Building Permits

To obtain a building permit, you must meet the requirements specific to your project by providing completed application forms, plans, and supplementary documents. Review and approval of the project by the Building Inspection Section and other agencies and departments are also required prior to the issuing of the permit.

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Building Permit Requirements

Understand the requirements that must be met to obtain a Building Permit.... ViewView Building Permit Requirements

Building Permit Process

Learn the steps for obtaining a Building Permit.... ViewView Building Permit Process

Building Permit Fees

Find out what fees are associated with Building Permits.... ViewView Building Permit Fees

How to Schedule an Inspection

Learn how to book an inspection though our automated inspection scheduling system.... ViewView How to Schedule an Inspection

Building Permit Application

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pdf Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm Requirements for all Building Permits514.49 KB

pdfRequest For Address Assignment Form132.12 KB

Bulding Permit Types

Aboveground Fuel Storage Tanks Permit

Permits are required from the Planning and Building Division for all aboveground fuel storage tanks in unincorporated San Mateo County. If your project will be located in an area of unincorporated San Mateo County which is under the jurisdiction of another fire protection district, you should contact that district directly to determine what requirements may pertain to your project.... ViewView Aboveground Fuel Storage Tanks Permit

Business License and Other Related Permits

You may need a business license and permits from the Planning and Building Division to hold a temporary event. A temporary event is one which is scheduled no more than once a year and is open to the public. Examples of such events are a fair, circus, art festival, block party, church festival, etc.... ViewView Business License and Other Related Permits

Commercial, Industrial, or Office Building Permit

To build or remodel a commercial, industrial, or office building, you will need a combination permit, which includes separate building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical permits. Also, you will need a planning approval, approvals from your fire department, your sewer and water districts, Public Works, Geotechnical, and possibly other County sections. Depending upon your property's location, you may need additional approvals. For example, if your building is near the coast, you may need a design review and a coastal development permit.... ViewView Commercial, Industrial, or Office Building Permit

Deck Permit

Permits are required to build a deck. To build a deck, you will need a building permit and Planning approval.... ViewView Deck Permit

Detached Accessory Building Permit

Permit requirements depend on the location and the type of building. If it is a simple detached building with no wiring or plumbing (e.g. a fabricated metal shed), you need only a building permit. If it contains either wiring or plumbing, you may need essentially all of the approvals required for a residence.... ViewView Detached Accessory Building Permit

Fire Sprinkler System Permit

Permits are required to install or repair a fire sprinkler system. To install or repair a fire sprinkler system, you will need a plumbing permit and approval from your fire department.... ViewView Fire Sprinkler System Permit

Foundation Repair Permit

Normally, you may only need a building permit and possibly approval from Geotechnical. Before drawing plans or hiring any contractor, you should also check with the County Geotechnical Department to determine if there are any known geotechnical hazards or conditions specific to your property.... ViewView Foundation Repair Permit

Furnance or Wall Heater Permit

Permits are required to install or replace a furnance or wall heater. For a new installation, you will need a combination permit, which includes mechanical, electrical, and plumbing permits. For a replacement furnace or wall heater, you will need a mechanical permit.... ViewView Furnance or Wall Heater Permit

Hot Tub or Spa Permit

How to apply? Submit an application to Building that identifies the property, lists the name of any architect or engineer who will work on the project, and describes the proposed work in detail.... ViewView Hot Tub or Spa Permit

Kitchen or Bath Remodel Permit

Kitchen or Bath Remodel Permits are required for basic kitchen or bath remodels. A basic kitchen or bath remodel is replacement of plumbing fixtures, counter tops, tile, cabinets, electrical receptacles, switches, or light fixtures.... ViewView Kitchen or Bath Remodel Permit

Lawn Sprinklers Permit

Permits are required to Install or Repair Lawn Sprinklers. To install or repair lawn sprinklers, you will need a plumbing permit.... ViewView Lawn Sprinklers Permit

Masonry Chimney Repair Permit

Permits are required to repair any masonry chimney, whether the chimney is reinforced or un-reinforced.... ViewView Masonry Chimney Repair Permit

Outdoor Lighting Permit

A permit is required to install or repair outdoor lighting. To install or repair outdoor lighting, you will need an electrical permit.... ViewView Outdoor Lighting Permit

Pool or Spa Permit

Permits are required to build or repair a pool or spa. The permits that are needed are a combination permit, which includes separate building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical permits, approval from your water district, Geotechnical, and possibly other County sections, planning approval, and depending on your property's location, you may need additional approvals.... ViewView Pool or Spa Permit

Re-roof Permit

Permits are required to re-roof. To re-roof, you will need a building permit and to use fire restrictive materials that have a minimum Class B rating.... ViewView Re-roof Permit

Research of Building Inspection Records

Building inspection files are public records and information contained within the files are available to any persons requesting this information.... ViewView Research of Building Inspection Records

Retaining Wall Permit

Permits are required to build a retaining wall. To build a retaining wall, you will need a building permit and planning approval. Depending upon your property's location, you may need additional approvals.... ViewView Retaining Wall Permit

Second Dwelling Unit Permit

Permits are required to build a second dwelling either within or detached from your residence. To create a second dwelling unit, you will need a combination permit, which includes separate plumbing, mechanical, and electrical permits. Also, you will need approval from your fire department, your sewer and water districts, the County Public Works, Geotechnical, possibly other County departments, and a planning approval. Depending upon your property's location, you may need additional approvals.... ViewView Second Dwelling Unit Permit

Single-Family Residence Permit

Permits are required to build a single-family residence. The permits that you will need are a combination permit, which includes separate plumbing, mechanical, and electrical permits. Also, you will need approval from your fire department, your sewer and water districts, the County Public Works and Geotechnical sections, and possibly other county sections. Depending upon your property's location, you may need additional permits.... ViewView Single-Family Residence Permit

Skylight Permit

Permits are required to install a skylight. The permits you will need are a combination permit, which includes separate building and electrical permits, and Planning approval.... ViewView Skylight Permit

Solar Heating Permit

Permits are required to install solar heating. To install solar heating, you will need a combination permit, which includes separate building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical permits. Depending upon your property's location, you may need additional approvals.... ViewView Solar Heating Permit

Termite or Dry Rot Damage Repair Permit

A permit is required to repair termite or dry rot damage. To repair termite or dry rot damage, you will need a building permit.... ViewView Termite or Dry Rot Damage Repair Permit

Water Heater Permit

Permits are required to install or replace a water heater. To install or replace a water heater, you will need a plumbing permit. For a new installation, you may need a building or electrical permit.... ViewView Water Heater Permit

Water Tank or Propane Tank Permit

Permits are required to install a water tank or propane tank. To install a water tank or propane tank, you will need a combination permit, which includes separate building, plumbing, and electrical permits. Depending on your property's location, you may need additional approvals, such as Health or Fire Department approvals.... ViewView Water Tank or Propane Tank Permit

Windows Replacement Permit

A permit will be required if the replacement of your windows involves the removal of the existing wood or metal sashes, or if alterations are made to the existing opening.... ViewView Windows Replacement Permit

Wood-burning Stove or Fireplace Permit

A permit is required to install a wood-burning stove or fireplace. To install a wood-burning stove or fireplace, you will need a building permit. Design review requirements can generally be handled at the Planning counter.... ViewView Wood-burning Stove or Fireplace Permit

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Building Permits

Building Permit Requirements

Building Permit Process

Building Permit Fees

How to Schedule an Inspection

Building Permit Application

Bulding Permit Types

Aboveground Fuel Storage Tanks Permit

Business License and Other Related Permits

Commercial, Industrial, or Office Building Permit

Deck Permit

Detached Accessory Building Permit

Fire Sprinkler System Permit

Foundation Repair Permit

Furnance or Wall Heater Permit

Hot Tub or Spa Permit

Kitchen or Bath Remodel Permit

Lawn Sprinklers Permit

Masonry Chimney Repair Permit

Outdoor Lighting Permit

Pool or Spa Permit

Re-roof Permit

Research of Building Inspection Records

Retaining Wall Permit

Second Dwelling Unit Permit

Single-Family Residence Permit

Skylight Permit

Solar Heating Permit

Termite or Dry Rot Damage Repair Permit

Water Heater Permit

Water Tank or Propane Tank Permit

Windows Replacement Permit

Wood-burning Stove or Fireplace Permit

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