El Centro, CA · Imperial County
Building Permit Application
El Centro property owners and contractors use this application to request a building permit and provide project, property, contractor, and permittee information.
What this form is
The application covers residential and commercial projects, including new construction, remodeling, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, demolition, and other work. It asks for project and contact details, proposed work, contractor or owner-builder information, and required approvals; it also includes a smoke and carbon monoxide self-certification. Applications without an issued permit within 180 days expire, and new construction and demolition require a construction waste management plan.
Who needs it
Property owners or contractors seeking a building permit in El Centro should complete the application and provide the required project information.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the smoke and carbon monoxide self-certification also asks the permittee to sign and date it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Building Permit Application and review the project types and information it requests.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter the project address, contact and property details, proposed work, and contractor or owner-builder information as applicable.
- 3
Gather Required Materials
Include a construction waste management plan for new construction or demolition. Complete the smoke and carbon monoxide self-certification when applicable.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the El Centro Building Permit Application cover?
- It covers project types including new construction, remodeling, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, demolition, pools, signs, and other work, and includes a smoke and carbon monoxide self-certification.
- Who should complete this building permit application?
- Property owners or contractors seeking a building permit should provide project, property, contact, and contractor or owner-builder information. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
- No. This application is signed without a notary; its smoke and carbon monoxide self-certification also asks the permittee to sign and date it.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another El Centro form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.