About the HCD Permit Center

The Housing and Community Development (HCD) Permit Center manages front counter operations, including permit processing, and provides general support services (reception, call center, cashier, records, scanning).  Also the starting point for special event permits is our Permit Center.

The HCD Permit Center offers the following services:

  • Permit Assistance
  • Resolve Code Violations
  • Residential Escrow Reports
  • Schedule Inspection
  • Public Records Requests
  • Special Events

How do I know what line I need to join?

General Permit Line

  • Submit Construction Permit Applications
  • Land Use Planning Permits
    • Design Approvals
    • Application Requests
    • Development Review Committee Requests
    • Medical Cannabis commercial business license
  • Ask Building questions
  • Ask Land Use Planning questions
  • Pickup Construction Permits
  • Rooftop solar permits (10kw and smaller on 1 or 2 family dwellings)
  • Resolve code violations

Simple Permits Line

  • Reroof
  • Water heaters
  • Electrical panels
  • Hazardous tree removal
  • Demo permits
  • Mechanical (residential HVAC)
  • Electronic vehicle charging stations