Taft, CA · Kern County
Building Permit Application
Property owners, applicants, and contractors use this application to provide project and contact information when applying for a building permit in Taft.
What this form is
The application collects the building address, parcel number, work type, project details, valuation, and contact and license information for the owner, applicant, contractor, and design professional. For residential plan review, the document calls for two identical sets of plans and lists minimum supporting materials, including structural calculations and energy documentation when applicable. The form also includes planning and building department review sections.
Who needs it
Property owners, applicants, or contractors seeking a building permit in Taft should complete the applicable sections and provide the listed plans and materials.
How to submit it
The application lists the City of Taft at 209 E. Kern Street, Taft, CA 93268, with a phone number and fax number. It says to submit two sets of building and plot plans.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the listed plans and other supporting materials are not described as notarized or sworn, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Building Permit Application PDF.
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Complete Applicable Sections
Print legibly, fill in applicable information, and write N/A in sections that do not apply.
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Gather Plans And Materials
Prepare two sets of building and plot plans and consult the residential presubmittal checklist for applicable supporting materials.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application and two sets of plans to the City of Taft at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
- No. This document has no notary block. The listed plans and supporting materials are not described as notarized or sworn, so the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
- The form lists the City of Taft at 209 E. Kern Street, Taft, CA 93268. It says to submit two sets of building and plot plans.
- What plans are required for residential plan review?
- The checklist calls for two identical sets of plans drawn to scale, with site, floor, structural, and specified lighting and equipment information.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for the building address, parcel number, type of work, project details, valuation, and contact and license information for the owner, applicant, contractor, and design professional.