Construction and Development
Projects, permits, and approvals for demolition, building, expanding, or changing how a building is used.
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Projects and Permits
These projects often require specialized trade permits. Inspectional Services will confirm the documents you need for your project once you apply.
You must get several permits to renovate a bathroom or kitchen.
You must get a building permit and a site plan review for additions and detached structures.
Confirms that a building or space is safe and legally approved for its intended use.
Before you apply, you must get approval from the Landmarks Commission.
Increase a building’s electrical capacity to meet modern power demands.
Get building permit approval for an office renovation within seven days if your documents are complete. Not available for...
Plan and manage a new construction job from beginning to end.
Only licensed contractors can get a plumbing permit.
Apply for a short-form permit to repair a roof.
You must get a short-form or long-form permit to repair or install a roof deck.
Use a short-form permit to work on an existing sign and a long-form permit to install a new one.
You must get a permit to add outdoor features to your land, like a shed, pool, or parking area.
Install a new water heater or boiler in your home or business.
Related Resources
Related Resources. Look up permit history for a property address.
Find out how to get building plans from the City Archives.
View zoning information for your address or parcel.
Learn how to file a zoning appeal.
Apply for design review if your building is a landmark or in a historic district.
Find the forms to submit for construction work.
Find hearing dates and filing deadlines for environmental review.
The City’s standards for homes and apartments.
Find a Permit
Search a list of City permits, licenses, and certificates. You can filter by department or project category, or see which permits only licensed contractors can apply for.
We’re still adding permits, so check back for more. If you can’t find what you need, try searching.
Apply for or Manage a Permit
Apply for or Manage a PermitApply for or manage permits from the Inspectional Services Department.
Apply for or manage permits from the Fire Prevention Department.
Apply for an manage outdoor events and cannabis licenses from Consumer Affairs and Licensing.
Check the status of an active Inspectional Services permit.
