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Can we add a small kitchen to our basement so one of our children can use our downstairs as an apartment?

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  3. Can we add a small kitchen to our basement so one of our children can use our downstairs as an apartment?
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Yes, you can add a kitchen. A building permit would need to be obtained for that work.  However, if the apartment is going to be rented to a non-family member in the future, there are other requirements to make it a legal basement apartment.

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I'm interested in finishing my basement. It looks like I'll need to cut into the load-bearing wall. Is a standard contractor authorized to do that or must that be done by a structural engineer?
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I’m interested in finishing my basement. It looks like I’ll need to cut into the load-bearing wall. Is a standard contractor authorized to do that or must that be done by a structural engineer?
Are building permits required for a kitchen remodel? I’ll be relocating power outlets and some plumbing as part of it.
When you apply for a permit, do you have to specify a timeline? How much does a permit cost?
Do we have to apply for a permit to finish our basement? I thought I saw that a contractor and an architect have to sign it off.
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