Welcome to Online Permitting

Marin County Building and Safety Permits

Apply for all building permits using one of the options below.
PV, ESS, and Generator permits have been added to our Self-Service permits.

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SELF-SERVICE PERMITS

Use the link below to login to our self-service automated site to apply for permits that may be issued online.

See Permit Types Available Here

View Base Fees

Maintenance Permits

Limited-scope residential permits for the purpose of a dwelling’s maintenance that do not require the preparation or review of plans.

Electrical Maintenance

  • New Circuits and/or Outlets
  • Replace Circuits and/or Outlets
  • Service Upgrade
  • EV Charging Station

Plumbing Maintenance

  • Natural Gas Service
  • New Plumbing and/or Fixtures
  • Replace Plumbing and/or Fixtures

Mechanical Maintenance

  • New Ductwork
  • Replace Ductwork
  • New Mechanical Appliance
  • Replace Mechanical Appliance

Building Maintenance

  • Siding Replacement
  • Stucco Replacement
  • Reroofing
  • Non-structural Door / Window Replacement

Electronic (Photographic) Inspection Option

When a California Licensed Contractor is applying for a ‘Reroofing’ or ‘EV Charging Station’ permit, we allow the contractor to choose electronic (photographic) inspections in lieu of site inspections.

Minor Improvement Permits

Specific larger-scope residential alterations where the permit may be issued online, but plans are still required for the inspectors to reference during site inspections.

  • Residential Rooftop Photovoltaic Installations
  • Energy Storage System Installations
  • Backup Generator Installations
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PERMITS REQUIRING PLANS AND REVIEW

Use the link below to submit an online application for building permits that require electronic plans and review prior to issuing.

See Permit Types Available Here

View Base Fees

Area-Based Construction Permits

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
  • Non-structural Residential Remodels/Alterations

Flat-Rate Improvement Permits

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

Office Hours: Mon-Thu 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. and Fri 8:00 A.M. – Noon.
Issuance of building permits stops half an hour prior to closing.

Email: CDABuilding@marincounty.org

Mailing Address: 3501 Civic Center Drive, Suite 308, San Rafael, CA 94903-4157

Office Location: Marin County Civic Center, Room 308, San Rafael, CA 94903

Phone Number: (415) 473-6550

Fax Number: (415) 473-7432