El Cerrito, CA · Contra Costa County
Building Permit Application
Property owners, contractors, and other applicants use this application to request a City of El Cerrito building permit for proposed construction or other work.
What this form is
The application requests project details, including the job site address, work description, project type, work class, and valuation, along with owner, applicant, and contractor information. The city requires it for proposed work requiring a building permit. It also includes permittee declarations covering contractor licensing, owner-builder status, workers’ compensation, and construction lending when applicable.
Who needs it
Property owners, contractors, agents, and design professionals applying for a building permit for work at a property in El Cerrito need this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application with supporting documents by email to [email protected], as stated on the form.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; its permittee declarations include affirmations under penalty of perjury, but the form does not call for notarization.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Building Permit Application to begin your permit request.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter the project details and the applicable owner, applicant, and contractor information.
- 3
Complete Applicable Declarations
Complete the permittee declaration sections that apply to the project and applicant.
- 4
Gather Supporting Documents
Gather the supporting documents to submit with the application.
- 5
Email The Application
Email the application and supporting documents to [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. Its permittee declarations include affirmations under penalty of perjury, but the form does not call for notarization.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
- Email the completed application and supporting documents to [email protected], as directed on the form.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for the job site address, work description, project type, work class, valuation, and owner, applicant, and contractor details, along with applicable permittee declarations.
Need something notarized?
This Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another El Cerrito form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.