Rhode Island
Site Plans & Permit Drawings in Rhode Island
Permit-ready site plans and drawings for properties in all 5 counties of Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island?
Yes, most building permits in Rhode Island need a site plan: a scaled drawing of the lot, existing buildings and the new work, with distances to the property lines. Rhode Island has no county government. Its cities and towns issue building permits. We check that office’s requirements before quoting.
- Permits issued by
- Cities and towns (no county government)
- Building code
- Rhode Island State Building Code, statewide
- Counties
- 5 in Rhode Island, all served
- Largest
- Providence County (661K), Kent County (171K), Washington County (130K), Newport County (84K), Bristol County (50K)
- Site visit
- None. We draft from parcel records, aerial imagery and your documents
Counties we serve
All 5 Rhode Island Counties
We prepare drawings for properties in every county in Rhode Island, and check the rules of the city or county that issues your permit.
B
- Bristol County
K
- Kent County
N
- Newport County
P
- Providence County
W
- Washington County
No match. We serve every county in Rhode Island; 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 Rhode Island
What changes the drawings in Rhode Island. Exact numbers like setbacks and frost depth are set locally; we look them up for your address.
- Who reviews your permitRhode Island has no county government. Its cities and towns issue building permits.
- Flood zonesCheck your parcel on FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center. In a mapped flood zone, permit offices in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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.
Services
Drawings We Prepare in Rhode Island
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.
Nearby states
Rhode Island FAQ
Permits in Rhode Island
Short answers to what people ask before ordering. Ask anything else in your quote request.
Get Price QuoteDo you serve every county in Rhode Island?
Yes. We prepare drawings for properties in all 5 counties of Rhode Island, from Providence County to Bristol County.
Who issues building permits in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island has no county government. Its cities and towns issue building permits.
Does Rhode Island have a statewide building code?
Yes: the Rhode Island State Building Code. Cities and counties enforce it and may add local rules.
Do you need to visit my property in Rhode Island?
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 Rhode Island?
Our licensed Professional Engineer partner seals eligible plans in the states where they’re licensed. We confirm coverage for your project before you pay.