Recent content by Kimberly L

Agree completely.

When wildfires swept thru Southern Oregon in 2023, numerous local jurisdictions volunteered and assisted with inspections and plan review which greatly reduced the overall time frame. There are also third-party plan review and inspection companies that they should be able to hire to assist...

I have attached a recent Certificate of Completion for solar. It was needed for their rebates. We always issue a Certificate of Completion on shell buildings with a condition that a tenant improvement permit will be required for occupancy.

We traditionally have found that over time and owners "sunrooms" turn into family rooms, etc. A permit is not required to enclose an existing porch into a sunroom. We do log that property for future reference, disclosure and permitting. If it is new construction, it is noted on the plans...

Good Morning, We have a refund request form and if no inspections have occurred AND the permit is not expired, we issue the refund minus an admin fee. The admin fee needs to be adopted by your jurisdiction and part of the municipal code. The refund request form is located at...

A property recently listed for sale had a newer basement conversion without permits. The ceiling height is just over 5' and there are no windows/doors for egress. Checking with the local jurisdiction would have prevented them from spending money on remodeling an area that cannot be used as...

There is not a clear-cut answer, depends on what type of work was completed without permits, conversion (garage, basement, attic, patio) or full addition. I always advise potential buyers check the local jurisdiction for the permit history. If the seller and/or agent is marketing the...

If there are not permits and inspections obtained your insurance company can terminate your homeowner's insurance and disallow claims. Even if this is your "Forever" home, you are leaving the unpermitted mess for your heirs to deal with.

City of Medford Oregon has had the same policy in place for work without permits since 2002. Attached.

City of Medford, Oregon also has pre-approved ADU plans available on our website.

Agree with Jeff, plans and permits for foundation and utilities. Always check with your local jurisdiction as they may have other conditions that need to be met.