Service

Plan Review - Permitting

What is a Building Permit?

A written approval gives you permission to construct, alter, repair, or change the occupancy of a building or multi-family structure

General Guidelines

Prepare application with proper documents, submit permit request to the portal, pay invoice, post permit at construction site once approved

How long does it take to get approval

It depends on how thorough your submittal. Our goal is a response within 3 weeks

What are the requirements?

WHO will be developing, WHEN the project will take place, WHERE project is, and HOW the project will be completed.

How much will a permit cost?

New construction is based on construction type, occupancy type, and square footage. Renovations are based on project cost.

Permits are required for Commercial Projects related to any new construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, relocation to another site. Determine the appropriate permitting requirements for your construction project.

• Permits Requiring Plan Review

• Permits Not Requiring Plan Review

• Permits for Special Events - In buildings, under tents or canopies, etc.

• Fire Work Displays

IMPORTANT NOTE: The F&LS office issues permits, where required by the Alaska Administrative Code. Additional permits may be required from other agencies, including but not limited to specific State Agencies such as Licensing or DEC, Matanuska Susitna Borough planning department, cities of Wasilla, Palmer, Houston, or other agencies. The property owner is responsible for determining what additional permits may be needed and completing those application processes.