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Get Started on Your Project

Are you a homeowner, contractor, developer or business owner needing permits for your project? Find your project from the list of common types below, and click on the matching link for more info on what permits you'll need, and next steps to get started!

Homeowners

New homes, RVs, ADUs, additions & conversions, remodels, retrofits, & other projects.

Developers

New houses, duplexes, apartments, major developments, creek & tree protection, solar & telecom facilities.

Business Owners

Permitting business activities (Zoning Clearances), signs, fences, outdoor dining & retail, and cannabis.

Just getting started? Need help with permits or licenses? Visit our Business Assistance Center!

Green Infrastructure

Solar energy systems, EV charging stations, community gardens, and more!

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