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Building and Safety

Community Development Agency

ANNOUNCEMENT

In response to the COVID-19 emergency and the Marin County Health Officer’s Shelter-In-Place Order The Development Services Center is CLOSED. We are not open for walk-in service. Please contact us by phone or email for all inquiries.

Building & Safety: (415) 473-6550 | EMAIL

Please note the following changes to our Building Permit and Inspection services in response to the Health Officer’s March 31, 2020 Order which further limits types of construction that are considered essential. 

ATTENTION: All construction work shall cease and job sites shall be left in a safe and secure manner except for work that is deemed essential under the Order and approved by the Marin County Chief Building Official.

  1. Filing Applications. Please contact us by phone (415-473-6550) or EMAIL to discuss your application, submittal eligibility, and requirements.

  2. Issuing Building Permits. We are only issuing Building Permits for essential construction projects such as healthcare facilities, income-restricted affordable housing, shelters, and temporary housing. Permits for construction or repair necessary to ensure that residences and essential businesses are safe, sanitary, or habitable may be issued to the extent the work cannot reasonably be delayed.  Please contact us to discuss your project’s eligibility to be issued a Building Permit.

  3. Inspections. Field inspection services are available only for essential construction projects. Our field inspectors will comply with social distancing requirements under the Order and utilize discretion in methods for verifying compliance with codes. 

(Updated April 2, 2020)

 

 

Permit Services Manager

Acting as a liaison between Community Development, Public Works and the Fire Districts

Building Requirements

Marin County building requirements and ordinances pertaining to residential and commercial projects.

Make Room For Marin

A countywide resource for converting, reconfiguring or constructing Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs).

Forms and Applications

A cross section of forms and applications including permit applications, inspection review forms and E-Inspection Reroof applications.

Inspections

Information about the building inspection process and scheduling an inspection. If you wish to schedule a fire inspection, you'll need to contact the Marin County Fire Department.

Permits and Fees

Permits and fees relating to building projects in Marin County. Included on this page are links to the green building program.

Architectural Commission

The Marin County Architectural Commission Application Form, Bylaws, meeting agendas and minutes; and list of applications reviewed and approved by the Commission are available here.

For further assistance please call the Building and Safety hotline

(415) 473-6550

Fax: (415) 473-7432

3501 Civic Center Drive, Suite 308. San Rafael, California 948903