In a win for Palisades fire victims, L.A. overhauls plan for permit relief

The city's top budget official changed course Friday, recommending that the council waive building permit fees for all types ...
KITV

To expedite building permit process on Oahu, lawmaker proposes updates to exemption list

HONOLULU (KITV4) -- While mulling over ways to cut down the backlog of building permit applications at Oahu's Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP), one lawmaker pointed out there may be some ...

Cleveland’s permit pipeline clogged during COVID, and plunging it remains a work in progress

Cleveland's data shows approval times climbed amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and officials are still trying to push the trend ...
Mission Local

S.F moves to combine building inspection, planning and permitting into one department

Of state's 10 largest cities, only San Francisco and L.A. have separate building and planning departments. Mayor Lurie wants ...

Do You Need A Permit To Replace Your Roof? Here's What You Should Know

Before you get started on that roof replacement be sure to check into local laws surrounding permitting for these kinds of upgrades and repairs.
The Vancouver Sun

B.C. plans to digitize building permit process in effort to speed up construction

The B.C. government is digitizing the building permitting process, moving away from paper-based applications in an effort to speed up housing production. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon announced Tuesday ...