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Unpermitted work: what it means and what to do

Unpermitted work is construction that needed a permit and did not get one, or that never passed its final inspection. It matters in three ways: the city can enforce against it, it can complicate a sale or refinancing, and an insurer or buyer may treat it as a risk because nobody inspected it.

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On this page
  1. How to find out if work was permitted
  2. What cities can do about it
  3. Getting it permitted after the fact
  4. Disclosure when you sell
  5. Sources

How to find out if work was permitted

Search the city’s permit records for the address and compare the permits and final inspections with what is on the property. See the permit lookup guide for each city’s search.

What cities can do about it

CityConsequenceApplies toAs the city states it
New York City, NYHigher permit feeOne- or two-family dwelling1Six times the permit fee1
New York City, NYHigher permit feeBuildings other than one- or two-family dwellings121 times the permit fee1
New York City, NYCivil penaltyMajor violations1$1,000-$10,000 per violation, plus up to $250 per month uncorrected1
New York City, NYCivil penaltyImmediately hazardous violations1$2,500-$25,000 per violation, plus up to $1,000 per day uncorrected1
New York City, NYCivil penaltyLesser violations1Up to $500 per violation1
New York City, NYStop-work orderWork executed in violation of the code, zoning resolution or DOB-enforced laws, or in a dangerous or unsafe manner1All work must stop immediately1
Los Angeles, CAInvestigation feeWork commenced without a permit or application for inspection that violates LAMC Ch. IX Arts. 1-82Double the permit/inspection fee, minimum $4002
Los Angeles, CARemoval orderPermitted work suspended 12 months or more (unfinished buildings)3New permit within 90 days of notice, or removal/demolition within 180 days3
Los Angeles, CACriminal penaltyKnowingly procuring a building/grading permit without the owner's consent4Misdemeanor: fine up to $1,000 and/or up to 6 months in County Jail (unless the Code provides otherwise)5
Chicago, ILStop-work orderUnpermitted work6$1,000+6
Chicago, ILHigher permit fee–Permit fee tripled (in most cases) after a stop work order6
Chicago, ILCivil penalty–Administrative enforcement case or lawsuit to recover penalties6
Chicago, ILRemoval order–Correct violations or remove work at owner's expense6
Chicago, ILPermit revoked–Existing permits may be suspended or revoked when work exceeds permit scope7
Houston, TXInvestigation feeWork commenced prior to issuance of permit8$333.428
Phoenix, AZInvestigation feeWork commenced without a required permit9$250 or the permit fee, whichever is greater, up to $2,500 per day10
Phoenix, AZHigher permit feeWork commenced without a required permit92 times the Table A permit fee (except residential demolition permits)10
Phoenix, AZCivil penaltyAny person who causes, permits, aids or abets a violation of the code9$500 to $2,500 civil sanction9
Phoenix, AZStop-work orderCited work11Work must stop immediately; continuing after a stop work order brings fines and fees9
Phoenix, AZLien or recorded noticeRecorded notice of violation runs with the land9Notice of violation may be recorded with the County recorder9
San Antonio, TXHigher permit feeWork commenced before obtaining permits12Double permitting fees13
San Antonio, TXCriminal penaltyAny violation of Chapter 10 or ordinances enforced by the Building Official12Fine not to exceed $500 per violation; each day a separate offense12
San Antonio, TXStop-work orderWork contrary to Chapter 10 or unsafe12Cited work must immediately cease12
San Antonio, TXPermit revokedPermit issued in error or on incorrect information, or in violation12Suspension or revocation12
San Antonio, TXCivil penaltyMoving into a new residence without a certificate of occupancy13Residential Construction moving in without a Certificate of Occupancy $345.0013
San Diego, CACriminal penaltyViolations of the Land Development Code (including Building Regulations)14Fine up to $1,000 and/or up to six months in County Jail15
San Diego, CACivil penaltyAny violation of the Municipal Code or applicable state codes16Daily rate up to $10,000 per violation; max $500,000 per parcel or structure per calendar year (CPI-adjusted, plus 5% admin fee)16
San Diego, CADaily fineAdministrative citations, each violation observed on a property17Any amount up to $10,000 per day17
San Diego, CAStop-work orderWork contrary to the Land Development Code14Stop Work Order (no fine amount)14
San Diego, CARemoval orderPermit void after suspension/abandonment with no extension18New permit within 90 days or removal/demolition within 180 days of written notice18
Dallas, TXCriminal penaltyAny person who violates Chapter 52 or the construction codes19Fine not to exceed $2,000 per offense; each day a separate offense19
Dallas, TXCivil penaltyPerson violating Chapter 52 or the codes (civil action under Tex. Loc. Gov't Code ch. 54)19Civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 per day19
Dallas, TXInvestigation feeWork commenced without a required permit19Investigation fee equal to the permit fee plus $100 per hour per trade review (1-hour minimum)19
Dallas, TXStop-work orderWork done contrary to the codes19Written stop work order19
Jacksonville, FLCivil penaltyStarting work without first applying for a permit20$250 fine20
Jacksonville, FLHigher permit feeElectrical permits (late)21Double fee21
Jacksonville, FLHigher permit feeRight-of-way construction started before permit21Right-of-way permit fees doubled21
Jacksonville, FLRemoval orderNot requesting a required inspection, or covering up a failed inspection (unlawful)22May be required to remove portions of construction so the inspector can see the required elements23
Jacksonville, FLPermit revokedFailure to obtain required inspections (property lockdown)24Property lockdown preventing future permits24
Fort Worth, TXInvestigation feeWork commenced without a required permit25Equal to the permit fee25

More on fines and fees: building without a permit.

Getting it permitted after the fact

CityPath to legalize
New York City, NYPenalty must be paid before a permit is issued for the work1
Los Angeles, CAObtain the permit after a special investigation; investigation fee is in addition to regular fees and does not exempt from compliance or other penalties2
Chicago, ILObtain the required permit(s) after the stop work order; Express Permit Program can legalize some work (e.g., fences)110
Phoenix, AZApply for a permit within 30 calendar days of the Notice of Violation111
San Antonio, TXPay the double fee and still comply fully with the code12
Dallas, TXSpecial investigation, then permit may be issued; investigation fee charged whether or not a permit is issued19
Fort Worth, TXInvestigation, then permit25
San Jose, CAObtain a permit as if new (visible work) or schedule a code enforcement inspection at 408-535-7770 (concealed work)26
Indianapolis, INA stop-work order for unpermitted work ends once the required permit is obtained31
San Francisco, CAApply for a permit for the unpermitted work (NOV states which permits); fees can be appealed to the Board of Appeals112
Seattle, WASpecial investigation inspection before a permit is issued for work already started; special investigation fee may be assessed37
Denver, COAfter-the-fact permit reviewed as new construction under current code; late and investigation fees apply40
El Paso, TXObtain the permit at the multiplied fee; does not bar prosecution45
Las Vegas, NVBuilding Investigation (#115) pre-inspection for unpermitted work, then permit; year-round amnesty program for homeowners who self-disclose113
Baltimore, MDObtain a permit for the work even if completed, pay the permit fee and penalty surcharge114
Albuquerque, NMStop work order, then notification letter with 30-45 days to comply72
Tucson, AZAfter-the-fact permit: full construction drawings and completed inspections still required; stop work until permitted74
Mesa, AZDirector may reduce the fee to 25% of the Building Permit Fee for a cooperative homeowner who resolves the violation within 30 days77
Kansas City, MOSpecial investigation before the after-the-fact permit is issued78
Colorado Springs, COObtain the permit after a special investigation; investigation fee is in addition to the permit fee84
Long Beach, CAInvestigation, then permit issued for the work; investigation fee collected whether or not permit is issued92
Oakland, CARegister on the online portal and apply for the permit, noting 'Stop Work Order Issued'115
Minneapolis, MNPartial or total removal of work may be required to show code compliance97
Tampa, FLAfter-the-fact permit by a licensed contractor with an After the Fact Affidavit117
Arlington, TXContinuing duty to obtain the required permit for work already performed103
Aurora, CORedo the work with a permit (after-the-fact permit)105
Philadelphia, PAEZ standards cannot be used to legalize unpermitted deck work118
Austin, TXThird-party verification letter from a registered design professional for existing improvements (expired permits / code violations)108

Disclosure when you sell

Many states require sellers to disclose known unpermitted work. Details by state are in selling a house with unpermitted work.

Sources

  1. 2022 NYC Construction Codes, General Administrative Provisions (Admin. Code Title 28), Chapter 2 EnforcementCity of New York, Department of BuildingsChecked November 7, 2026
  2. LAMC Ch. IX, Art. 8, Div. 4 (incl. SEC. 98.0402 Code Enforcement Costs Incurred)City of Los Angeles (Los Angeles Municipal Code, hosted by American Legal Publishing)Checked November 7, 2026
  3. SEC. 91.106. PERMITS. (LAMC Ch. IX, Art. 1, Div. 1)City of Los Angeles (Los Angeles Municipal Code, hosted by American Legal Publishing)Checked November 7, 2026
  4. SEC. 91.101. TITLE, PURPOSE, AND SCOPE. (LAMC Ch. IX, Art. 1, Div. 1)City of Los Angeles (Los Angeles Municipal Code, hosted by American Legal Publishing)Effective December 31, 2025Checked November 7, 2026
  5. LAMC Ch. I Art. 1, Sec. 11.00 Provisions Applicable to CodeCity of Los Angeles (Los Angeles Municipal Code, hosted by American Legal Publishing)Checked November 6, 2026
  6. What happens if I start work without a required building permit?City of Chicago, Department of BuildingsChecked November 7, 2026
  7. What happens if I do more work than my building permit allows?City of Chicago, Department of BuildingsChecked November 7, 2026
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  10. PDD Fee Schedule, Phoenix City Code Chapter 9, Appendix A.2City of Phoenix, Planning & Development DepartmentEffective January 20, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  11. Non-Permitted Construction Enforcement Procedures (TRT/DOC/00203)City of Phoenix, Planning & Development DepartmentRevised February 2023Checked November 7, 2026
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  23. Residential InspectionCity of Jacksonville (consolidated City of Jacksonville/Duval County), Public Works Department, Building Inspection DivisionRevised January 2011Checked November 6, 2026
  24. Residential (Single Family) Property Owner Obtained Permits: ShedsCity of Jacksonville (consolidated City of Jacksonville/Duval County), Public Works Department, Building Inspection DivisionChecked November 7, 2026
  25. Fort Worth Administrative Building Code, Ordinance No. 25387-03-2022City of Fort Worth, Development Services DepartmentAdopted March 8, 2022Checked November 7, 2026
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  33. Indianapolis-Marion County Consolidated Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (August 2026)City of Indianapolis, Department of Metropolitan DevelopmentEffective August 19, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  34. Fee Schedule Table 1A-K: Penalties, Hearings, Code Enforcement Assessments (July 2026)City and County of San Francisco, Department of Building InspectionEffective July 12, 2026Checked November 6, 2026
  35. Fix your building and housing code violationCity and County of San Francisco, Department of Building InspectionChecked November 7, 2026
  36. Construction Without a Permit - Construction and InspectionsCity of Seattle, Seattle Department of Construction & InspectionsChecked November 7, 2026
  37. 2021 Seattle Residential Code, Chapter 1 AdministrationCity of Seattle, Seattle Department of Construction & InspectionsChecked November 7, 2026
  38. 2026 Fee Subtitle and related documents (SMC Chapter 22.900)City of Seattle, Seattle Department of Construction & InspectionsEffective January 1, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  39. Plumbing and Gas Piping Program fees (through 2026)Public Health – Seattle & King County (King County)Effective January 1, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
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  65. Section 115. Stop-Work Order (Building Code)City of Baltimore Law Library (Department of Legislative Reference)Checked November 7, 2026
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  73. Planning and Permitting Fee Schedule (Adopted Year 1 Fee Schedule, FY27)City of Tucson, Planning & Development Services Department (PDSD)Effective July 1, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  74. Residential Permits City of TucsonCity of Tucson, Planning & Development Services Department (PDSD)Checked November 7, 2026
  75. City of Fresno Master Fee Schedule - Planning & Development Fees (effective 07/01/2026)City of Fresno, Planning and Development DepartmentEffective July 1, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
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  78. Committee Substitute for Ordinance No. 220612 (final Legistar version text)City of Kansas City, Missouri, Office of the City Clerk (Legistar legislative record)Adopted October 27, 2022Checked November 7, 2026
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  99. Ordinance amending Title 49, Tulsa Revised Ordinances (council item 24-608, as submitted)City of Tulsa, Tulsa City CouncilPublished May 16, 2024Checked November 7, 2026
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  107. Violation and order typesCity of Philadelphia, Department of Licenses and InspectionsChecked November 7, 2026
  108. Residential Pool and/or Uncovered Deck Permit ApplicationCity of Austin, Austin Development ServicesRevised April 5, 2023Checked November 7, 2026
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  110. Express Permit Program: Fence or Trash EnclosureCity of Chicago, Department of BuildingsChecked November 7, 2026
  111. Non-Permitted ConstructionCity of Phoenix, Planning & Development DepartmentChecked November 7, 2026
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  139. Fla. Stat. § 553.79 (2026 Florida Statutes)State of Florida, The Florida Senate (Florida Statutes)Published 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  140. Fla. Stat. § 475.278 (2026 Florida Statutes)State of Florida, The Florida Senate (Florida Statutes)Published 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  141. Georgia Real Estate Commission newsletter, May 2021Georgia Real Estate CommissionPublished May 2021Checked November 7, 2026
  142. License LawGeorgia Real Estate CommissionChecked November 7, 2026
  143. HRS 508D-1State of Hawaii, Hawaii Revised Statutes (Legislature)Checked November 7, 2026
  144. HRS 508D-5State of Hawaii, Hawaii Revised Statutes (Legislature)Checked November 7, 2026
  145. Idaho Real Estate Commission: EnforcementState of Idaho, Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, Idaho Real Estate CommissionLast updated March 19, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  146. Idaho Code § 55-2508State of Idaho, Idaho LegislatureChecked November 8, 2026
  147. LSA Document 25-627, Update to Seller’s Residential Real Estate Sales Disclosure FormState of Indiana, Professional Licensing AgencyChecked November 7, 2026
  148. Real Estate CommissionState of Indiana, Professional Licensing AgencyChecked November 7, 2026
  149. Iowa Code chapter 558A, Real Estate DisclosuresIowa General Assembly, Iowa Code 2026Published 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  150. 481 IAC chapter 2014, Seller Property Condition DisclosureIowa Administrative Code, Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing Department[481]Published September 30, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  151. K.S.A. 58-30,106Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes, Kansas Statutes AnnotatedEffective July 1, 2015Checked November 7, 2026
  152. K.S.A. 58-30,113Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes, Kansas Statutes AnnotatedEffective July 1, 2006Checked November 7, 2026
  153. K.S.A. 66-1228Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes, Kansas Statutes AnnotatedEffective July 1, 2007Checked November 7, 2026
  154. KRS 324.360Kentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research Commission, Kentucky Revised StatutesEffective July 14, 2000Checked November 7, 2026
  155. KREC Form 402, Seller's Disclosure of Property ConditionCommonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Real Estate CommissionRevised December 2022Checked November 7, 2026
  156. 201 KAR 11:121Kentucky Legislative Research Commission, Kentucky Administrative RegulationsEffective May 2, 2023Checked November 7, 2026
  157. Residential Property Disclosure Document (01/2026)State of Louisiana, Louisiana Real Estate CommissionRevised January 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  158. R.S. 9:3198Louisiana State Legislature, Louisiana Revised StatutesRevised 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  159. Title 33, §173: Required disclosuresMaine Legislature, Office of the Revisor of StatutesLast updated October 5, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  160. Md. Code, Real Property § 10-702Maryland General Assembly, Annotated Code of MarylandChecked November 7, 2026
  161. Maryland Residential Property Disclosure and Disclaimer StatementMaryland Department of Labor, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, Maryland Real Estate CommissionRevised August 3, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  162. Seller Disclosure Act, Act 92 of 1993Michigan Legislature, Michigan Compiled LawsLast updated February 11, 2025Checked November 8, 2026
  163. Minn. Stat. § 513.55 General disclosure requirementsMinnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes, Minnesota StatutesPublished 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  164. Minn. Stat. § 513.53 ApplicabilityMinnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes, Minnesota StatutesPublished 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  165. Minn. Stat. § 513.54 ExceptionsMinnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes, Minnesota StatutesPublished 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  166. Minn. Stat. § 513.57 Liability for error, inaccuracy, or omissionMinnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes, Minnesota StatutesPublished 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  167. Minn. Stat. § 513.58 Amendment to disclosureMinnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes, Minnesota StatutesPublished 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  168. Minn. Stat. § 513.60 WaiverMinnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes, Minnesota StatutesPublished 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  169. HB 1271 (As Sent to Governor), 2024 Regular SessionMississippi LegislatureEffective April 23, 2024Checked November 7, 2026
  170. RSMo Section 339.730Missouri General Assembly, Revisor of StatutesEffective January 1, 1999Checked November 7, 2026
  171. Mont. Code Ann. § 70-20-502Montana Legislature, Legislative Services Division, Montana Code AnnotatedPublished 2025Checked November 7, 2026
  172. Mont. Code Ann. § 70-20-503Montana Legislature, Legislative Services Division, Montana Code AnnotatedPublished 2025Checked November 7, 2026
  173. Mont. Code Ann. § 70-20-504Montana Legislature, Legislative Services Division, Montana Code AnnotatedPublished 2025Checked November 7, 2026
  174. Seller Property Condition Disclosure Statement (License Manual, statute 76-2,120)Nebraska Real Estate CommissionRevised August 2015Checked November 7, 2026
  175. Seller Property Condition Disclosure Statement, Title 302 Ch. 1Nebraska Real Estate CommissionPublished October 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  176. Seller's Real Property Disclosure Form 547State of Nevada, Department of Business and Industry, Real Estate DivisionRevised June 1, 2023Checked November 7, 2026
  177. RSA Chapter 477: Conveyances and Mortgages of RealtyNew Hampshire General Court, RSAChecked November 8, 2026
  178. Bulletin No. 24-11, Changes to the Real Estate Broker and Salesperson Act by P.L. 2024, c.32NJ Department of Banking and InsurancePublished August 1, 2024Checked November 7, 2026
  179. Seller's Property Condition Disclosure StatementNJ Office of the Attorney GeneralChecked November 7, 2026
  180. N.J.A.C. 5:23-2, Administration and Enforcement; ProcessNJ Department of Community Affairs (Administrative Code copy)Last updated August 17, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  181. Chapter 47, Article 13 NMSA 1978, Real Estate Disclosure ActNew Mexico Compilation Commission, NMOneSource (NMSA 1978 Unannotated)Last updated November 4, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  182. 16.61.19 NMAC Licensee Duties; Brokerage RelationshipsNew Mexico Administrative Code (State Records Center and Archives)Revised January 3, 2021Checked November 7, 2026
  183. 14.5.3 NMAC InspectionsNew Mexico Administrative Code (State Records Center and Archives)Effective March 10, 2022Checked November 7, 2026
  184. NY Real Property Law § 462 (Laws of New York, NY Senate Open Legislation PDF)New York State Legislature (NY Senate Open Legislation)Checked November 7, 2026
  185. NY Real Property Law § 465 (Laws of New York, NY Senate Open Legislation PDF)New York State Legislature (NY Senate Open Legislation)Checked November 7, 2026
  186. Residential Property and Owners' Association Disclosure Statement (REC 4.22)North Carolina Real Estate CommissionRevised July 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  187. N.D.C.C. Chapter 47-10 Transfer of Real PropertyNorth Dakota Legislative BranchChecked November 7, 2026
  188. Seller's Property Condition Disclosure, SFN 62358 (07/2025)North Dakota Real Estate CommissionRevised July 2025Checked November 7, 2026
  189. Residential Property Disclosure Form (Eff. 6/2022)State of Ohio, Department of Commerce, Division of Real Estate & Professional LicensingEffective June 2022Checked November 7, 2026
  190. 60 O.S. § 833Oklahoma Legislature, Oklahoma StatutesEffective November 1, 2003Checked November 7, 2026
  191. Appendix A. Residential Property Condition Disclosure Statement (01-01-2026)Oklahoma Real Estate CommissionRevised January 1, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  192. Chapter 105 — Property Rights (ORS)Oregon State Legislature, Oregon Revised StatutesChecked November 8, 2026
  193. 68 Pa.C.S. § 7303. Disclosure of material defects.Pennsylvania General Assembly (palegis.us), Consolidated StatutesChecked November 7, 2026
  194. 49 Pa. Code § 35.335a. Seller property disclosure statement.Pennsylvania Code & Bulletin (Legislative Reference Bureau), official full-text Pennsylvania CodeEffective December 10, 2016Checked November 7, 2026
  195. South Carolina Code of Laws, Title 27, Chapter 50: Residential Property Condition DisclosureSouth Carolina General Assembly, Legislative Services AgencyChecked November 7, 2026
  196. SDCL 43-4-38South Dakota Legislature, Legislative Research CouncilChecked November 7, 2026
  197. SDCL 43-4-44South Dakota Legislature, Legislative Research CouncilChecked November 7, 2026
  198. SDCL 43-4-42South Dakota Legislature, Legislative Research CouncilChecked November 7, 2026
  199. SDCL 43-4-37South Dakota Legislature, Legislative Research CouncilChecked November 7, 2026
  200. SDCL 43-4-43South Dakota Legislature, Legislative Research CouncilChecked November 7, 2026
  201. 113th General Assembly Public Acts, export of the search tableTennessee Secretary of State, Division of PublicationsPublished 2024Checked November 7, 2026
  202. Property Code Chapter 5. ConveyancesTexas Legislative Council, Texas Constitution and Statutes (official file server tcss.legis.texas.gov)Effective September 1, 2023Checked November 7, 2026
  203. Utah Admin. Code R162-2f, Real Estate Licensing and Practices RulesState of Utah, Utah Administrative Code, Department of Commerce, Real Estate Commission/Division of Real EstateEffective August 16, 2023Checked November 7, 2026
  204. 9 V.S.A. chapter 77: Smoke and carbon monoxide detectionVermont General Assembly, Vermont Statutes OnlineChecked November 8, 2026
  205. 30 V.S.A. § 51. Residential building energy standards; stretch codeVermont General Assembly, Vermont Statutes OnlineChecked November 8, 2026
  206. § 55.1-703. Required disclosures for buyer to beware; buyer to exercise necessary due diligenceCommonwealth of Virginia, Division of Legislative Automated Systems (Virginia Law, Code of Virginia)Checked November 7, 2026
  207. § 54.1-1101. Exemptions; failure to obtain certificate of occupancy; penaltiesCommonwealth of Virginia, Division of Legislative Automated Systems (Virginia Law, Code of Virginia)Checked November 7, 2026
  208. RCW 64.06.020Washington State Legislature, Revised Code of WashingtonChecked November 7, 2026
  209. Wyoming Statutes Title 34 Property, Conveyances and Security TransactionsWyoming Legislature, Legislative Service OfficeChecked November 7, 2026