Conservation & Development — Building Permits

ices A-D Conservation & Development Permit information Building or Grading Permit Overview Building permit Applications Building Permit Application Submittal Overview This page will help applicants determine which application to submit and required documents for submittal. This ensures applications can be reviewed in a timely manner. The following will also help in successful building permit applications. The following will also help in successful building permit applications. Permitting Process Overview - Discover what

gency and only reviews projects in unincorporated Contra Costa County. Cities and towns have their own planning agency. The County provides Building Permit and Inspection services for unincorporated Contra Costa County along with the cities of Clayton, Hercules, Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda. Other cities and towns have their own building permit and inspection departments. You can use our CCMAP online mapping tool to check your jurisdiction. Planning Approval Many projects require Planning Approval prior to applying for Building Permits, including all residential units. Planning Agencies Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development provides planning services for projects located within unincorporated county.

ices A-D Conservation & Development Permit information Building or Grading Permit Overview Building permit Applications Building Permit Application Submittal Overview This page will help applicants determine which application to submit and required documents for submittal. This ensures applications can be reviewed in a timely manner. The following will also help in successful building permit applications. The following will also help in successful building permit applications. Permitting Process Overview - Discover what

permitting processes: ePermits Overview Building, Planning, and Public Works applications are submitted online via our ePermits Center. Discover how to register, submit applications, make payments, check status updates, and request permit revisions. Planning Applications Planning determines what uses you can place on your property and how the development conforms to community plans, including design of the development. Explore Popular Planning Permits like ADUs, Planning Permits for Busine

, Moraga, and Orinda. Other cities and towns have their own building permit and inspection departments. You can use our CCMAP online mapping tool to check your jurisdiction. Planning Approval Many projects require Planning Approval prior to applying for Building Permits, including all residential units. Planning Agencies Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development provides planning services for projects located within unincorporated county. View Planning Applica

on submittal for Building, Planning, and Public Works permits through our online ePermit Center. Go to ePermits website Daily Building Inspection Schedule The current business day’s building inspection schedule is posted after 8:45 AM. View Daily Inspection Website /CivicAlerts.aspx Ready to Apply for Your Permit? Go to ePermits Center When do you need a permit? When Do You Need and Planning or a Building/Grading Permit? DCD is responsible for the issuances of the following permitting processes Planning Permi

rmit applications shall be submitted online using the links below. DCD staff is also available during business hours at 925-655-2700 to answer questions. Additional information on a variety of topics can be found in the “how to” guides. Apply for a Building Permit Apply for a Planning Application How to Guides: Learn more about permitting requirements Permit Status Updates If you have already submitted a planning application or a building permit application, please contact your reviewer

and click "change your appointment" In Person Appointments 30 minute appointments at the DCD permit center located at: 30 Muir Road, Martinez CA 94553 Helpful for reviewing digital plans/documents with County staff, including pre-application questions. Documents must be uploaded prior to your in-person appointment using the link provided in your confirmation email. If you already have documents uploaded to our permitting system, you do not have to reupload. Helpful if needing assistance with online permit

ed to licensed contractors, property owners or their authorized agent. Form below are required prior to permit issuance.Building Permit Declaration Form for Contractors and Property Owners needs to be completed and signed by the licensed contractor or an owner-builder if neither is the Applicant. For more information about who can apply for permits visit the Registering for ePermits webpage. Authorization of Agent form - required if permit will be issued as an Owner-Builder permit to an authorized agent. Additional Reports and Plans Geotechni

Appointments CANNOT be used for the following: Submitting for a building permit or a planning application. All permit applications shall be submitted online using the links below.

We are continuing to offer 100% digital application submittal and no longer accept paper applications or plans.

If your project is within a city's boundaries, Contra Costa County is not your planning agency. Contact your city directly to verify their requirements.