A Clear Path From First Call to Approved Permit
Permitting is easier when you know what to expect. Epic Permits Hawaii guides property owners in Honolulu, HI, through every stage, from the first conversation to the final inspection. Call 808-356-8788 to begin, and our team will come to you to start step one.
Our Five-Step Permit Process
Step 1: Consultation
Every project starts with a conversation. We learn about your property, your goals, and any work that has already been done. We then explain which permits are likely to apply and what information we will need. Because we come to you, this meeting can happen at your home or job site.
Step 2: Design and Plan Preparation
Next, we prepare or review the drawings and documents your application requires. Our architectural design services create permit-ready plans, and if you already have plans from a designer, we check them against the format and content reviewers expect. This is also when we coordinate related items such as trenching permits and erosion and sediment control plans.
Step 3: Submission Through ePlans
We create your application and upload your plans and supporting documents through the Honolulu ePlans system. If any notarized documents are required, our notary public services can take care of them. Submitting a complete package from the start helps you avoid rejections for minor errors.
Step 4: Review and Corrections
After submission, your project may be reviewed by multiple agencies. Reviewers may approve items, ask questions, or request corrections. We monitor progress, explain each comment in plain language, and prepare responses. We also watch application dates so nothing expires unexpectedly.
Step 5: Issuance and Inspections
When approvals are complete, we help you finish the paperwork and payment needed to issue the permit. Then we explain the inspection process, so your project can move from approved plans to completed work with confidence.
What to Expect Along the Way
Review times depend on the type of project, the agencies involved, and how quickly corrections are returned, so we do not promise a fixed schedule. What we do promise is steady communication. You will always know where your application stands and what the next step is.
Common Reasons Applications Get Delayed
Most delays come from a handful of avoidable issues: plans that do not follow the required format, missing documents, unanswered reviewer comments, and applications left idle until they expire. Our process is designed around preventing each of these problems. We check formatting before upload, confirm that every document is included, respond to comments promptly, and track application dates so deadlines are never missed.
What You Can Do to Help
The more you can share at the start, the smoother things go. Gather your property address, any existing plans, photos of the site or completed work, and details about what you want to build. If you are not sure what you have, bring what you can, and we will sort through it together.
Local Experts Who Come to You
Epic Permits Hawaii is locally owned with more than 35 years of industry experience. Our skilled, fully trained staff serve Honolulu, Pearl City, Kapolei, Kailua, and surrounding Oahu communities. We accept cash, credit cards, and digital payments.
Ready for Step One?
Call 808-356-8788 and let's get started on your blueprint to permit the journey.
