NEW Application Process for Cannabis Permits

Step 1.Create your user account

The first step is to create a user account in Accela. This account is your "key" to the system and will grant you access to apply for your cannabis permit.  

To help you get started, we have a Step-by-Step Guide(PDF, 558KB) for on creating your account.

Step 2.Gather documents

Once your account is set up, you should gather the necessary documents.  Having these documents ready will make the upload process much faster.

For All Applicants:

• Live Scan(PDF, 150KB)
• CEQA Questionnaire(PDF, 312KB)
• Proof of Property Ownership/Lease Agreement
• Floor Plan
• Odor Mitigation
• Security Plan
• Community Beautification Plan
• Copy of State Registration (except those applying as individuals)

For applicants who believe they qualify as "Equity", please review the Cannabis Equity Program documents required to fulfill this requirement.

Additional documents required by activity type:

Cultivation

• Confirmation of enrollment in the Renewable 100 Program
• PG & E Load Study(PDF, 1MB) (only if proposed canopy (includes both mature and immature canopy) is over 20,000 square feet)

Delivery & Transporters

• Proof of Commercial General Liability and Endorsement(PDF, 205KB)
• Proof of Auto Insurance(PDF, 205KB) or a letter of intent/"will serve" if a policy is not yet in place from the insurance company

Read more about the required documents.(PDF, 334KB)

Step 3.Apply Online

Once you gathered all your documents, you are ready to go.

Start your application in Accela

For more information, please review our helpful cannabis permit application guide(PDF, 4MB).