your plans electronically to the department for review.

The fee for building permits will vary depending on the county in Hawai'i. For frame of reference, the minimum fee for a building permit in Hawai'i County may be $10 for work up to $500 in value and $355 for work up to $50,000 in value.