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Electrical Panel Permit Wizard
Answer 4 questions. Get plain-language guidance on your permit requirements, whether you can self-permit, fee range, and where to apply — tailored to your state.
Question 1 of 4
Which state is your property in?
Question 2 of 4
What type of property is this?
Question 3 of 4
What panel work are you planning?
Question 4 of 4
How long have you owned this property?
Your Permit Guidance
How the Wizard Works
This tool uses a decision tree built from state-by-state owner-builder rules, property type restrictions, and ownership duration requirements. It's designed to give you a directional answer — not legal advice.
The most important variables are: your state's owner-builder statute, your local city or county overrides, and your property type and occupancy. The wizard gives you the state-level picture; your local building department is the final authority on city or county-specific rules.
Always verify locally. City rules often override state rules — especially in large metros like Austin, Houston, Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York City. Use this wizard to understand the general framework, then call your building department to confirm.