Do you need a permit to finish your basement or not? Did you know that a building permit is applied for and granted by the building department of the city or town that you live in. In essence, building permits guarantee that the construction work at your home is done in both a correct and safe manner. In most states, including Connecticut and Massachusetts, it’s actually illegal to complete most home improvement jobs without filing for and obtaining a building permit first. However, there are a few homes improvement projects that do not require a building permit. Read More …