Services available without registering for an account:
- Past permit search (available from 1990). Includes planning and building permits, stop work notices and violations.
Registered Users Only:
Not all permits can be applied through the online Permit Center. If none of the available online permits match your proposed project scope, then you must email your permit application submission. For assistance or to view permit application instructions, click here or contact us at (650) 599-7311.
We are accepting online applications for Residential and select Commercial Building permits. Apply and pay online for the following permits:
- Electrical Service Upgrades - Residential and Commercial
- Plumbing (water, sewer, gas lines) - Residential and Commercial
- Re-Roof - Residential and Commercial
- Siding and Stucco - Residential and Commercial
- Water Heaters - Residential and Commercial
- Windows or Doors - Residential only
- HVAC (furnace, AC, heat pumps, boilers, factory built fireplaces, decorative gas appliances) - Residential only
- Electric Vehicle Charger - Residential only
- Electric Storage Systems - Residential only
- PV Solar - Residential only
- Fire Sprinklers - Residential and Commercial
- Temporary Power Pole - Residential and Commercial
- Skylight - Residential only
- Electric Generator - Residential and Commercial
- Demolition (Minor / Major / Pool) - Residential and Commercial
- Landscaping / Retaining Wall - Residential and Commercial
- Kitchen / Bath Remodel - Residential and Commercial
- Propane Tank / Water Storage Tank - Residential and Commercial
- Deck / Patio / Porch - Residential and Commercial
- Swimming Pool / Spa / Hot Tub / Pond - Residential and Commercial
Prior to applying for permits, verify property zoning and jurisdiction in the unincorporated County area by visiting: https://planning.smcgov.org/find-my-zoning-district
- We are not currently accepting online permits applications for Planning permits.
Please review the Permit Center User Guide for instructions on creating a user account, submitting permit applications, payment of invoiced fees, uploading of documents, and obtaining permit status updates.
Login or Register for your free account to apply for building permits or select from the search options below.