Most construction requires a building permit to be obtained prior to the start of work. For some smaller items, these may be issued "Over the Counter - by appointment only." 
All other permits require a plan check, in which Town departments will review your plans for code compliance. All permits are applied for online on the line below. For more detail please read: 

Understanding the Permit Process.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR A PERMIT:

• All permits are applied for online through the link above (eTrakit). Only digital plans and documents (PDFs) are accepted.
• The Permit Submittal Checklist is required to be completed and submitted with ALL permit applications that need plan review. 
• You will need an eTrakit account to apply for a permit. 
  • Home Owners or those acting on behalf of the homeowner can set up a Public account. Input home owner information and applicant information. 
  • Contractors need to have their accounts set up by staff. Email permits@townofsananselmo.org with the following information:
    • Business Name.
    • Business Address
    • Business Email and Phone Number
    • CSLB Number. YOU MUST BE A LICENSED CALIFORNIA CONTRACTOR TO DO WORK IN SAN ANSELMO.
• Please see the "How To" page for tutorial videos. 

CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE AN INSPECTION:

• All inspections are scheduled online through the link above (eTrakit). 
• Inspections are scheduled Monday through Friday. Morning or Afternoon placement may be requested but is not guaranteed. Morning time slots are usually 8:30am - 12pm, and afternoon time slots are usually 12:30pm - 3pm.
• Please choose AM or PM.  
• The inspector is available by phone for questions Monday through Friday from 7:30-8:30am, and usually return return voicemails within 1-2 business day(s).
• Please see the "How To" page for tutorial videos.

About the Permit Process:

Most construction requires a building permit to be obtained prior to the start of work. For some smaller items, these may be issued "Over the Counter, by appointment only".  All other permits require a plan check, in which Town department will review your plans for code compliance. All permits are applied for online on the line above. For more detail please read Understanding the Permit Process.

• All required forms and plans must be attached during the online application process. For online forms, please visit the Forms and Resources Tab.
• Permit Submittal Checklist: THIS MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED WITH ALL BUILDING PERMITS
• Expedited Third-Party Plan Check and Inspections Form
• Visit the Building Department page for additional information and forms.
• Construction Management Plan Guidelines
• Disability Access Requirements and Resources
• Green Building Resources

Additional fees may apply for repeated inspections or plans not meeting submittal requirements:

• Included in permit costs are fees that cover plan checking and inspections. The fees are based on the size and cost of the project and a portion of those fees are allocated to plan checks and inspections. Based on this, permit applications will only get two plan checks per submittal and additional fees will apply for more than two plan checks. Additional inspections due to no shows by the applicant, repeated inspections for poor quality work not meeting code or industry standards will also have additional fees based on the number of additional inspections. 
• See Plan Submittal Checklist and Understanding the Permit Process links above for plan submittal requirements.
•  If you are submitting plans for review, a plan check fee must be paid for prior to your application being reviewed. This is the line item “Plan checks with Building,” and sometimes “Fire plan check”  fees ONLY and can only be paid via check. Do NOT drop off total amount due. Please confirm fees with town staff prior to dropping off a check.