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Permit records to save after a home project
What homeowners should keep after permitted work is complete.
Short answer
Permit records help with resale, insurance questions, future renovations, and contractor accountability. Homeowners should save applications, approvals, inspection signoffs, plans, invoices, photos, and completion documents.
Checklist
- Save digital and paper copies.
- Keep contractor license and insurance documents.
- Save inspection results and correction notices.
- Store records with home documents.
Home Project Permit Planner
Use the project closeout records checklist.
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