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Once the form is complete, click the "submit" button in the top-right corner of the page.

Enter your email address and your name in the first pop-up box.

The second pop-up box should look like the following:

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If the form has been successfully submitted, you should receive a return email from the City within 2 hours. Please call 461-5035 with any questions or concerns.

Request an Inspection

• Call our inspection request hotline at (805)466-8099 before 5pm to recieve an inspection the following work day.

Request a Permit/Application Extension (click here for instructions on submitting the form)

Request a Permit Cancellation (click here for instructions on submitting the form)

• Do I need a building permit?
  See Work Exempt from a Permit handout
• What is the status of my permit?
  Call (805)461-5035 for the status of your permit.
• How long will take to receive my permit?
  The time frame for obtaining your permit will depend on the permit class. For an estimated time frame, please call (805)461-5035.
• Do I need an Intake Meeting?
  Intake Meetings are required for the following:
  • Accessory Structures (detached)
  • Commercial Buildings (new and additions)
  • Fire Damaged Commercial Structure
  • Grading (Subdivision and Commercial only)
  • Modular Home (new)
  • Multi-Family Developments
  • Second Units
  • Signs
  • Single Family Residence (new)
  • Subdivision Improvement Plans
  • Schedule your appointment by calling (805)461-5035
• How do I schedule an Inspection?
  Call our inspection request hotline at (805)466-8099
• How do I learn about recent permit activity?
  See the permit activity reports page for weekly and monthly reports, as well as annual housing reports.

For other questions regarding a permit, please call the Community Development Department at (805)461-5035 or email the Permit Center at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

• Sign Lighting
• Residential Re-roofs