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The following provides an overview of the building permit process. The process is divided into three steps: Prepare, Apply, and Construct.
The Records & Parcel Research page provides tips for researching past applications and permits.
Check with Zoning and Environmental Planning staff to confirm requirements and whether any discretionary or environmental permits will be required for your project. You can contact Zoning or Environmental Planning staff by email or schedule an in-person or remote counter appointment.
If your project requires plans submitted through ePlan, review How to submit a project in ePlan. For detailed instructions, use the ePlan User Guide. Once you have submitted your project through ePlan Review, staff reviews it to confirm that the required documents have been provided and the formatting is correct. Once accepted, staff notifies you for payment. Payments are made online here.
County and outside agency staff review your project to check that it is complete and complies with code requirements. If corrections are required, resubmit your plans and documents as directed. Once they are posted, reviewers’ comments can be read here. Instructions for resubmitting your project are provided here.
Once all reviewers have approved the application, you will be asked to upload any final required documents (e.g., school or fire fee receipt) and pay final permit fees. When these steps are complete, the permit will be issued.
Go to the ePlan website, download, and print a color copy of the plans for jobsite and inspections. Download and print your permit card.
Keep your permit card and a color “job copy” of the project plans & documents on-site. Use the resources on the Manage Your Project page.
Your permit is valid for one year from the date of issuance and is extended six months for each approved progress inspection. Your permit card lists the required inspections. Schedule an inspection here. Information about holds is available on the Manage Your Project page.