PermitsRemodeling a Bathroom
Permit May Be Required

Do you need a permit to remodel a bathroom?

Remodeling a bathroom, including plumbing or layout changes.

The general rule

Permit May Be Required under the general IRC R105.1 baseline. Required when altering plumbing, electrical, or layout; cosmetic-only fixture swaps may be exempt.

This is a general starting point. Your city may have its own rule — always confirm locally. Verified city rules are listed below.

Verified rules by city

CityPermit?Verified
Austin, TXPermit May Be Required2026-06-26
Chicago, ILPermit May Be Required2026-06-26
Dallas, TXPermit May Be Required2026-06-26
Denver, COPermit May Be Required2026-06-26
Houston, TXPermit May Be Required2026-06-26
Los Angeles, CAPermit May Be Required2026-06-26
New York, NYPermit May Be Required2026-06-26
Phoenix, AZPermit May Be Required2026-06-26
San Diego, CAPermit Required2026-06-26