Permit problem on O‘ahu? Get clear next steps.
If you are dealing with a DPP notice, HNL Build message, unpermitted work issue, inspection problem, correction comment, sale or refinance concern, shoreline rule, historic review, zoning issue, or permit delay, upload the document or describe the issue. A local architectural professional can review what is happening and recommend the next step.
A notice, screenshot, permit record, photo, message, or brief description is enough to start.
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Upload the document or tell us what permit problem is happening.
What kind of O‘ahu permit help is this?
This page is for homeowners who have a permit problem but are not sure which category it belongs in.
The issue may involve DPP, HNL Build, a Notice of Violation, unpermitted work, an after-the-fact permit, correction comments, inspection issues, shoreline rules, historic review, zoning, a delayed permit, or a problem that came up during a sale or refinance.
It may involve a house, remodel, addition, deck, bathroom, enclosed lanai, garage conversion, old work by a previous owner, or a project that is stuck before it can move forward.
You do not need to name the exact problem before asking for help. Upload the document or provide the details so the issue can be reviewed.
Permit problems can show up in many different ways.
Homeowners often know something is wrong before they know what to call it.
- DPP sent a notice, letter, or correction.
- HNL Build shows a message or delay.
- An inspection did not pass.
- A permit application was returned or rejected.
- A buyer, lender, appraiser, escrow officer, or realtor raised a concern.
- Work may have been done without clear permits.
- A coastal, zoning, historic, or large home rule came up.
- You have a screenshot, notice, photo, email, or message but are not sure what it means.
The right next step depends on the type of permit problem.
Permit problems can look similar on the surface, but the next step may be very different depending on what the issue involves.
A DPP correction comment is different from a Notice of Violation. An inspection issue is different from an HNL Build delay. A shoreline or historic review issue may need a different response than an unpermitted work concern.
A document-first review helps identify what the issue appears to involve and what the next step may be.
Permit Record
This page may be for you if...
- You received a DPP notice or letter.
- HNL Build shows a message you do not understand.
- Your permit is delayed, returned, or stuck.
- You have correction comments or plan review issues.
- You have a possible unpermitted work problem.
- You received a Notice of Violation or code violation issue.
- Your home inspection did not pass.
- You are not sure what kind of permit problem you have.
Upload the document or describe the issue.
You do not need to prepare a perfect file. Upload the notice, screenshot, permit record, photo, message, email, or provide a brief description that explains what happened.
- DPP notice or letter
- HNL Build screenshot
- Permit number or record
- Correction comments
- Inspection note
- Photos of the issue or work area
- Realtor, escrow, lender, or contractor message
- Plans or drawings if available
- Brief written description of what happened
Upload your O‘ahu permit issue for review.
Upload a notice, screenshot, permit record, photo, message, email, or document — or briefly describe what happened. A local architectural professional will review what you provide and recommend the next step.
No Obligation
Upload the document or tell us what permit problem is happening.
The first step is identifying what kind of permit problem it appears to be.
When a permit issue is confusing, the first useful step is to understand the category and what the document, message, or record appears to be asking for.
The review can help identify whether the issue appears to involve a notice, correction, unpermitted work, inspection problem, HNL Build delay, real estate concern, or specialty permit rule.
DPP notices, HNL Build screenshots, permit records, inspection notes, photos, plans, and messages may all help clarify the issue.
Depending on what is found, the next step may involve permit research, documentation, drawings, a clearer response, or another recommended direction. No DPP outcome can be guaranteed.
O‘ahu permit help questions
Common O‘ahu permit problems
- Unpermitted WorkUnpermitted Work HelpRead more →
- Code ViolationsNotice of Violation / Code Violation HelpRead more →
- Correction NoticesDPP Correction Notice HelpRead more →
- HNL BuildHNL Build Prescreen or Permit Delay HelpRead more →
- InspectionsInspection Issue HelpRead more →
- Shoreline / SMAShoreline Setback / SMA Permit HelpRead more →
Not sure what kind of permit problem you have? Upload the document or describe the issue.
You do not need to figure it out first. Upload the notice, screenshot, permit record, photo, message, or provide a brief description and get a plain-language review from a local architectural professional.