IMPORTANT UPDATE (March 17, 2021)
Express permit processing is currently available for the following Single Family Residential permits:
- Rooftop Photovoltaic and Thermal Solar installations
- Energy Storage System and Generator installations
- County Standard Retaining Walls (4’-0” maximum height)
- Minor (non-substantial) Non-Structural Kitchen and Bath Remodels
- Creation of Non-Structural Junior Accessory Dwelling Units
- Non-Structural Skylight Installations and Minor Repairs
All Express Permitting application submittals require:
1. Express Permitting Application Form
2. Building Permit Application Submittal Deposit Authorization Form
3. 11" x 17" PDF printable plans for review and redlining
Go to our Forms and Applications page for our fillable application and payment forms with instructions for submitting via email.
For all other building permit applications please go to our new online building permit application and fee payment portal.
Paper applications and plans may still be delivered to our Permit Center drop-off table outside of Room 308 of the Civic Center, if desired. However, processing for paper applications and plans are limited to contactless drop-off / pick-up permitting services and are subject to delays due to the reduced number of staff working in the Civic Center.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Effective March 17, 2020, the Building and Safety customer service counter is encouraging all permit applicants to electronically submit their building permit applications using the methods described above. Please help us reduce paper consumption and speed the permitting process by submitting your applications electronically.
- Appointments for meeting with permit staff will be available only when necessary when further consultation is needed or required.
- Walk-in services are no longer available and waiting or gathering in our lobby or hallway for permitting services is prohibited.
- We appreciate your considerate observance of these public safety measures.
Note: Enforcement of safety protocols such as physical distancing and face coverings will be in place for all customers and employees entering our public facility.
Building & Safety: (415) 473-6550 | EMAIL
Filing Applications. We are accepting and issuing maintenance permits for self-service automated permits that may be issued online. Please visit Online Permits.
Inspections. We are scheduling inspections for all permits. Please comply with the Construction Project Safety Protocols for Small Projects and Large Projects. Priority shall be given to the safety of workers, residents, and inspectors. Violation of the Construction Safety Protocols that are observed by our inspectors will result in a suspension of the inspection, rescheduling of the inspection, and payment of reinspection fees. No compliance, no inspections. Our field inspectors will comply with social distancing requirements under the Order and utilize discretion in methods for verifying compliance with codes.
(Updated June 5, 2020)
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 94903