Home and property improvements

Residential projects that require permits

Planning a home beautification project, repair or improvement?

Many residential projects require multiple steps of review and/or permitting by the city's Building & Planning Department.

Not sure where to start?

Below are some examples of projects, but the lists are not necessarily complete.

It's best to check with Building & Safety to be sure of what is needed before starting any home improvement project.

Start with Permitting for these types of projects

Bathroom or Kitchen upgrades, non-structural
Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Re-roofing, Sewer
Inspection requests

Go to Permitting Process page

Start with Planning for these types of projects

Additions, remodeling (exterior, or interior of multifamily homes)
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
Air conditioning units
Landscaping in the front yard (see Water Wise Landscaping for planning tips)
Porches, patio covers, pools and spas
Solar
Walls and fences
Water heaters, exterior or in garage
Windows (if the number, location or size of openings is changing from the current installation)

Go to Planning process page

Start with Building Plan check for these types of projects

Remodeling, interior of single-family homes, with structural alterations
Windows (retrofit -- no change to the number, location or size of openings)

Go to Building Plan Check process page

A Miscellaneous Permit will be required for work that has been performed without benefit of permit or expired permits for work performed. It's valid for a one-time-only inspection.