To obtain a building permit for a new house, contact a licensed general contractor who can submit a set of plans to the building permit in the county and meet neighborhood stipulations. Be sure to have the construction loan and builder in place before getting a building permit withtips from a real estate broker in this free video on building a home. Expert: Penny Smith Contact: www.liveoakgroup.com Bio: Penny Smith has been in real estate for more than 14 years. Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC