Welcome to Online Permitting
The County of Marin Community Development Agency Building and Safety Division is now offering Property Owners and California Licensed Contractors the ability to:
- Apply for permits
- Pay for fees
- Schedule inspections
- View inspection results
Our Online Permitting System provides access to apply for building maintenance permits directly with
the Building and Safety department. Building maintenance permits are limited to self-service automated permits
that may be issued over the counter or online.
Maintenance Permits Allowed Online
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.
Maintenance Permits Not Allowed Online
- Exterior mechanical work on parcels in Upper Lucas Valley
- The removal and replacement of rooftop photovoltaic systems
- Any parcel with an active code enforcement violation on record
Please submit your application in person for the permits listed above.
Office Hours: Our offices are closed to the public at the present time in response to the COVID-19 emergency. Online Permit services remain operational. Please call or email if you need assistance.
Email: BuildingInspection@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
Online Permitting System supports the latest versions of Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Firefox and Safari. Please contact us if you encounter issues.