El Cerrito, CA · Contra Costa County
Building Permit Extension Request
Property owners, contractors, or agents use this form to request an extension for a building permit in El Cerrito.
What this form is
This form lets a property owner, contractor, or agent request a building permit extension and explain the reason for the request. It states that one six-month extension is allowed and that at least one inspection must be scheduled during that period to keep the permit active. The form asks for the date, permit number, job address, requester, reason, printed name, and signature.
Who needs it
A property owner, contractor, or agent seeking an extension for an El Cerrito building permit should complete this request.
How to submit it
Submit the completed request to the Community Development Department, 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530; the form lists 510.215.4360.
About notarization
This request is signed and dated without a notary; the form lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Request
Download the Building Permit Extension Request PDF.
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Complete The Form
Enter the date, permit number, job address, requester, and reason for the extension, then print your name and sign.
- 3
Gather Attachments
The form does not list any required attachments.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed request to the Community Development Department at 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Extension Request?
- No. This request is signed and dated without a notary, and the form lists no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Extension Request?
- Submit it to the Community Development Department at 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530. The form lists 510.215.4360.
- What information does the request ask for?
- It asks for the date, permit number, job address, who is requesting the extension, the reason, a printed name, and a signature.
- How long is the extension described on the form?
- The form states that one six-month extension is allowed and says to schedule at least one inspection during that time to keep the permit active.
Need something notarized?
This Building Permit Extension Request doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another El Cerrito form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.