Building Permit Forms and Information
To apply for a Building Permit or obtain inquiries related to the permit process, you may obtain service:
- Self-Help:
- See the Applying for a Building or Grading Permit page for guidance
- The ePermits Center allows you to search Property/Permit information such as current projects and application status, paying permit fees, and schedule inspections online. View the Help Guides on the right side of the ePermits Center home page for navigation assistance.
- By Phone: Speak with our plan checkers on duty from 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday to Thursday, and 7:30 - 4:00 pm Friday.
Application Forms and Resources
Application Forms and Checklists
- Building and Grading Permit Application *All contractors must have an active business license with Contra Costa County if doing work in Unincorporated areas of the County. Visit the County Business License link for additional information on how to apply for a license.
- Building Permit Requirements Checklist - Residential (PDF)
- Building Permit Requirements Checklist - Commercial (PDF)
- Certificate of Compliance for Plumbing Fixture Replacement (SB407) (PDF)
- Construction and Demolition Debris Recovery Program(CalGreen)
- Demolition Permit Requirement - PCBs Screening Assessment Form (PDF)
- Commercial Generator Checklist (PDF) - Required for all generator installations
- Residential Generator Checklist (PDF) - Required for all generator installations
- Permit Extension Request -Submit extension request prior to permit's expiration date
- Solar Photovoltaic System Checklist (PDF) - Required for all Residential or Commercial solar projects
- Residential Photovoltaic System Requirements Checklist (PDF)
- Commercial Photovoltaic System Requirements Checklist (PDF)
- Soils Investigation Report Questionnaire Form for Residential Additions (PDF)
Required Forms for Design Professionals, Owner-Builders and Owner Agents
Permits can only be issued to licensed contractors or property owners. Forms below are required prior to permit issuance. After completing the forms, follow the instructions sent by email.
- Building Permit Declarations Form
- Owner-Builder Acknowledgement and Verification of Information Form
- Authorization of Agent to Act on Property Owner’s Behalf Form (PDF)This form is only required when the Owner-Builder applicant is hiring a contractor or other to perform the work described in the permit scope.
Permit Revisions
- Submit the Permit Revision Request form for permits that are currently in Issued status and have a revision in the original scope of work. The revised plan sheets may be uploaded with the request form.
Expired Permit Renewals
- Submit the Permit Renewal Request form for permits that have not received the final building inspection approvals and are now expired. This renewal request is not to request a permit extension for a permit that is about to expire.
ePermits Center Request Forms
- Request to Connect CSLB License to Contractor Account
- Request to Add ePermits Center User Account as a Contact to Existing Permit
- Request to Update Property Owner on Existing Building Permit
Required Title 24 Energy Compliance Forms for HVAC and ReRoof Permits
Download and complete one form per permit for each job site. The form is in PDF format, can be filled out electronically and saved. Submit the completed form by email. Make sure to indicate the permit number on your form.
- CF1R-ALT-05-E (2019) Energy Compliance form for Mechanical Permits PDF
- CF1R-ALT-05-E (2019) Energy Compliance form for Reroof permits PDF
Grading
Code Enforcement
- Code Violation Complaint Form - (Online)
- Code Violation Complaint Form (PDF) - (Print and Submit)
Other Information
- How To Guides
- Records Research Request (PDF)
- Permit Cancellation and Refunds
- Recognized Special Inspection & Testing Agencies (PDF)
- 2019 Residential & Non Residential CalGreen Mandatory Measures Checklist