Can I do the work myself?

Yes, on your own home, with an owner-builder permit. You must live in the home and pass the same inspections.

Does a permit expire?

Yes, after 180 days without an approved inspection. You can ask for one 90-day extension.

I live in Kalaga Springs.

Kalaga Springs and Pine Hollow issue their own permits. This service covers the rest of the county.

Home & taxes

Building permits

Apply for residential and commercial permits, upload plans and book inspections online.

OnlineRun by Kalaga County

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CostFrom $85, based on the value of the work

Processing timeApproved in about 10 business days

Ways to do itOnlineIn person

01About this service

Permits for new homes, additions, roofs, pools and commercial buildings, from application to final inspection.

The Kalaga County Building Division reviews plans online and inspects work on site. Most residential permits are approved within ten business days; inspections can be booked for the next morning.

Who it’s for

Homeowners building, adding on or replacing a roof
Licensed contractors working in unincorporated Kalaga County
Businesses opening or remodeling a commercial space

02How it works

4 steps, start to finish.

Step 1: Check if you need a permit
Painting, flooring and small repairs do not. Structural, electrical, plumbing and roofing work does.
Step 2: Apply and upload plans
Create a project, upload your plans as PDFs and pay the application fee.
Step 3: Plan review
Reviewers check the plans against the building code and the mountain wildfire rules, and comment online.
Step 4: Book inspections
Book each inspection online before 4 p.m. for the next business day. The final inspection closes the permit.

03What to prepare

Have these ready.

The parcel number of the property
Plans and a site plan, as PDF files
Your contractor’s license number, if you hire one
The estimated value of the work

Online
Applications, plans, payments and inspections.
In person
The permit counter at the courthouse annex, Monday to Friday.

Online services are open around the clock. Keep the confirmation you receive: it is your proof of filing.

04Questions

Frequently asked questions

05Run by

Who runs this service

Questions about your case? Kalaga County can help.

kalagacounty.leonida.govKalaga CountyLeonida’s northern county: hunting and fishing country, off-road trails and mountain towns.Visit the site

County information line(800) 555-0111Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Emailkalagacounty@state-of-leonida.com

Kalaga County Courthouse1 Courthouse SquareKalaga Springs, LD 32601

County offices open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Building permits

About this service

Who it’s for

4 steps, start to finish.

Step 1: Check if you need a permit

Step 2: Apply and upload plans

Step 3: Plan review

Step 4: Book inspections