How to Apply

Before you apply you will need a valid major credit card, driving directions to the work site, and the ability to print your receipt and your building permit. 

Start Here:
Online Permit Application
The building permit will become null and void if authorized construction work is not started within 360 days, or if construction is suspended or abandoned for 180 days or more any time after construction has commenced.

Schedule an Inspection

Once the majority of the work has been completed, and before any of it is covered or enclosed, you must schedule an inspection! If you do not schedule an inspection, you could be required to uncover the work (i.e. dig up piping or open up drywall) so that it can be inspected. There are two ways to schedule your inspection.  You may either call 788-2076 to schedule an inspection through our automated inspection scheduling line, or you may schedule your inspection on-line. More information on how to schedule an inspection is available at: Information on Inspections

Automated Inspection Scheduling Line:  805-788-2076
On-Line Inspection Scheduling

What Types of Permits are Available?

The online permitting process is for the following small projects:

Reroof a Residence

This permit will allow the re-roofing and resheathing of a single family dwelling or private garage without structural changes to the framing.

Add/Repair Skylights

This permit will allow the installation or repair of pre-manufactured skylights without structural changes to the existing roof framing.

Existing Sewer Line Repair

This permit will allow the replacment of an existing sewer line between the house, condominium or apartment and the public sewer lateral line at the property line.  This permit does not include repairs for septic or greywater systems.

Water Heater Replacement

This permit allows the replacement of an existing gas or electric water heater in the same location.

Water Piping Repair or Replacement

This permit allows for the replacement of existing interior or exterior water piping for a single family dwelling or auxiliary structures.

Electrical Panel Replacement

This permit will allow replacement of the existing main electical panel up to a maximum of 200 amps., in the same location, for a single family dwelling.

Forced Air Heating / Air Conditioning Unit Replacement

This permit allows the the replacement of the existing residential FAU, in the same location, for a single family dwelling.

Add or Repair Lighting, Switches and Receptacles

This permit will allow new lighting or repair of existing lighting, switches and receptacles for a single family dwelling.

Termite Damage Repair

This permit allows for the repair of termite damage for non-structural elements and replacement in kind of minor structural components for single family dwellings, condominiums and apartments.

Finish Repair, Residing, Plastering, for Interior and Exterior Walls

This permit allows for repair and/or replacement of exterior siding and exterior cement plaster wall finishes, as well as repairs and partial replacement of interior wall finishes for single family dwellings.