Fill out the building, electrical, plumbing/mechanical, and other construction permit forms for your project and role.
If you are applying for a permit in-person, print 2 copies of the building permit applications on double-sided legal (8.5” by 14”) paper. Bring it to the Permit Center when you submit your application.
Fillable application for any new construction.
Mark the Form 1 checkbox for construction of new buildings with Type I, II, III, or IV construction.
Mark the Form 2 checkbox for construction of new wood-frame buildings with Type V construction.
Fillable application for construction involving an existing building. Most building applications require this form, also known as the "pink form."
Mark the Form 3 checkbox for for additions, alterations, and repairs on existing buildings. These projects require other agencies to review the plans or may need neighborhood notification.
Mark the Form 8 checkbox for small projects that can be reviewed over the counter or projects that do not require plans.
Fillable application to propose a sign.
Mark the Form 4 checkbox to build a sign that requires review by the Department of Building Inspection and Planning Department.
Mark the Form 7 checkbox for painted or non-structural signs that only require Planning Department approval.
Fillable application for grading, excavation, fill, or quarry.
Fillable application for demolishing an existing building or structure. Often used with Form 1/2 for new construction.
Sign and date the form to declare, under penalty of perjury, that all parties with recorded mortgages or deeds of trust on the property subject to the application have been notified (if required).
For all building permit applications, fill in information as needed about:
You must submit an amended form when there is a change in any of the roles on the project.
Fill out the form with the contractor's information.
If you are an agent of a contractor, you must have the contractor fill out the “Authorization of agent” section. It must be dated within the past 30 days.
Bring this form with the contractor's:
If you're a property owner doing the work yourself, fill out these disclosure forms.
If you recently acquired the building, bring the recorded grant deed or the property tax statement when you apply for a building permit.
If you are an LLC member who wants to pull the permit as an owner-builder, you must prove that you are an owner. Provide written proof of partnership from the LLC or verification of names on LLC from the California Secretary of State business resource.
If you are not the owner, you must have the owner fill out the “Authorization of agent” section on the second page. It must be dated within the past 30 days.
If you are a lessee, note that a tenant of a building cannot pull a permit unless they are an agent for either the property owner or contractor.