What work does this application cover?

The application lists work including demolition, electrical panel changes, HVAC, roofing, rooftop solar, sewer lateral replacement, siding, shower or tub replacement, water heaters, and window or door replacement.

Who can apply for a Tehachapi over-the-counter building permit?

The application collects information for the applicant, property owner, contractor, and design professional. It includes declarations for licensed contractors and owner-builders.

Do I need a notary for the Over The Counter Building Permit Application?

No. The document does not specify notarization. Some permit declarations are made under penalty of perjury and still require signatures.

How do I submit the Over The Counter Building Permit Application?

The form lists the Tehachapi Building Department at 117 S. Robinson Street, Tehachapi, CA 93561, and permits@tehachapicityhall.com as contact information.

Tehachapi, CA · Kern County

No notary required

Over The Counter Building Permit Application

This application lets property owners, contractors, and other applicants request an over-the-counter building permit for specified work at a Tehachapi job site.

What this form is

The City of Tehachapi Building Department application covers work such as demolition, electrical panel changes, HVAC, roofing, solar, and window or door replacement. It asks for the job-site address, project details, applicant and property owner contact information, and contractor or design professional information. The application also includes permit declarations, worker’s compensation information, and an owner-builder acknowledgment and information verification form.

Who needs it

Property owners, contractors, or other applicants seeking an over-the-counter building permit for work listed on the application need to complete it.

How to submit it

The form lists the City of Tehachapi Building Department, 117 S. Robinson Street, Tehachapi, CA 93561, and [email protected]. It does not state a fee.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; its permit declarations include statements made under penalty of perjury, but no notarization is specified.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Over The Counter Building Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Enter the job-site, project, applicant, property owner, and contractor or design professional information that applies.
3
Complete Applicable Declarations
Complete the applicable permit declarations and owner-builder acknowledgment, if required for your application.
4
Submit To The Building Department
Use the Building Department address or email listed on the form to contact the city about submitting the application.

Frequently asked questions

What work does this application cover?: The application lists work including demolition, electrical panel changes, HVAC, roofing, rooftop solar, sewer lateral replacement, siding, shower or tub replacement, water heaters, and window or door replacement.
Who can apply for a Tehachapi over-the-counter building permit?: The application collects information for the applicant, property owner, contractor, and design professional. It includes declarations for licensed contractors and owner-builders.
Do I need a notary for the Over The Counter Building Permit Application?: No. The document does not specify notarization. Some permit declarations are made under penalty of perjury and still require signatures.
How do I submit the Over The Counter Building Permit Application?: The form lists the Tehachapi Building Department at 117 S. Robinson Street, Tehachapi, CA 93561, and [email protected] as contact information.

Need something notarized?

This Over The Counter Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Tehachapi form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.