Sheds may seem like simple home additions you could even DIY, but things can get complicated if yours requires a permit and ...

You could get in trouble if you don't pull a permit. We spoke to a real estate expert to find out what happens if you don't get a permit before you start a home renovation.

As a savvy homeowner, you probably know that many outdoor home additions and improvements require official approval. But are you aware you might also need a building permit for remodeling indoors?

For eager teenagers in California, getting a learner’s permit is the first step to eventually earning a driver’s license. What about people over age 18? Do older California residents have to go ...

Conditional use permits allow deviation from zoning laws, enhancing property utility. Getting a CUP involves an application, fee, and possibly a public hearing. CUPs can increase property value and ...

The city's top budget official changed course Friday, recommending that the council waive building permit fees for all types of buildings destroyed in the Palisades fire.