Foster City, CA · San Mateo County
Building Permit Application
Property owners, contractors, and authorized agents use this application to request a Foster City building permit for work other than re-roofing.
What this form is
Use this application to request a building permit for construction work in Foster City; the form excludes re-roofing permits. It asks for project details, property and contact information, contractor or owner-builder details, and required signatures and declarations. Depending on the project, the application must be accompanied by agent authorization, a construction contract, a geotechnical report, or an owner-builder acknowledgment form.
Who needs it
Property owners, contractors, or authorized agents applying for a Foster City permit for construction work other than re-roofing need this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the Community Development Department, Building Division, at 610 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404; the form also lists [email protected].
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; its contractor and workers’ compensation declarations are made under penalty of perjury, and the signer signs and dates them.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Building Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Form
Fill in the project, property, applicant, and contractor or owner-builder information, then sign and date the required sections.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include applicable agent authorization, project contract, geotechnical report, or owner-builder acknowledgment forms.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to Foster City’s Community Development Department, Building Division, using the contact details on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
- No. The application does not require notarization; its contractor and workers’ compensation declarations are made under penalty of perjury and signed by the declarant.
- Who can use this building permit application?
- A property owner, contractor, or authorized agent can apply. The form is for all permit application types except re-roofing.
- What attachments may be required?
- Depending on the project, submit an agent authorization form, a project construction contract with a time-and-material breakdown, a geotechnical report, or an owner-builder acknowledgment form.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
- Submit it to the Community Development Department, Building Division, at the address listed on the form. The form also lists [email protected].
Need something notarized?
This Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Foster City form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.