Project topic
Separate simple replacement from structural or envelope alterations.
In-kind replacement, changed openings, egress, energy, glazing, and landmark review.
Browse all project topics ↗Atlanta includes door and window replacement in residential permit scope, while lawful repair work under $10,000 can qualify for the City repair exemption.
Austin routes size-for-size window and exterior-door replacement through the Residential Express or minor-repair permit path; creating or enlarging openings uses broader residential review.
Boston uses a Short-Form permit for replacing an existing window without structural change and a Long-Form permit for a new opening, enlarged opening or other structural work.
Mecklenburg requires residential permits for alteration and reconstruction; changed openings, structural work and regulated systems require review, while exact same-opening scope should be confirmed.
Chicago exempts qualifying in-kind non-fire-rated window or door replacement in small residential buildings, while other replacement can use Express and new openings require plan review.
Denver classifies windows, doors, skylights and emergency escape wells as Residential Express exterior-remodel work.
Fort Worth requires a building permit for replacement or addition of exterior windows and doors.
Houston residential plan guidance requires window and door information when openings are part of an addition or remodel; changed openings or structural work require building review.
Jacksonville requires permits for regulated building alteration and repair; changed exterior openings, structural framing and code-regulated window or door work require review.
LADBS allows an Express permit for replacement windows and doors of the same size and type; new or changed openings require plan check.
Miami requires a building permit for exterior window and door replacement, with product approvals, wind-pressure documentation, plans and buck and final inspections.
New York City permit requirements depend on whether window or door work is ordinary repair or changes the opening, structure, egress or protected landmark features.
Phoenix requires a permit when exterior windows or doors change size or location; minor same-opening glass, door or hardware work can be exempt.
Portland does not require a building permit for replacement in an existing opening when the opening is not widened or reduced; new or resized openings require a permit.
Limited in-kind repair may be exempt in Seattle, but work that changes the building envelope, opening, structure, egress, light, ventilation or fire resistance requires a construction permit.
Columbus requires its residential Roofing, Siding, Window and Door permit for replacement work; a new or structurally changed opening uses the alteration path.
Dallas generally exempts like-for-like window or door replacement when the wall opening is unchanged; a new or enlarged opening requires a permit, and designated properties need preservation review.
DC offers an instant-permit path for limited in-kind replacement of up to 15 windows; changed openings, doors, structure or historic and design review require a broader path.
Las Vegas requires permits and plans to cut a new window or door opening or widen an existing opening; same-opening replacement should be checked against the current no-plan permit list.
Louisville requires a building permit for regulated alteration and repair; changed openings, structure or egress require review, while exact same-opening replacement should be confirmed with Construction Review.
Nashville allows same-opening glass or window replacement and door replacement without changing the opening to proceed without a building permit; new, relocated or resized openings require one.
Minneapolis requires a building permit to install or replace exterior windows and doors, subject to limited listed exceptions such as storm units, glazing-only work and minor maintenance.
Oklahoma City requires permits for code-regulated alteration and repair; changed openings and structural window or door work use the residential remodel path.
A one- or two-family dwelling usually does not need a building permit for non-fire-rated window or door replacement in the same opening without structural change, unless the property is historic.
Raleigh lists siding, windows and doors under the Residential Building Alteration/Repair permit; plans are generally not required for the listed standard path.
Sacramento classifies a residential window changeout as a minor permit that does not require plan review; changed structure can require full review.
San Antonio routes window, door and wall repair through the minor-repair permit path, while changed structure or broader remodeling can require plan review.
San Diego lists qualifying door and window replacement as a residential No-Plan Building Permit scope; changed or complex openings require plans.
San Francisco routes door and window work through building-permit and inspection processes; changed openings and visible or character-sensitive exterior work require plans and Planning review as applicable.
Tucson exempts same-size, same-location window or door replacement when no structural framing changes; changed openings and historic or preservation properties require review.