Building permit needed for reconstruction, repairs or rebuilding

Philipsburg – The general public is reminded that building or making changes to a building without an approved building permit, is in violation of article 7 of the Building Ordinance. A building stop is in effect for all construction activities without a valid permit.

Building stop is in effect for all construction activities without a valid permit

Home or property owners who are planning to reconstruct, repair or rebuild are requested to report to the Ministry of VORMI’s Inspection/Permits Department in the New Government Building on the Pond Island and fill out a building permit request form on Monday through Friday, 8:30AM to 4PM.

Photo caption: Men doing repairs on a roof damaged by Hurricane Irma. Photo by TODAY photo journalist Milton Pieters.

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UPDATE: Existing buildings with a permit can rebuild based on the issued building permit