Building Permit Applicant Information


Application (PDF)

Prior to applying for a building permit, the following may be required:

  • Approval from Architectural Review Committee (at least preliminary approval) or Homeowners Association approval.
  • Single Family Review done by the Planning Department
  • Use permit or Variance permit (if applicable).

Applicants must have the following when applying for a building permit:

  • Address of project (all projects are filed by address).
  • Square footage of any new construction or addition.
  • Name, address, and phone number of building owner.
  • Name, address, and phone number of contractor (if known).
  • Plan check fee (Based on project valuation)

The following additional fees may apply:

  • W.S.I. (Water Systems Improvement fees). Assessed at the Fire Department.
  • School fees if habitable area added exceeds 500 SF.
  • Parks & Recreation fees (5 units or more).
  • Road Impact fees (1% of valuation $10,000 or more).

Additional permits/approvals that may be needed prior to permit issuance:

  • M. R. W. P. C. A. permit (The “Sewer” Agency) (372.2385)
  • Water Management District permit or waiver (658.5601)
  • Health Dep’t. for restaurants, public spas and swimming pools (647.7650)
  • Fisherman's Wharf only: Army Corps of Engineers, Coastal Commission approval and pre-construction meeting.
  • MBUAPCD: For Demolitions (647.9411)

Contractors must have the following prior to permit issuance:

  • Contractor's license.
  • Worker's compensation insurance certificate.
  • Current City of Monterey business license (646.3944)

NOTE: ONLY LICENSED CONTRACTOR OR
BUILDING OWNER MAY TAKE OUT A BUILDING PERMIT.


Please contact the Building Department at 646.3890 for any additional information

 

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