Building Permits in Keaau, HI

HI (unincorporated Puna District, Hawai'i County / Big Island), permits are issued by the Hawai'i County Department of Public Works Building Division in Hilo, enforcing the Hawaii State Building Code (2018 IBC/IRC base + HI state amendments under HRS 107) and Hawai'i County Code Chapter 5A/5B amendments. The county uses the Tyler EnerGov SelfService online portal. Small at-grade concrete slabs (lanai pads, walkways, generator pads) under approximately 200 sq ft typically don't require a building permit. Larger slabs intended as a future structure foundation require permits. Lava-rock substrate in Puna can affect slab subgrade preparation.

HI (unincorporated Puna District, Hawai'i County / Big Island), permits are issued by the Hawai'i County Department of Public Works Building Division in Hilo, enforcing the Hawaii State Building Code (2018 IBC/IRC base + HI state amendments under HRS 107) and Hawai'i County Code Chapter 5A/5B amendments. The county uses the Tyler EnerGov SelfService online portal. Most residential fences 6 feet and under don't require a building permit, but verify with Hawai'i County zoning for height limits. Pool barriers must comply with the 4-foot self-closing self-latching gate rule under 2018 IRC Appendix G. Termite-resistant materials recommended.

HI (unincorporated Puna District, Hawai'i County / Big Island), permits are issued by the Hawai'i County Department of Public Works Building Division in Hilo, enforcing the Hawaii State Building Code (2018 IBC/IRC base + HI state amendments under HRS 107) and Hawai'i County Code Chapter 5A/5B amendments. The county uses the Tyler EnerGov SelfService online portal. At-grade patios and lanais (paver, concrete, lava-rock) typically don't require a building permit. Verify drainage; lava-rock substrate may need engineered subgrade. Covered lanais or pergolas may require a permit due to roof structure.

HI (unincorporated Puna District, Hawai'i County / Big Island), permits are issued by the Hawai'i County Department of Public Works Building Division in Hilo, enforcing the Hawaii State Building Code (2018 IBC/IRC base + HI state amendments under HRS 107) and Hawai'i County Code Chapter 5A/5B amendments. The county uses the Tyler EnerGov SelfService online portal. Sheds 200 sq ft or under without electrical service are typically exempt from a permit under IRC R105.2. Larger sheds, or sheds with electrical, require permits. ASCE 7 Appendix W wind design and termite-resistant materials still recommended for Puna.

HI (unincorporated Puna District, Hawai'i County / Big Island), permits are issued by the Hawai'i County Department of Public Works Building Division in Hilo, enforcing the Hawaii State Building Code (2018 IBC/IRC base + HI state amendments under HRS 107) and Hawai'i County Code Chapter 5A/5B amendments. The county uses the Tyler EnerGov SelfService online portal. Hawai'i County does not regulate residential tree removal at the state or county level for typical homeowner work. Verify tree is on your property and check HELCO easement restrictions if near power lines. Native Hawaiian / cultural-heritage trees (e.g., 'ohi'a, koa) may have informal preservation considerations; albizia is invasive and removal is encouraged.