[WSBARP] Referral Needed --- Lack of Permit Question

[Ronald L. Coleman]

PC purchased house a year ago which was built in 1923, with unfinished attic at that time. 1971, attic finished without permit, but included by assessor in square footage of house. All work is fine and house has been appraised and sold four times since 1971, with the approx. 300 sq ft in upstairs (attic originally) included.  House now being sold and VA  appraiser says cannot  include the upstairs because ceiling is 7 ft 4 inches and needs to be for code 7 ft 6 or 8 in (I am not sure on the 6" or 8"0). City of Tacoma says no record of permit. Workmanship not an issue and could be permitted if  ceiling was higher, per City. I need to refer this to someone who has handled matters like this. I have heard of whole houses and garages being "permitted' after the fact, and this one seems very strange. The VA appraiser will not approve unless City says ok for use as finished.

Thank you.

Ron Coleman
Ronald L. Coleman
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