Los Gatos, CA · Santa Clara County
Building Permit Application
Property owners, applicants, and contractors use this application to request a Los Gatos building permit and provide project and permit details.
What this form is
Use this application to request a building permit for work at a Los Gatos property. It asks for project, owner, applicant, and contractor information, plus details about the work, building areas, and applicable electrical, mechanical, and plumbing items. Commercial applications also require specified use, occupancy, and construction information; the form notes that incomplete applications can extend processing time.
Who needs it
Property owners, applicants, and contractors seeking a building permit for work in Los Gatos need to complete this application.
How to submit it
Upload the completed application through your Citizen's Portal account at permits.losgatosca.gov/Login. The form says incomplete applications will result in extended processing time.
About notarization
This application is completed without a notary; it identifies no notarized attachment or sworn step, so the applicant completes the form without notarization.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Los Gatos Building Permit Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Provide the required property, project, applicant, and contractor details, along with applicable construction information.
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Complete Permit Details
Fill in the electrical, mechanical, and plumbing details on the next page when applicable.
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Upload to the City
Upload the completed application through your Citizen's Portal account at permits.losgatosca.gov/Login.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Los Gatos Building Permit Application for?
- It requests a building permit and collects project, property, applicant, contractor, and construction details. It also includes electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permit information.
- Who completes this building permit application?
- The form includes fields for the property owner, applicant, tenant contact, and contractor. It also identifies other possible contacts, such as an architect, designer, or engineer.
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
- No. This application has no notary block and identifies no notarized attachment or sworn step, so it can be completed without notarization.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
- Upload the completed application through your Citizen's Portal account at permits.losgatosca.gov/Login. The form warns that incomplete applications can extend processing time.