Palo Alto, CA · Santa Clara County
Building Application and Permit Extension / Reactivation Request Form
Property owners, licensed contractors, or others use this form to request an extension or reactivation for a building application or permit.
What this form is
Use this form to request an extension or reactivation for a building application or permit in Palo Alto. Submit a separate form for each application or permit issued for a project address. The form asks for the permit number, project address, project status, justification for the request, a work-completion timeline, and the requester’s contact information and role.
Who needs it
A property owner, licensed contractor, or other requester seeking an extension or reactivation for a building application or permit needs this form.
How to submit it
Email the completed form to [email protected]. The form also lists the Development Center at 285 Hamilton Avenue (First Floor), Palo Alto, CA 94301.
About notarization
No notary is required; the form asks for today’s date and identifies no notarized attachment or sworn related step.
How to submit this form
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Download the Form
Download the Building Application and Permit Extension / Reactivation Request Form.
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Complete the Request
Enter the permit number, project address and status, request justification, work-completion timeline, and your contact information and role.
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Prepare a Separate Form
Complete a separate request form for each application or permit issued for a project address.
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Email the Form
Email the completed form to [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
- What does the permit extension or reactivation form request?
- It requests an extension or reactivation for a building application or permit and asks for project details, justification, a work-completion timeline, and requester information.
- Who should complete this form?
- A property owner, licensed contractor, or other requester can complete it. The form says to submit a separate request for each application or permit issued for a project address.
- Do I need a notary for the permit extension or reactivation request?
- No. The form asks for today’s date and identifies no notarized attachment or sworn related step.
- How do I submit the permit extension or reactivation request?
- Email the completed form to [email protected]. The form also lists the Development Center at 285 Hamilton Avenue (First Floor), Palo Alto, CA 94301.