Permitting is the part of a project people most want a simple answer to, and it is the part that most resists one. Whether a play structure or treehouse needs a permit depends on your jurisdiction, and often on the specifics of your property.
Why there is no universal answer
Height, placement, setbacks from property lines, whether a structure is considered accessory, HOA rules, and utility easements can all matter — and they differ from town to town. A structure that is exempt in one place may need review a few miles away.
What we will and will not tell you
Where we have verified local information, we will share it and label it as such. Where we do not, we say so — with language like "verification pending" or "manual review required" — rather than inventing a requirement, a fee, or a timeline. Anything the Dream Builder shows about permits is preliminary planning guidance, not legal advice.
How it gets confirmed
During a feasibility review, we confirm requirements against your actual address and property. That is when preliminary guidance becomes a concrete plan for who handles each approval and how it affects timing.