# Change order categories and statuses

> Every change order category, timeline impact option and status in Re:InvestorHub, and who can move a change order between statuses.

A change order records a change to a renovation project's scope or cost. This page lists the values you choose when you create one and the statuses it moves through. To create and approve change orders, see [Budget and change orders](https://docs.reinvestorhub.ai/guides/run-a-renovation-project/budget-and-change-orders/).

## Categories

Choose a **Category** to say why the change is needed. It is optional.

| Category | Use it when |
|---|---|
| **Unforeseen Conditions** | Work uncovered something nobody could see up front. |
| **Design Change** | You are changing what gets built. |
| **Scope Addition** | You are adding work that was not in the original plan. |
| **Material Upgrade/Downgrade** | You are swapping materials. |
| **Code/Permit Requirement** | An inspector or permit requires the change. |
| **Weather/External Delay** | Weather or another outside event forces the change. |
| **Contractor Error/Correction** | A mistake needs to be fixed. |
| **Other** | None of the above fits. |

## Timeline impact

**Impact on Timeline** says how much the change moves your schedule.

| Option | Meaning |
|---|---|
| **No Impact** | The schedule stays the same. |
| **Minor (1-3 days)** | Adds one to three days. |
| **Moderate (4-7 days)** | Adds four to seven days. |
| **Significant (8+ days)** | Adds eight or more days. |

Any option other than **No Impact** also asks for **Days Added to Schedule**.

## Statuses

| Status | What it means |
|---|---|
| **pending** | Submitted and waiting for an Admin to decide. Shown under **Pending Approval** on the Change Orders tab. |
| **approved** | An Admin approved it. Its amount counts toward the project budget. |
| **rejected** | An Admin rejected it. A rejection reason is required and is saved with the change order. |

Only an **Admin** sees the **Approve** controls, and only an Admin can approve or reject a change order. See [Roles explained](https://docs.reinvestorhub.ai/reference/team-and-roles/roles-explained/).

> **Note:** A **rejected** change order does not change your budget. The approved total on the Change Orders tab only adds up approved change orders.

## Related

- [Budget and change orders](https://docs.reinvestorhub.ai/guides/run-a-renovation-project/budget-and-change-orders/)
- [Project statuses](https://docs.reinvestorhub.ai/reference/field-reference/project-statuses/)