Permit Center
Permitting and Covid-19
In order to serve the Salinas community during the Covid-19 pandemic, staff will begin processing applications electronically. The process allows for electronic submittals to all Divisions within the Department. This is inclusive of new applications or resubmittals of Building Permits, Planning Entitlements, Code Enforcement Cases, Fire Permits and Engineering Permits. For more information on how to submit electronically, call 831-758-7251 or [email protected].
Staff is also able to issue and inspect all construction related permits. Construction shall comply with Social Distancing Requirements and the Construction Safety Protocol listed in Appendix B of the Monterey County Health Order.
eTRAKiT
This allows you to check the status of your permit, schedule inspections or download attachments from your current projects.
For access to eTRAKiT, contact [email protected] for username and login privileges
Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion
REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITIONS (C&D) DEBRIS RECYCLING
C&D materials are heavy, not easily compacted, and take up space in the landfill. That’s why it’s important to separate and recycle or divert these materials from the landfill. Keeping different types of building materials separated will result in significantly lower fees and charges and save some money on your next project.
Salinas Municipal Code 9-4.1 requires all Construction and Demolition (C&D) projects within the City to divert at least 65% of the C&D debris and 100% of inert materials generated by the project. In addition, all building and demolition permit applicants must prepare and submit a C&D Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan at the time of the permit application (prior to permit issuance), and a final C&D Waste Reduction and Recycling Report. Failure to file recycling reports with the City may result in non-compliance fees and/or delay issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy or final inspection.
Options for the disposal/recycling of C&D debris include:
- Contracting with the exclusive franchisee for disposal/recycling services,
- If you need to set up service, call Republic Services of Salinas (Republic) at (831) 751-5443.
- Identify that your project is a C&D project and keep all applicable invoices from Republic.
- Divert more by requesting separate bins to source separate C&D debris on-site (cost savings may apply).
- Self-hauling C&D debris from the project directly to a bonafide processing facility using the applicants / contractor’s equipment and vehicles (if source separated, cost savings may apply).
- Salinas Valley Recycles’ facilities accept C&D debris at a reduced rate. Visit Salinas Valley Recycles for a current listing of acceptable materials. Download a C&D Flyer or for additional information and helpful videos visit CalRecycle C&D website.
- If you need assistance with what material types are recyclable and how to separate them for recycling, please call Salinas Valley Recycles at (831) 775-3018.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Complete, sign and submit the C& D Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan to the Permit Center along with your Building Permit Application.
- If you plan to self-haul your C&D debris, use the list of bonafide processors to locate facilities that will recycle your materials. Inform the recycling facilities that the material is generated in the City of Salinas so origin codes on the weight tickets can be recorded correctly. Always ask the recycling facility for all of your weight tickets and receipts.
- Once your project is complete, you must submit the C&D Waste Reduction and Recycling Report to the Permit Center. Make sure to include all weight tickets and receipts for all of your recycled and disposed materials.
- Your final Waste Reduction and Recycling Report should include the following information:
- Identify the types and quantities (tons) of materials recycled, reused, salvaged and/or disposed,
- Identify how the materials were handled: "source separated" or "mixed",
- Identify the method of transport for debris materials (self-haul, franchise hauler),
- Identify where the materials were taken for recycling or disposal, with all invoices, weight tags and receipts.
- Submit the completed report to:
City of Salinas – Permit Services
65 West Alisal St., 1st Floor
Salinas, California 93901
Fax: (831) 758-7251
Email: [email protected]
Permit Fees
The Community Development Department collects development fees for all construction requiring a permit. Fees collected include permit fees, impact fees, development fees and entitlement fees.
In addition to City fees, certain projects may trigger fees charged by groups outside of the cities jurisdiction. Staff recommends applicants contact the following groups as soon as the scope of work is determined.
For more information visit the Development Impact Fees page here.
Monthly Reports - 2020
Reports providing details of Permits Applied, Permits Issued, Permits by Type and Permits Finaled for the months of 2020.
Monthly Reports - 2019
Reports providing details of Permits Applied, Permits Issued, Permits by Type and Permits Finaled for the months of 2019.
What's Happening for Permit Center
Current Building and Fire Codes
Effective January 1, 2020 the applicable design standards will become the 2019 Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. There are some local modifications to Part 9 (Fire) and Part 11 (Cal Green). Be sure to check Chapter 9 of the Municipal Code for specifics.
Permit Center Continuing to Serve Projects Deemed as Essential Services or Businesses

To continue serving the Salinas community and move essential projects forward, effective April 13, 2020, additional staffing will be reporting for work at the Permit Center. Staff is committed to providing the best customer service possible while adhering to the shelter-in-place Order of the Monterey County Health Officer (issued April 3, 2020).
To protect the health and safety of our customers and staff, the doors will remain closed to walk-in customers, and staff will begin processing applications electronically in order to address permits deemed as essential services or businesses. Staff will be able to...