East Palo Alto, CA · San Mateo County
Request for Building Permit Extension
Property owners, licensed contractors, or authorized agents use this form to request additional time for a building permit in East Palo Alto.
What this form is
Property owners, licensed contractors, or authorized agents use this request to seek additional time on a building permit. The form asks for the requestor’s name and contact details, jobsite address, permit number, and reasons for the extension. The Chief Building Official decides whether to grant more time; completing and submitting the request does not automatically extend the permit.
Who needs it
A property owner, licensed contractor, or authorized agent seeking additional time for a building permit can complete this request.
How to submit it
Submit the completed request to the City’s Community & Economic Development Department, Building Division, at 1960 Tate Street, or fax it to 650-853-3179.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized attachment or sworn step, so the requestor just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download the Request
Download the building permit extension request form.
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Complete the Form
Enter the requestor’s contact information, jobsite address, permit number, and reason for requesting an extension.
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Sign and Date
The requestor signs and dates the completed form.
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Submit to the Building Division
Submit the form at 1960 Tate Street or fax it to 650-853-3179.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can request a building permit extension?
- The form may be completed by the property owner, a licensed contractor, or an authorized agent. It asks for the permit number, jobsite address, and reason for the request.
- Does submitting this request automatically extend my permit?
- No. The form says approval of additional time is at the discretion of the Chief Building Official, and completing it does not automatically grant an extension.
- Do I need a notary for a building permit extension request?
- No. This request is signed and dated without a notary, and the form lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.
- How do I submit a building permit extension request?
- Submit it to the Building Division at 1960 Tate Street or fax it to 650-853-3179, as listed on the form.