City of Junction

A building permit is required before constructing, reconstructing, renovating, or adding to any building or other structure within city limits. A floodplain development permit is required for development covered by the flood damage prevention ordinance. A plumbing permit is required before beginning plumbing installation or alteration work.

• Exempt Repair only to an existing building or structure
• Exempt Additions to existing construction that do not increase floor space by 25 square feet or more
• Exempt Proposed new construction of any building requires a permit regardless of square footage

Note: Repair exemptions apply narrowly; additions and new construction generally require permits. Confirm edge cases with City Hall before proceeding.

Building code

International Building Code, 2003 edition, together with the rehabilitation code. Uniform Plumbing Code, 2003 edition. Separate Junction articles for residential code and electricity also apply. Flood damage prevention ordinance in Chapter 3, Article 3.09.

Owner-builder

For plumbing permits, a homeowner may receive a permit to install or alter plumbing in a single-family residence if the homeowner performs the work and the building is owned and occupied by the owner as a home.

Contractor requirements

The plumbing ordinance states only persons legally authorized to do plumbing may be issued plumbing permits.

Source: City of Junction, Mayor's Office ↗

1. 01
   Confirm the property is inside Junction city limits.
2. 02
   Determine whether the work triggers the city building-permit ordinance (construction, reconstruction, renovation, or addition to a building or structure).
3. 03
   Prepare the written application to the mayor on city forms, including legal description, street address, plans and specifications, estimated cost, building material, and location and distance to nearest property lines of each outside wall.
4. 04
   Pay the building permit fee of $50.00 at filing.
5. 05
   Wait for city investigation and decision by the mayor.
6. 06
   If the site is in a special flood hazard area, also submit a floodplain development permit application to the floodplain administrator.
7. 07
   Keep the work consistent with submitted plans; city may inspect and revoke or suspend permit if work materially deviates from approved application.
8. 08
   If permit is denied, suspended, or revoked, applicant may appeal to city council.

Source: City of Junction, Mayor's Office ↗

Building permit fee is paid at the time of filing. Fee is refunded if the building permit application is denied. Plumbing permit fees are set by the plumbing inspector.

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

Inspection hours

Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Typical sequence: Submit written application and fee. City investigates for ordinance compliance. Permit is issued if proposal complies. City may inspect during construction for conformity with application and plans. Floodplain permit review includes verification that other required governmental permits have been obtained.