Desert Hot Springs, CA · Riverside County
Building Permit Application
Property owners or authorized applicants use this fillable application to request a building permit from the City of Desert Hot Springs.
What this form is
The application requests property and contractor or architect information, permit and work types, project details, and the work’s valuation. The city requires applicable sections to be completed before processing. For new construction, the form says to include three complete sets of plans and two sets each of structural, energy, and truss calculations, plus a PDF.
Who needs it
Property owners or people authorized by the owner need this application to request a building permit for a project in Desert Hot Springs.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application to the City’s Building and Safety Department at 11999 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. The form says the application fee is due in full when submitted.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it requires no notarized attachment or related sworn step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the fillable Building Permit Application.
- 2
Complete The Applicable Sections
Fill in the property, contractor or architect, permit, work, and project information.
- 3
Gather Required Plans
For new construction, include three complete sets of plans, two sets each of structural, energy, and truss calculations, and a PDF.
- 4
Sign And Date The Application
Read page two, then sign and date the application.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the application and pay the application fee at the Building and Safety Department, 11999 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for a Desert Hot Springs building permit?
- The property owner or someone authorized by the legal owner can apply. The form asks the signer to certify their ownership or authorization.
- What information does the building permit application ask for?
- It asks for the project address, owner and contractor or architect details, permit and work types, project description, valuation, and applicant signature.
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
- No. The application requires a signature and date, but has no notary block or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
- Submit it to the City’s Building and Safety Department at 11999 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. The application fee is due in full when submitted.
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This Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Desert Hot Springs form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.