Bring Unpermitted Work Into Compliance With the Right Plans

Drafting for Legalization of Unpermitted Work in Honolulu

Bring Unpermitted Work Into Compliance With the Right Plans

If your home has been modified without a permit, you're not alone. Many Honolulu homeowners have additions, renovations, or converted spaces that weren’t properly permitted. Before you can sell, refinance, or continue building, you may need to legalize that work—and that starts with drafting the right plans. Home Planning Hawaii helps homeowners by providing the accurate, detailed drawings required by the City & County of Honolulu's Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) for retroactive permits.

What Is Drafting for Legalization?

This service creates technical drawings that show exactly what was built, even if the work happened years ago. These drawings are then used to apply for retroactive building permits to bring your home into compliance

A Legalization Drawing Set May Include:

  • As-built floor plans and elevations
  • Notes explaining construction methods and materials
  • Site plan showing lot size, setbacks, and access
  • Structural, electrical, or plumbing details if needed
Why It Matters

Required for Retroactive Permits

The city won’t approve unpermitted work without seeing what’s already been built—and how.

Helps Avoid Fines or Stop-Work Orders

Getting the correct drawings is the first step to fixing permit problems the legal way.

Clears the Path for Selling or Refinancing

Lenders and buyers often require a home to be fully permitted and up to code.

How It Works

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Tell Us About the Unpermitted Work

Use the Instant Online Estimator or contact form to share what was done and when.

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Get Connected With a Drafting Expert

Home Planning Hawaii connects you with someone who’s experienced in drafting for legalization in Honolulu.

Site Visit and Drafting

A professional will measure the space and create drawings that reflect exactly what exists.

Submit to the DPP

Use your completed plans to apply for a retroactive permit with the city.

Who This Service Helps

  • Homeowners who’ve inherited or bought a home with unpermitted work
  • Families who converted garages, added rooms, or enclosed lanais
  • Anyone working with the DPP to bring a structure into compliance

What’s Included

  • On-site visit and measurements of existing conditions
  • Full drawing set tailored to DPP legalization requirements
  • CAD files and print-ready versions
  • Guidance on how to submit to the DPP

Make It Right With Clear, Compliant Plans

Unpermitted work doesn’t have to be a dead end. With the right drawings and support, you can bring your project into compliance and move forward. Home Planning Hawaii helps Honolulu homeowners take the first step toward legalizing past construction. Use the Instant Online Estimator, fill out the contact form, or call today to start drafting plans to legalize unpermitted work in Honolulu. Legalize. Comply. Move forward.

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Drafting for Legalization of Unpermitted Work in Honolulu

Bring Unpermitted Work Into Compliance With the Right Plans

If your home has been modified without a permit, you're not alone. Many Honolulu homeowners have additions, renovations, or converted spaces that weren’t properly permitted. Before you can sell, refinance, or continue building, you may need to legalize that work—and that starts with drafting the right plans. Home Planning Hawaii helps homeowners by providing the accurate, detailed drawings required by the City & County of Honolulu's Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) for retroactive permits.

What Is Drafting for Legalization?

This service creates technical drawings that show exactly what was built, even if the work happened years ago. These drawings are then used to apply for retroactive building permits to bring your home into compliance

A Legalization Drawing Set May Include:

  • As-built floor plans and elevations
  • Notes explaining construction methods and materials
  • Site plan showing lot size, setbacks, and access
  • Structural, electrical, or plumbing details if needed

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The Chat That Gets You

Built with intention — no clutter, no chaos. Just a clean, distraction-free AI that helps you think, write, and solve.

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Say More with Less Effort

From daily questions to deep ideas, our AI keeps up with your pace and tone — casual, professional, or just weird.

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Built with intention — no clutter, no chaos. Just a clean, distraction-free AI that helps you think, write, and solve.

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Why It Matters

Required for Retroactive Permits

The city won’t approve unpermitted work without seeing what’s already been built—and how.

Helps Avoid Fines or Stop-Work Orders

Getting the correct drawings is the first step to fixing permit problems the legal way.

Clears the Path for Selling or Refinancing

Lenders and buyers often require a home to be fully permitted and up to code.

How It Works

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Tell Us About the Unpermitted Work

Use the Instant Online Estimator or contact form to share what was done and when.

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Get Connected With a Drafting Expert

Home Planning Hawaii connects you with someone who’s experienced in drafting for legalization in Honolulu.

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Site Visit and Drafting

A professional will measure the space and create drawings that reflect exactly what exists.

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Submit to the DPP

Use your completed plans to apply for a retroactive permit with the city.

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Who This Service Helps

  • Homeowners who’ve inherited or bought a home with unpermitted work
  • Families who converted garages, added rooms, or enclosed lanais
  • Anyone working with the DPP to bring a structure into compliance

What’s Included

  • On-site visit and measurements of existing conditions
  • Full drawing set tailored to DPP legalization requirements
  • CAD files and print-ready versions
  • Guidance on how to submit to the DPP

Make It Right With Clear, Compliant Plans

Unpermitted work doesn’t have to be a dead end. With the right drawings and support, you can bring your project into compliance and move forward. Home Planning Hawaii helps Honolulu homeowners take the first step toward legalizing past construction. Use the Instant Online Estimator, fill out the contact form, or call today to start drafting plans to legalize unpermitted work in Honolulu. Legalize. Comply. Move forward.

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