Building Permits

You may be referred to other staff members to determine if your project will require any Planning approvals before you can apply for a Building Permit. Approval may require action by staff, the Architectural Review Committee, the Planning Commission or the City Council.

If your project requires Planning approval, you must file a Planning Application and pay required fees. Those fees are separate from the Building Permit fees. Required planning approvals must be granted before you are allowed to apply for a Building Permit.

Our Staff may also have you discuss your project with the Public Works Department, the Fire Department or the Monterey County Health Department to determine if there will be any special requirements. Staff may suggest ideas to make the Building Permit process easier for you.  Asking us questions early in the process may save you time.

ATTENTION!!! All Building & Planning Permit Applications are to be submitted via SmartGov.

You will have to sign up and create an account. Once your application has been submitted and processed, you will get an email notification letting you know if there are changes that need to be made or the total amount of fees due. Permit fees can only be paid in person, via: cash, check or credit card.

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Solar Permit portal is now live.

Click on the button above to create an account with the SolarAPP+ portal to start the process.

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