Seaside, CA · Monterey County

No notary required

Residential Building Permit Application

Seaside property owners, applicants, and contractors use this application to describe proposed residential construction and provide information for a building permit.

What this form is

Use this application to request a permit for residential work, including new construction, additions, alterations, and listed electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and other work. It asks for the job location, work description and valuation, square footage when applicable, and contact and license details for the owner, applicant, contractor, and design professional. The form lists drawings and supporting documents required for plan review.

Who needs it

Property owners, applicants, and contractors use this application when seeking a Seaside building permit for residential work.

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 document is signed and dated without a notary; it lists plan drawings and supporting documents for review but does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Residential Building Permit Application from the city website.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Describe the work and provide project, property, applicant, owner, contractor, and design professional information as applicable.

  3. 3

    Gather Plan Review Documents

    Prepare the drawings and supporting documents listed on the application for plan review.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Residential Building Permit Application for?
It requests a permit for residential work and collects project, property, and contact information, along with work valuation and applicable square footage.
What documents are listed for plan review?
The form lists four copies of drawings and two copies of supporting documents, such as calculations, truss drawings, and energy compliance documents.
How do I submit the Residential Building Permit Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Do I need a notary for the Residential Building Permit Application?
No. The applicant signs and dates this document without a notary. It lists plan drawings and supporting documents for review but does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.

Need something notarized?

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