The Palo Alto Building Division serves as a resource for homeowners, businesses, designers and contactors. The goal of our staff is to help our customers build safe, healthy and sustainable buildings that comply with applicable codes and regulations. We see ourselves as an integral part of each project team and are committed to establishing positive working relationships with our partners, while focusing on problem solving and delivering exceptional customer service.

  

PLAN CHECK
Plan Check Information

  
Permit 
Work Exempt From Permit

Building Permits, Forms and Handouts

Check Permit Status

Online Permits 

Use and Occupancy

Inspection  
Sequence of Inspections
  
Schedule an Inspection IVR   

Temp Occupancy and Conditional Meter Release

Special Inspection & Testing Agencies
  
Construction Hours

Code Defect Photos