Licenses & Permits

Welcome to the Licenses & Permits page where you can access information, applications and additional resources pertaining to permits and licenses issued by the City of Atascadero.

General Information

Permitting, business licenses, property information, and planning/building questions and services are available by appointment, phone, or e-mail. General questions can be sent to permitcenter@atascadero.org or answered by phone at (805) 461-5000.
Permits eligible for e-submittal can be submitted by emailing permitcenter@atascadero.org.
Questions regarding plan review comments should be directed to the reviewer. This contact information is listed in the left-hand margin of the corrections document.
New Business License applications can be mailed, along with a check made payable to City of Atascadero at: City of Atascadero, Attn: Community Development, 6500 Palma Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422.
Business Licenses are now payable online! Please follow the Business License Renewal Steps to pay with your credit card or eCheck.
Available for use by arrangement, there is a locked drop box located in the lobby of City Hall for renewal payments and small submittals.

Inspection Requests

Building, Planning & Public Works Inspections:
Inspection requests received before 5 p.m. (Monday thru Friday) will be scheduled for the next business day. Be sure to have the permit number, project address, type of inspection, and contact information available when you call the Inspections Hotline at (805) 466-8099. Please note, this is a message only system; you may call the front counter the next morning (after 8:30) to confirm your request.

Fire Inspections:
Please call the Fire Department directly at (805) 470-3300.