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Marin Building Permits

Welcome to Online Permitting

Apply for all building permits using one of the two options below.

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Self-service permits

Self-service permits do not require a plan review prior to issuance and are designed to streamline the permit process for routine maintenance activities or minor projects. Expand the Maintenance and Minor Improvement Permits panels below to see a full list of available self-service permit types.

Self-service permits DO NOT include Temporary Power Pole permits. To apply for a Temporary Power Pole permit, you must submit a site plan along with a completed Part A application.

Permits requiring plans and review

Plans and review permits will require a submission of an online application along with the necessary plans for review. Expand the Area-Based Construction and Flat-Rate Improvement Permits panels below to see a full list of available permit types within this category.

Issued building permits will be available for pick up during office hours at the Permit Center.

Combined scopes of work where the County’s cost to provide permitting services varies depending on the square feet affected by the construction activities. For the following permit types permitting fees are determined based on the gross area affected.

  • Commercial Uses
  • Commercial/Multifamily Residential Uses    
  • Commercial/Industrial Storage Uses
  • Attached/Detached Accessory Uses
  • Agricultural Uses
  • Commercial SHELL Construction
  • Commercial Non-structural Tenant Improvements
  • Single Family Dwellings
  • Structural Residential Remodels/Additions
  • Major non-structural Residential Remodels/Alterations

Specific scopes of work where the County’s cost to provide permitting services is not related to the square feet affected by the construction activities. For the following permit types permitting fees are determined based on the County’s flat-rate cost to provide permitting services.

  • Commercial Coach Installation
  • Uncovered Deck/Patio
  • Demolition
  • Fence/Wall
  • Flag/Light/Sign Pole
  • Manufactured Home
  • Factory/Modular Home
  • Piles/Piers/Foundations
  • Retaining Walls
  • Minor Repairs
  • Skylight Installation
  • Structural Pool/spa/Hot Tub
  • Commercial Storage Racks
  • Structural Window/Door Openings
  • Barge Transfer
  • Above Ground Tank
  • Miscellaneous Permits/Services

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