Hawaii
Site Plans & Permit Drawings in Hawaii
Permit-ready site plans and drawings for properties in all 5 counties of Hawaii, drafted from your address to your local permit office’s rules. No site visit.
- 5 counties served
- No site visit
- Local rules checked
- Licensed PE partner
Quick answer
Do You Need a Site Plan for a Permit in Hawaii?
Yes, most building permits in Hawaii need a site plan: a scaled drawing of the lot, existing buildings and the new work, with distances to the property lines. Hawaii has no separate city governments, so each county issues building permits for its whole island or islands. We check that office’s requirements before quoting.
- Permits issued by
- The county
- Building code
- Local adoption of the International Codes; editions vary by city and county
- Counties
- 5 in Hawaii, all served
- Largest
- Honolulu County (989K), Hawaii County (208K), Maui County (164K), Kauai County (74K), Kalawao County (81)
- Site visit
- None. We draft from parcel records, aerial imagery and your documents
Counties we serve
All 5 Hawaii Counties
We prepare drawings for properties in every county in Hawaii, and check the rules of the city or county that issues your permit.
H
- Hawaii County
- Honolulu County
K
- Kalawao County
- Kauai County
M
- Maui County
No match. We serve every county in Hawaii; check the spelling, or send us your address
Counties and population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 county population estimates.
Local conditions
What to Know About Permits in Hawaii
What changes the drawings in Hawaii. Exact numbers like setbacks and frost depth are set locally; we look them up for your address.
- Who reviews your permitHawaii has no separate city governments, so each county issues building permits for its whole island or islands.
- Flood zonesCheck your parcel on FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center. In a mapped flood zone, permit offices in Hawaii usually want the zone shown on the site plan, and some work needs an elevation certificate. FEMA flood map
- Coastal wind and storm zonesCoastal parts of Hawaii are in higher design wind-speed zones. Reviewers may ask for wind notes, tie-downs for sheds and carports, or flood elevation details near the shore.
- Earthquake designParts of Hawaii fall in higher seismic design categories, so foundations, retaining walls and additions can draw extra structural review.
Services
Drawings We Prepare in Hawaii
Every service, for any property in the state. Ordered together, the sheets are drawn to match.
- Site PlansLot lines, setbacks and new work
- Floor PlansExisting and proposed layouts
- Elevation DrawingsHeights, roof pitch, materials
- 3D RenderingsRealistic views for HOAs and buyers
- Subdivision PlansLot split layouts
- Engineer-Stamped PlansSealed where our PE partner is licensed
- Full Permit SetsEvery sheet, drawn to agree
- Permit CorrectionsRevisions after reviewer comments
Deck & PorchUsually, for attached decks or decks more than 30 inches above the ground.
FenceOften, especially for fences over 6 feet, front-yard fences or corner lots.
Pool & SpaYes, almost everywhere, for in-ground pools and most above-ground pools and spas.
Shed & OutbuildingOften for sheds over about 120 to 200 square feet, or with power.
ADUYes. An ADU is a dwelling, so it needs a full building permit.
Home AdditionYes, any addition that adds floor area needs a building permit.
Hawaii FAQ
Permits in Hawaii
Short answers to what people ask before ordering. Ask anything else in your quote request.
Get Price QuoteDo you serve every county in Hawaii?
Yes. We prepare drawings for properties in all 5 counties of Hawaii, from Honolulu County to Kalawao County.
Who issues building permits in Hawaii?
Hawaii has no separate city governments, so each county issues building permits for its whole island or islands.
Does Hawaii have a statewide building code?
Not one single code for every address. Cities and counties in Hawaii adopt editions of the International Codes, so the rules depend on where the property is.
Do you need to visit my property in Hawaii?
No. We work from your address, county parcel records, aerial imagery and any survey, plans or photos you send.
Can you provide engineer-stamped plans in Hawaii?
Our licensed Professional Engineer partner seals eligible plans in the states where they’re licensed. We confirm coverage for your project before you pay.