Building Permit and Site Fees

If you’ve hired a general contractor, getting the permits, estimates, and lining up the subcontractors will be part of the bid. But, if you’re doing your own paperwork and lining up everything for the factory site crew when the home arrives, you’ll have to get the building permits yourself. Typically, you’ll go down to your city’s building department and get a Building Permit Application packet to fill out and submit, along with a set of plans from the home manufacturer. You’ll also have to pay a nonrefundable deposit or application fee. Within a week or two (hopefully) you’ll get the paperwork back with a list of fees. In most cases, these fees will have to be paid before you’re issued a Certificate of Occupancy and can move in.