Each remains backed by project-specific official evidence.
Coverage status
Every published market shows exactly what has—and has not—been reviewed.
This register separates detailed rule-cited guides, official city-navigation hubs and unpublished project combinations while keeping parcel-level limits visible.
Rule cited means the city/project guide links to project-specific official evidence for the stated proposition. 390 authority-framework markets carry all 20 project scopes inside their city hubs, including permit-stack, applicant, timing, inspection and official-system handoffs, but create no standalone yes-or-no guide until a project-specific city source is cited. Officially routed combinations: 7954. Unreviewed combinations: 150. Standalone `noindex` guide pages in this matrix: 0. The Permit Navigator can match an address to Census place and county geography; that is stronger than a mailing city, but it is not a survey, parcel record or guarantee that no special district applies.
Read the verification methodOperational depth
A cited decision is not automatically application ready.
HomeRulebook now audits seven handoff fields for every cited guide: application, applicant, fee method, documents, inspections, closeout and parcel authority. Unknown details stay visibly unknown.
At least five of seven application fields have confirmed evidence or an official route.
Requires all seven fields confirmed, including parcel jurisdiction.
One official lookup starting point for every current market; none is a parcel determination.
Nationwide expansion map
One honest atlas for all 50 states + DC.
45 states contain a mapped city starting point today; detailed local decisions remain limited to evidence-backed guides. Every other state stays visible as a research queue entry—not a thin landing page and not a local permit claim.
Showing 51 of 51 state-level entries
Alabama
6 mapped jurisdictions · 0 cited local decisions
Alaska
1 mapped jurisdiction · 0 cited local decisions
Arizona
19 mapped jurisdictions · 10 cited local decisions
Arkansas
2 mapped jurisdictions · 0 cited local decisions
California
67 mapped jurisdictions · 10 cited local decisions
Colorado
16 mapped jurisdictions · 2 cited local decisions
Connecticut
2 mapped jurisdictions · 0 cited local decisions
Delaware
No local decision page is published. This entry records the expansion queue without presenting unsupported local answers.
District of Columbia
1 mapped jurisdiction · 0 cited local decisions
Florida
42 mapped jurisdictions · 13 cited local decisions
Georgia
18 mapped jurisdictions · 0 cited local decisions
Hawaii
1 mapped jurisdiction · 0 cited local decisions
Idaho
7 mapped jurisdictions · 0 cited local decisions
Illinois
7 mapped jurisdictions · 0 cited local decisions
Indiana
4 mapped jurisdictions · 0 cited local decisions
Iowa
3 mapped jurisdictions · 0 cited local decisions
Kansas
4 mapped jurisdictions · 0 cited local decisions
Kentucky
2 mapped jurisdictions · 0 cited local decisions
Louisiana
4 mapped jurisdictions · 0 cited local decisions
Maine
No local decision page is published. This entry records the expansion queue without presenting unsupported local answers.
Maryland
1 mapped jurisdiction · 0 cited local decisions
Massachusetts
3 mapped jurisdictions · 0 cited local decisions
Michigan
4 mapped jurisdictions · 0 cited local decisions
Minnesota
3 mapped jurisdictions · 0 cited local decisions
Mississippi
No local decision page is published. This entry records the expansion queue without presenting unsupported local answers.
Missouri
5 mapped jurisdictions · 0 cited local decisions
Montana
1 mapped jurisdiction · 0 cited local decisions
Nebraska
2 mapped jurisdictions · 0 cited local decisions
Nevada
5 mapped jurisdictions · 2 cited local decisions
New Hampshire
1 mapped jurisdiction · 0 cited local decisions
New Jersey
6 mapped jurisdictions · 0 cited local decisions
New Mexico
3 mapped jurisdictions · 0 cited local decisions
New York
3 mapped jurisdictions · 0 cited local decisions
North Carolina
23 mapped jurisdictions · 7 cited local decisions
North Dakota
1 mapped jurisdiction · 0 cited local decisions
Ohio
6 mapped jurisdictions · 5 cited local decisions
Oklahoma
5 mapped jurisdictions · 5 cited local decisions
Oregon
5 mapped jurisdictions · 0 cited local decisions
Pennsylvania
3 mapped jurisdictions · 5 cited local decisions
Rhode Island
1 mapped jurisdiction · 0 cited local decisions
South Carolina
12 mapped jurisdictions · 0 cited local decisions
South Dakota
1 mapped jurisdiction · 0 cited local decisions
Tennessee
12 mapped jurisdictions · 2 cited local decisions
Texas
67 mapped jurisdictions · 30 cited local decisions
Utah
10 mapped jurisdictions · 0 cited local decisions
Vermont
No local decision page is published. This entry records the expansion queue without presenting unsupported local answers.
Virginia
8 mapped jurisdictions · 0 cited local decisions
Washington
11 mapped jurisdictions · 5 cited local decisions
West Virginia
No local decision page is published. This entry records the expansion queue without presenting unsupported local answers.
Wisconsin
2 mapped jurisdictions · 0 cited local decisions
Wyoming
No local decision page is published. This entry records the expansion queue without presenting unsupported local answers.
Publication gate
A new state page is earned by evidence.
- 01Authority map
State, county, city and special-district responsibilities are separated.
- 02Multiple local sources
More than a department homepage supports distinct homeowner decisions.
- 03Address route
A resident can move from property geography to the correct issuing authority.
- 04Useful local action
The page can answer what to prepare, who applies and what must still be confirmed.
Direct evidence register
96 project rules now have city-specific official citations.
EV charger in Houston, TX
Houston publishes a dedicated electrical permit path for EV charging outlets and lists an inspection as required.
HVAC replacement in Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix treats an air-conditioner replacement as permit-exempt only when the replacement does not increase size or capacity and does not change location.
Electrical panel in Dallas, TX
Dallas publishes an electrical permit checklist that covers service information and limits who may perform residential electrical work.
Heat pump in Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County provides an online trade-permit route for equipment change-outs and groups overlapping mechanical, electrical and plumbing scopes.
Roof replacement in Denver, CO
Denver requires a roof permit when repairs exceed 10% of the roof area or two roof squares, whichever threshold is smaller.
Solar panels in Austin, TX
Austin lists a permit as required for residential solar connected to Austin Energy's distribution system and service area.
Water heater in San Antonio, TX
San Antonio allows a licensed contractor to replace a water heater immediately under the Limited Service Repair process and file the formal permit shortly afterward.
Window replacement in Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville's official fee schedule contains a dedicated permit category for window and door replacement, while historic exterior work adds a separate preservation review.
Solar panels in Nashville, TN
Metro Nashville explicitly lists installing solar panels among the residential projects that require a building permit.
Electrical panel in Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas lists electric meter tags, panel changes and service changes among the commercial-and-residential permits available without plan submittal.
Electrical panel in Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County requires an electrical permit when permanent residential wiring, devices or equipment are altered, replaced or repaired, which puts a panel upgrade on the permit path.
Water heater in Denver, CO
Denver places replacement water heaters in its trade-permit system, with the quick-permit route depending on building type, fuel and whether the work remains an eligible replacement.
HVAC replacement in Austin, TX
Austin provides a Residential Change-Out permit for eligible HVAC replacements in occupied one- and two-family dwellings and assigns the filing to a licensed mechanical contractor.
HVAC replacement in San Antonio, TX
San Antonio lets a licensed contractor replace an air conditioner immediately through the Limited Service Repair process and submit the formal permit within three business days.
Roof replacement in Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville treats residential reroofing as permitted work and requires the roofing scope to be handled under the proper owner-builder or licensed-contractor path.
HVAC replacement in Nashville, TN
Metro Nashville lists both new and replacement air-conditioning units as requiring a gas/mechanical permit for one- and two-family dwellings.
Water heater in Las Vegas, NV
The City of Las Vegas requires a permit before a water heater is installed, moved, removed or replaced and requires a final inspection after the work is complete.
HVAC replacement in Houston, TX
Houston requires a mechanical permit for replacement or modification of HVAC equipment, including condensing units, evaporators and furnaces.
Heat pump in Houston, TX
A Houston heat-pump installation follows the mechanical permit path, with separate electrical scope when circuits, disconnects or service equipment change.
Electrical panel in Houston, TX
Houston requires a Circuit Panel Permit for circuit-breaker panel work and routes the filing through a registered electrical contractor or registered master electrician.
Water heater in Houston, TX
Houston requires a plumbing permit for water-heater replacement or installation and lists inspection as required.
Roof replacement in Houston, TX
Houston publishes a building-permit path for re-roofing and overlay work; small repairs and structural scope must be classified separately.
Solar panels in Houston, TX
Houston says residential solar requires, at minimum, structural and electrical permits under the same project number.
Home battery in Houston, TX
For qualifying small residential backup systems, Houston says state law limits city regulation of the system itself, while city inspection still applies to electrical and fuel-gas service connections.
Window replacement in Houston, TX
Houston window work is scope-dependent: structural changes and regulated building-element repairs use a building or repair permit path, while an unchanged insert must be confirmed against the city's repair exceptions.
Standby generator in Houston, TX
Houston's current guidance separates regulation of a qualifying residential backup system from city inspection of its electrical and fuel-gas service connections.
Heat pump in Phoenix, AZ
A Phoenix heat-pump project is permit-exempt only if it fits the city's narrow unchanged-equipment replacement conditions; a new system or changed capacity, location or connections requires review.
Electrical panel in Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix requires permits for electrical updates, service reconnects and service or panel upgrades.
EV charger in Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix provides an over-the-counter permit path for qualifying residential EV charging equipment and routes larger service upgrades to formal plan review.
Water heater in Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix distinguishes owner-installed electric water heaters, which require a permit, from certain licensed-contractor replacement work listed as exempt.
Roof replacement in Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix generally exempts like-for-like re-roofing that stays within the published layer and structural limits; structural or material changes require a permit.
Solar panels in Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix requires Planning & Development approval for solar and a separate Fire Department permit; qualifying residential rooftop systems can use SolarAPP+.
Home battery in Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix requires separate development and fire approval for residential energy storage and publishes capacity thresholds for over-the-counter versus plan review.
Window replacement in Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix does not require a permit for a replacement in the same opening and conditions, but enlarging or changing the opening requires a permit and inspection.
Standby generator in Phoenix, AZ
A permanently connected Phoenix standby generator is a multi-trade project: the electrical transfer and service work and any gas-line modification require permits, while placement must be checked separately.
HVAC replacement in Dallas, TX
Dallas uses a mechanical permit for regulated HVAC installation, alteration and repair and requires licensed contractor information and inspections.
Heat pump in Dallas, TX
A Dallas heat-pump installation follows the mechanical permit path and adds electrical permitting when circuits, disconnects, panel or service work changes.
EV charger in Dallas, TX
Dallas requires an electrical permit for new residential wiring; a hardwired charger or new EV circuit therefore follows the electrical permit and inspection path.
Water heater in Dallas, TX
Dallas says a plumbing permit is required for water-heater work and publishes a homestead owner path alongside the licensed-plumber process.
Roof replacement in Dallas, TX
Dallas distinguishes minor roof repair from a full or large reroof; structural damage requires a building permit and broader review.
Solar panels in Dallas, TX
Dallas processes residential solar through an electrical permit path and publishes a current bulletin for systems covered by Texas streamlined-review laws.
Home battery in Dallas, TX
Dallas handles permanent residential battery storage as regulated electrical work and includes qualifying energy-storage systems in its current state-law process bulletin.
Window replacement in Dallas, TX
Dallas generally treats ordinary window replacement as minor repair, but changing the opening or structure requires a building permit and protected properties need separate review.
Standby generator in Dallas, TX
Dallas requires a permit package for a permanent standby generator, including electrical design, site placement and fuel information; gas work adds plumbing scope.
Electrical panel in San Antonio, TX
San Antonio places residential panelboard and service work on the electrical permit path and requires a licensed, city-registered trade contractor for contracted electrical work.
Electrical panel in Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville requires a permit before regulated electrical-system replacement or alteration, which places a residential panel replacement on the electrical permit and inspection path.
Window replacement in Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth states that replacement or addition of exterior doors and windows requires a building permit. Confirm whether the opening, header, egress or historic status changes.
Roof replacement in Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth distinguishes shingle-only work from decking, sheathing, rafter or ridge-board replacement, which requires a building permit. Classify covering-only work separately from structural roof repair.
HVAC replacement in Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth lists changing, moving or repairing central HVAC equipment, ductwork or exhaust fans on the mechanical-permit path. A like-for-like label does not resolve added electrical, gas, duct or location work.
Water heater in Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth lists changing, installing, moving or repairing plumbing, including water heaters, on the plumbing-permit path. Fuel conversion, relocation, venting or electrical changes add scope.
Kitchen remodel in Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth exempts cosmetic remodel work but requires permits when walls, floors or regulated building and trade systems change. Separate cabinets and finishes from wall, plumbing, electrical and ventilation work.
Kitchen remodel in San Diego, CA
San Diego publishes a building-permit route and a residential additions and alterations bulletin for regulated remodel work. Cosmetic work must be separated from walls, structure and connected trades.
Water heater in San Diego, CA
San Diego publishes a simple mechanical, electrical and plumbing permit path that includes qualifying water-heater work. Confirm fuel, location, capacity, venting and connected trade changes.
HVAC replacement in San Diego, CA
San Diego publishes a simple mechanical, electrical and plumbing permit path for qualifying residential HVAC work. Separate replacement from relocation, duct, capacity and connected trade changes.
Electrical panel in San Diego, CA
San Diego's DSD permit system includes electrical permits for panel, service and related residential electrical work. Separate panel-only work from service, meter and utility coordination.
Plumbing repipe in San Diego, CA
San Diego routes replacement or rearrangement of regulated residential plumbing through its plumbing permit process. Separate an interior repipe from exterior service, structural and finish-repair work.
Roof replacement in Tampa, FL
Tampa publishes residential permit and inspection routes for regulated roofing work under the Florida Building Code. Separate limited repair from reroof, decking and structural changes.
HVAC replacement in Tampa, FL
Tampa publishes residential mechanical inspection stages for permitted HVAC work. Confirm replacement versus relocation, ducts, capacity and connected electrical or gas work.
Water heater in Tampa, FL
Tampa's residential permit and inspection system includes regulated water-heater and connected plumbing work. Confirm fuel, capacity, location, venting and connected electrical changes.
Standby generator in Tampa, FL
Tampa publishes a residential generator plan-review route for permanently connected equipment. Confirm electrical transfer, fuel, placement, flood and utility requirements.
Pool or spa in Tampa, FL
Tampa's residential permitting and inspection system covers pools, electrical bonding, equipment and barrier scope. Confirm parcel setbacks, flood conditions, equipment and barrier details.
HVAC replacement in Raleigh, NC
Raleigh's residential guidance publishes a permit path for HVAC and mechanical projects. Separate a replacement from relocation, capacity, duct, gas and electrical changes.
Water heater in Raleigh, NC
Raleigh includes water-heater and plumbing work in its residential permit guidance and project data sheets. Confirm fuel, location, venting and connected electrical scope.
Deck in Raleigh, NC
Raleigh's residential submission guide publishes a permit route for deck projects. Confirm height, attachment, setbacks, flood conditions and the required plan set.
Pool or spa in Raleigh, NC
Raleigh's residential submission guide publishes a permit route for pool and connected barrier work. Confirm location, equipment, bonding, drainage and barrier details.
ADU in Raleigh, NC
Raleigh publishes residential permitting resources for accessory dwelling and addition scope, with zoning and utility prerequisites. Resolve city or ETJ jurisdiction, property eligibility, utilities and complete plans first.
Roof replacement in Orlando, FL
Orlando publishes residential permitting requirements for roofing and related structural work. Separate repair, reroof, decking and structural changes and record Florida product approvals.
Window replacement in Orlando, FL
Orlando's residential requirements route regulated window and door replacement through permit and product-approval review. Confirm opening changes, egress, wind design and historic conditions.
HVAC replacement in Orlando, FL
Orlando includes mechanical permits and inspections in its residential permitting system. Identify equipment, location, ducts, fuel and electrical changes.
Water heater in Orlando, FL
Orlando includes water-heater replacement and connected plumbing work in its residential permit and inspection routes. Confirm fuel, capacity, location, venting and electrical changes.
Solar panels in Orlando, FL
Orlando routes residential solar through building and electrical review with separate utility interconnection. Confirm array, attachments, one-line diagram, service capacity and utility requirements.
Roof replacement in Oklahoma City, OK
Oklahoma City publishes building-permit and inspection routes for regulated roof and structural work. Separate limited covering repair from deck, framing and storm-damage reconstruction.
Electrical panel in Oklahoma City, OK
Oklahoma City places panel, service and related wiring on its electrical trade-permit path. Identify panel rating, service, meter, grounding, load and utility work.
HVAC replacement in Oklahoma City, OK
Oklahoma City routes HVAC equipment and duct changes through its mechanical trade-permit system. Confirm replacement versus relocation and every gas or electrical connection.
Water heater in Oklahoma City, OK
Oklahoma City includes water-heater and connected plumbing work in its trade-permit system. Confirm equipment, fuel, venting, drain, location and connected electrical work.
Standby generator in Oklahoma City, OK
Oklahoma City routes permanent generators through its building and trade permit system. Confirm electrical transfer equipment, fuel, placement and utility coordination.
Electrical panel in Columbus, OH
Columbus routes panel and service work through its electrical permit and inspection process. Separate panel-only, service, meter, load and utility-release scope.
HVAC replacement in Columbus, OH
Columbus includes residential HVAC work in its mechanical permit process. Confirm equipment, capacity, location, ducts and connected trade changes.
Water heater in Columbus, OH
Columbus routes regulated water-heater and plumbing changes through its permit system. Document fuel, location, venting, drain and electrical work.
Deck in Columbus, OH
Columbus publishes a residential deck plan and building-permit route. Confirm site, attachment, footing, guard, stair and zoning details.
Shed in Columbus, OH
Columbus publishes a narrow building-permit exemption for qualifying one-story accessory structures at or below 120 square feet. Zoning, location, utilities and larger structures still require separate confirmation.
Kitchen remodel in Seattle, WA
Seattle publishes a dedicated house-addition and remodel permit path and distinguishes work that does not need a permit. Separate finishes from structure, layout, occupancy and connected trades.
Bathroom remodel in Seattle, WA
Seattle publishes a narrow construction-permit exemption for qualifying minor repairs and alterations costing no more than the stated threshold in any six-month period. Plumbing, electrical, structure and other regulated work can still require permits.
Shed in Seattle, WA
Seattle publishes a construction-permit exemption for qualifying small one-story accessory structures under 120 square feet. Location, utilities, environmentally critical areas and use still require confirmation.
Fence in Seattle, WA
Seattle publishes a construction-permit exemption for qualifying fences under eight feet, with a lower limit for masonry construction. Property lines, sight distance, retaining function and protected-site rules remain separate.
Roof replacement in Seattle, WA
Seattle publishes a permit exemption for qualifying roof-covering replacement when no structural or building-envelope work is included. Decking, structure, insulation, sheathing and protected-site conditions can move the work outside the exemption.
Kitchen remodel in Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia publishes building and repair permit routes for regulated residential alterations. Separate finish work from structural, plumbing, electrical and mechanical changes.
Shed in Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia publishes a building-permit exemption for a qualifying one-story detached structure at or below 200 square feet. Zoning, location, utilities and larger structures remain separate.
Fence in Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia publishes a building-permit exemption for a qualifying fence at or below six feet. Zoning, historic, retaining and pool-barrier rules remain separate.
Pool or spa in Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia publishes a narrow building-permit exemption for qualifying shallow prefabricated pools or spas below the stated depth and volume limits. Electrical, plumbing, barrier, zoning and larger-pool requirements remain separate.
Window replacement in Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia distinguishes ordinary repair from regulated opening, façade and historic work in its construction-permit system. Confirm same-opening scope, structure, egress and Philadelphia Historical Commission review.
ADU in San Jose, CA
San José publishes building-permit requirements for additions, conversions and accessory dwelling projects. Confirm property eligibility, unit type, planning conditions, fire separation and utilities.
Roof replacement in San Jose, CA
San José publishes a building-permit and fee route for regulated reroof work. Separate covering work from decking, framing, solar and structural changes.
HVAC replacement in San Jose, CA
San José publishes an over-the-counter building and trade permit route for qualifying HVAC and heat-pump work. Confirm equipment, capacity, location, ducts, electrical and fuel changes.
Electrical panel in San Jose, CA
San José routes panel and service changes through electrical permitting and SJPermits. Separate panel-only work from service, meter and utility coordination.
Window replacement in San Jose, CA
San José publishes a permit and fee route for regulated window and door replacement. Confirm same-opening scope, structural change, egress, energy and planning conditions.