• BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION

    PART A: Applicant Quick Submittal Form
  • Who will be responsible for this application?

  • The individual named below shall serve as the Submittal Applicant.  The Submittal Applicant will be solely responsible for this application and shall serve as the single contact and responsible person in charge for coordinating and providing all items needed for processing and approving this application until the permit(s) associated with this application and project are issued.

  • I am a:*
  • Submittal applicant contact information

  • Property owner contact information

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Project details

  • What is it you are trying to do? Provide a specific, detailed, and complete description of all scopes of work to be performed under this permit application, and the intended use of each separate space or structure in the proposed project.

  • How much is this project going to cost?  Provide the total contract amount, or dollar market value, for all scopes of work to be performed under this permit application.

  • Are there any open (active) Code Enforcement cases on this property?*
  • Is this application to resolve the case?
  • Is this property served by an on-site wastewater treatment (septic) system?*
  • Does this structure have installed fire sprinklers?*
  • Third-party contract

  • Please acknowledge whether or not you contracted with a third-party plan reviewer or building inspector to provide all Building & Safety code reviews or inspections for the construction of this project. By contracting with a third-party you understand this will not include reviews or inspections by other agencies (Fire, Public Works, Planning, Environmental Health), that may be required. You also understand this is at additional cost to you and County permit fees might not be reduced.

    HELPFUL TIP:  To speed your permit approval process when using our approved 3rd party plan-review services, we recommend contracting with your 3rd party plan reviewer before submitting your building permit application.  Upon plan approval, you can then upload your electronic pre-approved 3rd party plans when invited to do so by the County or submit three paper copies/sets of your pre-approved plans in person.

  • I have contracted with a third-party plan reviewer.*
  • I have contracted with a third-party inspector.*
  • Scopes of work

  • Project Data Table Instructions:

    • Total Proposed = Existing Square Footage + Addition/New Square Footage (Do not include Remodel Square Footage).
    • If square footage does not apply to a particular field, please enter zero (0).
    • All fields are required; ensure that every cell is filled before submitting.
  • Rows
  • Additional information

  • Job site address

  • Property owner contact information

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • IMPORTANT

     We strongly encourage property owners to consult their

    • homeowner's association
    • local fire department

    prior to submitting their building permit application to the County of Marin.

  • Submittal applicant declaration

  • PLEASE BE ADVISED:  Paper plan submittals take longer to review, approve, and process. Therefore,  applicants choosing to submit paper plans for review approval forfeit the expediting benefits provided by the Permit Streamlining Act (AB 2234).

  • By my signature below, I certify, under penalty of perjury, to each of the following:

    • The information I have provided in this Building Permit Application - Part A: Applicant Quick Submittal Form is true and correct.
    • I recognize this building permit application expires in 365 days if the permit is not issued.
    • I agree to save, indemnify, and keep harmless the County of Marin against liabilities, judgments, costs, and expenses which may in any way accrue against said County in consequence of processing this permit application.
  • My electronic signature agreeing to the afore mentioned is below:

  • To process this application a Non-Refundable Deposit of $100 is required.

  • Payment

  • Payment by Check:  Your permit application will be held in a pending status and will not be accepted until your check has been received. 
     
    Payment by Credit Card:  We accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express. Please note the following: 
    • Non-Refundable service fees apply to all credit cards.
    • Credit card transaction fees are 2.35% of the total transaction amount.
    • The service fee will show as an additional charge on your next credit card statement.
    • The service fee is retained by the Service Bureau, not Marin County.
  • Please select a payment method:*
  • A confirmation email will be sent with the information provided after you submit your form.

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