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Building a Garage

At-a-glance

Is a ...	Required?
Permit	Yes
Contractor	No*
Zoning Check and Site Plan	Yes
Inspection	Yes
Construction Plan Review	Yes

Homeowners can perform work on their own properties without a contractor

Before You Start

Look at these pages:

Requirements for Additions and Alterations (PDF)

Minimum Standards for Dwellings (PDF)

Exterior Remodeling or Alterations

Finding a licensed contractor

Hiring a Residential Contractor – what do I need to know? (PDF)

Site Plan

Zoning Approval

Property Line Information

Property Line Location (PDF)

Summary of Rules for Building on Property

About Garages

Garages and Accessory Structures

About Permits

Applying for a Permit

Permits Overview

Timeline for Completion

About the Inspections Process

Site Plan

Inspections Process

Forms and Handouts for Garages

Detached Garage Protected Wall

Detached Garage Foundations & Slabs

Zoning Requirements for Garages & Accessory Structures

Garage Moving Requirements (PDF)