Ridgecrest, CA · Kern County
Building Permit Extension Request
Active building permit holders use this form to ask Ridgecrest’s Community Development Department for an extension and explain the reason for the delay.
What this form is
This form lets an applicant request an extension for an active building permit and explain the delay. The Building Official may grant up to 365 days when justified cause is demonstrated; permits associated with code violation cases are not eligible. The form asks for permit and site details, applicant contact information, the reason for the request, and the applicant’s signature and date. Approved requests are notified by email.
Who needs it
Applicants with active Ridgecrest building permits who need more time should complete this form and explain the delay.
How to submit it
Complete every box, provide a brief explanation for the delay, and email the form to [email protected]. The document also states that credit card payments are accepted via the City of Ridgecrest website.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the request, and the document mentions no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Building Permit Extension Request.
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Complete the Form
Fill every box with the permit, site, applicant, and contact details, and briefly explain the delay.
- 3
Sign and Date
Sign and date the request as the applicant.
- 4
Email the Request
Email the completed form to [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Extension Request?
- No. This request has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it. The document does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Extension Request?
- Complete every box, explain the delay, and email the form to [email protected].
- Who can request a building permit extension?
- An applicant may request an extension for an active building permit. Permits associated with code violation cases are not eligible.
- What happens if the extension is approved?
- The city will notify you by email. If granted, you must obtain a passing inspection within the approved extension period; only one extension may be granted.