Questions regarding permits that have been issued

The building permit for my new home was being reviewed by agencies when the 2023 fire occurred. What do I do if I want to make changes to my plans now?

The permit application should be withdrawn and a new building permit application should be submitted. Contact the Recovery Permit Center at (808) 270-5724 to confirm if the new building permit application qualifies under the Disaster Recovery permitting process.

The building permit for my new home was being reviewed by agencies when the 2023 fire occurred. Is my building permit going to continue to be reviewed and will it be reviewed under the new emergency permitting process?

The building permit application submitted prior to the 2023 fires should continue to be reviewed. Contact the Recovery Permit Center at (808) 270-5724 to confirm if the existing permit application qualifies under the new emergency permitting process.

I was in the process of constructing my home when the 2023 fires totally destroyed what was built. Can I rebuild using the approved plans?

If the building permit is still valid, and the rebuild will be done per the approved plans, a property owner may be able to start construction using the approved plans after fire debris removal has been completed for the parcel. Contact the Recovery Permit Center at (808) 270-5724 to verify if your permit is still valid and resubmittal of plans is not required.