You have been through the design and planning phases of your project development and you have received entitlement(s). Now, you are ready to apply for permits.
This application will take about 30 minutes to complete once you have gathered your information. You will be able to save your application and resume later if you need more time.
If you are not the owner, you must have a Residential Builders License issued by the State, or written authorization from a license holder, to obtain a Building Permit.
An Energy Code Worksheet is required to build or add on to a single family home. You will need to attach the completed document as part of the application process.
Depending on the scope of your project, these other permits may also be required:
Plans are not required for re-roofing or re-siding
Plans are required for most other types of projects. During the application process you will need to upload plans showing the location, size, and details of the proposed project. A helpful rule-of-thumb is that plans should have enough detail for another person to do the work without talking to the person who prepared the plans.
A site plan showing the location on the lot is required for a new building, addition, deck, or shed.
We have resource available to help you prepare plans:
Include these costs to determine the value of the improvements you'll make for this project:
You won't need to include these in your calculation:
For some types of Building Permits the fee is required upfront. For others, the fee is paid after the City has reviewed your application.
You'll need to enter your credit/debit card information to pay the permit fee. We accept Visa and MasterCard.
For most Building Permits, the fee is calculated based on the value of improvements.
There is a flat fee - not based on the value of improvements - for these project types:
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Due to the COVID19 Pandemic, Offices are currently not accepting In Person Applications