ON THE HOUSE HOUR Removing the Excuses for Not Getting a Permit

On The House Topic: “I am the homeowner and am doing the work myself. I don’t need a permit.” – not so fast my friend! Let’s get this straight. There are many reasons why you need a permit for your project. For most homeowners, the idea of getting a permit conjures up emotions such as fear and loathing. We invited John Earhart, plan review manager with the City of Tempe, and Lisa Hertzog, plan review coordinator from the City of Phoenix, to explain the permit process. Learning more about the process should make it feel less daunting. Here are some reasons why you need a permit… READ MORE IN THIS BLOG>> and scroll below for a breakout of each segment in this podcast with resource links.