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Are you applying for one of the following permits?
News Rack Permit
No Fee Street Tree Permit
Residential Rooftop-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
Learn more
about Residential Rooftop-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
Transportation Permit
(Not the same as a Traffic Control Permit.)
Simple Permit
(no-plan Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing permit)
Learn more
about Simple Permits
Note:
User accounts are required to submit all online permit applications.
View tutorial
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View List of Permits
Are you applying for a no-plan Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical permit?
Yes
No
Your desired permit isn't available online.
Please contact us to apply
.
Schedule an Appointment
Call 619-446-5000
Walk-In
Public counters are open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday. All public counters are closed from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Walk-in services are not available after 3 p.m. and walk-in customers arriving after 1 p.m. may not be seen.
View our location
Pay or Find an
Invoice
To pay your invoice, select your permit below.
For construction changes, select the associated permit below.
Building
Demolition
Engineering
Fire - Alarms, Kitchen Hoods, Suppression Systems, Underground Fire Services
News Rack
Plan (required) Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing
Preliminary Review
Residential Rooftop-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic (PV)
Signs
Simple (No-plan) Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing
Traffic Control
Transportation
Yes
No
Was the application submitted on or after March 1, 2021?
Yes
No
Was the application submitted on or after July 19, 2021?
Yes
No
Schedule an
Inspection
View Building & Land Use
Enforcement Cases
Request a Building & Land Use
Enforcement Investigation
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Status
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Status of my Project
To check your status or construction changes, select your application below.
Building
Discretionary
Demolition
Engineering
Fire - Alarms, Kitchen Hoods, Suppression Systems, Underground Fire Services
News Rack
Plan (required) Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing
Residential Rooftop-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic (PV)
Signs
Simple (No-plan) Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing
Traffic Control
Transportation
Yes
No
Was the application submitted on or after March 1, 2021?
Yes
No
Was the application submitted on or after July 19, 2021?
Yes
No
Was the application submitted on or after December 19, 2021?
Yes
No
Use Interactive Map to Find Permit Info
To check your status or construction changes, select your application below.
Building
Discretionary
Demolition
Engineering
Fire - Alarms, Kitchen Hoods, Suppression Systems, Underground Fire Services
News Rack
Plan (required) Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing
Residential Rooftop-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic (PV)
Signs
Simple (No-plan) Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing
Traffic Control
Transportation
Yes
No
Was the application submitted on or after March 1, 2021?
Yes
No
Was the application submitted on or after July 19, 2021?
Yes
No
Was the application submitted on or after December 19, 2021?
Yes
No
Request for
Building Records
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Zoning Information
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Top Searches:
Information Bulletins
Forms
Project Submittal Manual
Project Status Search
When is a Permit Required?
Latest News
More News
Notice of One-Day Closure for In-Person Services and Phone Lines – April 29, 2026
16 hours 41 minutes ago
Effective April 22, 2026 - Local Amendments to the 2025 California Building Standards Code
1 week ago
City of San Diego’s Affordable Housing Program Permits 6,746 Homes Over Three Years
2 weeks ago
Fee Changes Effective May 4, 2026
2 weeks 1 day ago
Construction Insider Newsletter - Winter 2026
3 weeks 2 days ago
March 31 Holiday Office Closure
4 weeks 1 day ago
Features
Fast Track Your Permit
Complete Communities Now
Office to Residential Conversions
Permitting Center Dashboard
Small Business and Restaurant Express Program
Accessory and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU/JADU)
Spaces as Places
Short-Term Residential Occupancy
Cannabis Information
Recent State and Local Regulation Changes
Downtown Development Toolkit
Housing Toolkit
Guaranteed Second Opinion
City Bulletin of Public Notices
City Planning Department
Storm Recovery FAQs
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Skip to main content
Development Services
Site Menu
DSD Home
Permits, Approvals & Inspections
News & Programs
Zoning
Codes & Regulations
Forms & Publications
Public Hearings, Meetings & Notices
Fees
Records
Building & Land Use Enforcement
Development Services
Locations and Hours
Contact Us
About Us
We're Hiring
Most Requested Services
Apply Now
Learn About Permits & Approvals
Schedule an
Appointment
View Permit Application Processing Timeline
Are you applying for one of the following permits?
News Rack Permit
No Fee Street Tree Permit
Residential Rooftop-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
Learn more
about Residential Rooftop-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
Transportation Permit
(Not the same as a Traffic Control Permit.)
Simple Permit
(no-plan Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing permit)
Learn more
about Simple Permits
Note:
User accounts are required to submit all online permit applications.
View tutorial
Yes
No
View List of Permits
Are you applying for a no-plan Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical permit?
Yes
No
Your desired permit isn't available online.
Please contact us to apply
.
Schedule an Appointment
Call 619-446-5000
Walk-In
Public counters are open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday. All public counters are closed from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Walk-in services are not available after 3 p.m. and walk-in customers arriving after 1 p.m. may not be seen.
View our location
Pay or Find an
Invoice
To pay your invoice, select your permit below.
For construction changes, select the associated permit below.
Building
Demolition
Engineering
Fire - Alarms, Kitchen Hoods, Suppression Systems, Underground Fire Services
News Rack
Plan (required) Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing
Preliminary Review
Residential Rooftop-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic (PV)
Signs
Simple (No-plan) Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing
Traffic Control
Transportation
Yes
No
Was the application submitted on or after March 1, 2021?
Yes
No
Was the application submitted on or after July 19, 2021?
Yes
No
Schedule an
Inspection
View Building & Land Use
Enforcement Cases
Request a Building & Land Use
Enforcement Investigation
Search for
Project
Status
Search for
Status of my Project
To check your status or construction changes, select your application below.
Building
Discretionary
Demolition
Engineering
Fire - Alarms, Kitchen Hoods, Suppression Systems, Underground Fire Services
News Rack
Plan (required) Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing
Residential Rooftop-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic (PV)
Signs
Simple (No-plan) Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing
Traffic Control
Transportation
Yes
No
Was the application submitted on or after March 1, 2021?
Yes
No
Was the application submitted on or after July 19, 2021?
Yes
No
Was the application submitted on or after December 19, 2021?
Yes
No
Use Interactive Map to Find Permit Info
To check your status or construction changes, select your application below.
Building
Discretionary
Demolition
Engineering
Fire - Alarms, Kitchen Hoods, Suppression Systems, Underground Fire Services
News Rack
Plan (required) Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing
Residential Rooftop-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic (PV)
Signs
Simple (No-plan) Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing
Traffic Control
Transportation
Yes
No
Was the application submitted on or after March 1, 2021?
Yes
No
Was the application submitted on or after July 19, 2021?
Yes
No
Was the application submitted on or after December 19, 2021?
Yes
No
Request for
Building Records
View
Zoning Information
Search DSD:
Top Searches:
Information Bulletins
Forms
Project Submittal Manual
Project Status Search
When is a Permit Required?
Latest News
More News
Notice of One-Day Closure for In-Person Services and Phone Lines – April 29, 2026
16 hours 41 minutes ago
Effective April 22, 2026 - Local Amendments to the 2025 California Building Standards Code
1 week ago
City of San Diego’s Affordable Housing Program Permits 6,746 Homes Over Three Years
2 weeks ago
Fee Changes Effective May 4, 2026
2 weeks 1 day ago
Construction Insider Newsletter - Winter 2026
3 weeks 2 days ago
March 31 Holiday Office Closure
4 weeks 1 day ago
Features
Fast Track Your Permit
Complete Communities Now
Office to Residential Conversions
Permitting Center Dashboard
Small Business and Restaurant Express Program
Accessory and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU/JADU)
Spaces as Places
Short-Term Residential Occupancy
Cannabis Information
Recent State and Local Regulation Changes
Downtown Development Toolkit
Housing Toolkit
Guaranteed Second Opinion
City Bulletin of Public Notices
City Planning Department
Storm Recovery FAQs
Ask a Certified Access Specialist (CASp)
Customer Bill of Rights
We Want Your Feedback!
Sign up to receive meeting agendas news and updates.
Subscribe Now