How Long Are Permits Taking?

If you're wondering how long it takes to get a permit in your city, you're not alone. Our clients ask us this question daily. To give you an idea, we've compiled a list of how long it should be taking in many of the top markets in the United States. Keep in mind that durations change and the process involves initial submittal preparation, first review duration, multiple rounds of review, additional departments required, fee payments, and city or client delays. It’s important to have a team that doesn't miss steps and information to avoid unnecessary delays. This is critical to meet project schedules.

McCormick Compliance Consulting, A Milrose Company?navigates the permit process to make it as efficient as possible.

CITY, DURATION IN WEEKS:

Los Angeles?13

San Francisco CA (Intake) 20

San Francisco CA (OTC) 3

Chicago - Self Cert 3

Chicago - Standard Plan 12

Seattle?16

LA County 20

Houston 16

Phoenix 12

Philadelphia 14

San Antonio 12

San Diego 20

Dallas 14

Austin 12

San Jose 18

Fort Worth 12

Jacksonville 14

Columbus 10

Charlotte 12

Indianapolis 14

Denver 10

Washington DC 10

Boston 18

El Paso 12

Nashville 16

Oklahoma City 12

Las Vegas 15

Detroit 14

Portland 20

Memphis 12

Louisville 16

Milwaukee 10

Albuquerque 10

Fresno 16

Sacramento 16

Atlanta 3

Kansas City 18

Omaha 16

Miami 24

Minneapolis 14

Bakersfield 18

Aurora 11

Honolulu 28

Saint Paul 3

Plano 12

Lincoln 12

Orlando 9

Toledo 15

Irvine 22

Durham 10

Nashville-Davidson 13

Baltimore 14

Louisville/Jefferson County 13

Tucson 13

Long Beach CA 16

Mesa 14

Virginia Beach 15

Colorado Springs 15

Raleigh 15

Oakland 14

Tulsa 14

Cleveland 16

New York 3

Arlington 12

New Orleans 16

Tampa 18

Anaheim 16

Santa Ana 18

St. Louis 14

Riverside 18

Corpus Christi 14

Lexington-Fayette 14

Pittsburgh 16

Anchorage 12

Stockton 16

Cincinnati 14

St. Paul 16

Greensboro 16

Newark 18

Henderson 12

Fort Wayne 18

Jersey City 18

Buffalo 16

Chula Vista 16

St. Petersburg 16

Chandler 16

Laredo 16

Reno 16

Norfolk 14

Irving 11

Lubbock 12

Winston-Salem 14

Fremont 20

Glendale 16

Garland 12

Chesapeake 16

Gilbert 16

Baton Rouge 18

Scottsdale 16

North Las Vegas 12

Spokane 12

Boise City 12

Richmond 15

San Bernardino 18

Santa Clarita 18

Birmingham 16

Fontana 20

Fayetteville 10

Des Moines 14

Modesto 18

Tacoma 16

Oxnard 18

Montgomery 16

Moreno Valley 18

Yonkers 11

Akron 16

Salt Lake City 10

Huntington Beach 14

Little Rock 14

Augusta-Richmond County 14

Amarillo 12

Mobile 14

Grand Rapids 16

Shreveport 9

Tallahassee 14

Miami 26

Huntsville 16

Knoxville 10

Grand Prairie 12

Worcester 20

Brownsville 6

McKinney 12

Vancouver 12

Fort Lauderdale 18

Newport News 10

Providence 16

Souix Falls 13

Frisco 10

Rancho Cucamonga 12

Chattanooga 16

Garden Grove 20

Oceanside 16

Beverly Hills 14

West Hollywood 16

Port St. Lucie 16

Elk Grove 14

Tempe 15

Ontario 18

Cape Coral 18

Sioux Falls 14

Santa Monica 20