Permit Services

About the Division

The Permit Services Division safeguards public safety by ensuring that both residential and commercial building projects are built according to applicable building codes, city ordinances, and state laws. The Permit Services is comprised of permit clerks, plan check staff and building inspectors. All of who are here to provide timely intake, review and inspection of all private development projects to help stimulate community development and growth.

The Division strives to provide excellent customer service at the Public Counter to guide our customers through the permitting process in the most efficient manner.

Accomplishments

What We're Working On

Enhancement of Permit Center Operation to further Economic Prosperity through:

Continued tracking and monitoring of revenues and expenses to ensure that the Division is independently financially sustainable.
Establishment of a Building Board of Appeals.
Reduction in the number of plan check revisions by 20%.
Reduction in the number of days to approve plans.
Creation of a new action plan for the Permit Center to improve customer service across departments.

Paperless Permits- Electronic Submittal

Our new Paperless Permit system allows for an easier and faster way to apply for building permits. Apply anytime, as our Paperless Permit system is available 24/7.

Paperless Permit Portal

How to Video:

How to Create a Paperless Permit Account

Vídeo Instructivo:

Como Crear una Cuenta de Usuario

Electronic Submittal Requirements

Paperless Building Permit Applicant Guide

Paperless Demolition Permit Applicant Guide

Paperless Mechanical Permit Applicant Guide

Paperless Revision Permit Applicant Guide

Paperless Solar Permit Applicant Guide

Paperless Electrical Permit Applicant Guide

Virtual Inspections with the City of Salinas

November 8, 2021

Did you know that the City of Salinas can conduct certain building inspections virtually? The Building Inspection Services Division established a Virtual Inspection Program during the pandemic, which will continue as an alternative to onsite inspections to accommodate the public for specific inspection types. Inspections are vital to protect life and property, and virtual inspections serve as an efficiency tool to ensure installations are completed safely. At the time of permit issuance, project applicants will be notified if the associated project can be completed virtually.

During fiscal year 2020-2021, staff completed 152...

Find Out More

Permit Services at the City

September 23, 2021

Have you met the Permit Services team at the City of Salinas Permit Center? The City's Permit Center Technicians and Inspection staff have been instrumental in processing permits and performing inspections throughout the pandemic. They continued providing essential services during the Shelter in Place orders to ensure telephone calls and emails were answered, permits issued and inspections completed. The Permit Services team regularly manages a multitude of coordinated tasks to facilitate the permitting and inspection processes for residential and commercial permits. Since the start of the pandemic, they received 4,926 building applications, issued 4,682...

Find Out More

Digital Plan Review Process Enhanced with ProjectDox

August 12, 2021

Raul Ortega from the Permit Services Division stands in front of cabinets that previously held paper copies of construction plans. During COVID-19, the City began accepting electronic copies of plans, an environmentally friendly process which saved paper, reduced carbon emissions and allowed customers to apply for and have permits issued remotely. To continue improving this digital process, the City has partnered with Avolve ProjectDox, and their electronic plan review software system, which will automate the manual, paper-intensive plan review process. Electronic plan review offers customers a fast, easy and cost-effective way to participate in...

Find Out More