Q: We want to upgrade the heating system in our house. Do we have to take out a building permit with the city? We don't want our property taxes to go up.
A: Taking out a building permit might not cause a property tax increase in your situation, and it is very likely to avoid a major headache if your living situation should change. It's our policy to pull a permit on every job we do, for the homeowner's protection. In our view, it's a mark of a good contractor. A building permit is your assurance that the job is done correctly. A permit is also a valuable document when it comes time to sell your home. Permits assure the buyer that work was done up to the city's standards. A simple call to city hall is all it takes for a potential buyer to find out if a permit is on file for any recent improvements. If a buyer helps the city find an improvement completed without a permit, inspectors can force the dismantling of the improvement and assess hefty fines as well.
The best news of all is that a furnace or AC replacement probably won't increase the assessed valuation of your home. That means no unexpected jump in your property taxes.
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