Permit necessary to build over of your own property in Puerto Rico?

Member since 13 January 2023

elbacosmeMember13 January 2023 20:54:56

My sister鈥檚 husband was told that if they build on top of my mother鈥檚 house they don鈥檛 need a permit if they build the stairs leading up to it indoors. In others words, cover the stairs so they aren鈥檛 visible. I鈥檓 completely against this. But, I live in Texas so I told her she needs to find more info before doing this. Will someone from the city fine my mother for building without permits? Any info would be appreciated

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PRDave New member

Member since 26 November 2022

PRDaveNew member09 February 2023 19:34:50

I鈥檇 be more worried about CRIM. Just get the permits and approved engineering plans. If you don鈥檛, it could be hard to sell down the road since the bank may not write a loan for the new buyer, especially if the construction affects the hurricane worthiness. And not having an engineered solution could cause a lot of issues. Adding a second floor adds A LOT of weight that wasn鈥檛 accounted for in the original walls or foundation.