City of Jay

For construction, alterations, moves, additions, roofing, fencing, driveways, demolition, signs, and related work.

Note: The reviewed city pages did not publish a clean exemption list.

Building code

Title 9 building regulations adopts codes, but the exact model code text was not fully captured in the reviewed snippet.

Permit validity

Permits issued under this part are valid for one year from issuance, and if the job has begun the permit extends for an additional six months.

Owner-builder

If work is done to the owner's own existing single-family or duplex structure on their own property, the contractor insurance requirement does not apply unless a contractor or subcontractor is used.

Contractor requirements

Prior to permit issuance, the contractor must provide general liability insurance in the required amount plus workers' compensation insurance or an exemption verification document.

1. 01
   Complete the Building Permit Information Form.
2. 02
   Email the completed form to jaycity4b@yahoo.com.
3. 03
   Complete permit purchase or payment through the city site.
4. 04
   Finish the permit workflow before the permit is considered complete.

Source: Code Compliance and Building Inspections / Community Development Department ↗

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

Typical sequence: Jay uses a building permit information form and a permit / inspections / certificate of occupancy workflow.

Source: Code Compliance and Building Inspections / Community Development Department ↗