A homeowner is allowed to pull their own Building Permit and perform their own work as long as they are the owner and occupant of a single-family residence.
To be the owner and occupant of a single-family residence is determined where you have your taxes mailed. A landlord or renter cannot pull their own permit. You meet both requirements to qualify for the exemption – owner and full-time occupant.
A licensed contractor must pull building permits if the owner is not the occupant of the single-family residence the permit is being pulled for.
The holder of the permit is responsible for all the work.