Apply for a Building Permit
Now that you are a proud property owner and you want to start your construction project. How do I apply for a permit?
You're ready to bring it all to the Permit Processing Center at the County Administrative Center building. Make sure you have all of the information required for submitting the plans before you come in to apply:
- 3 complete sets of your construction plans
- 3 site plans
- 2 sets of truss calculations (You only need these calculations if you're using manufactured trusses.)
- 2 sets of engineering calculations (You need this if you had an engineer involved.)
- Your checkbook. You must be prepared to pay your Plan Check Fees at the time you bring in your plans. We can not accept your plans unless these fees are paid!
- 2 sets of your septic design with site plan (if a permit is for a new dwelling)
Our office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 3:30pm for permit processing. You can also submit the application online using our Citizen Access Portal.
Submitting
your plans
- Agent Authorization Letter (PDF)
- Building Permit Application (PDF)
- Building Permit Application Handbook (PDF)
- Commercial Plan Submittal Checklist (PDF)
- Deferred Submittal Worksheet (PDF)
- Driveway Standards Handout (PDF)
- Erosion and Sediment Control Plans (PDF)
- Manufactured Home Alterations and Permit Guidelines (PDF)
- Manufactured Home Checklist (PDF)
- Residential Plan Submittal Checklist -Fillable (PDF)
- Residential Solar PV Submittal Checklist (PDF)
- Special Inspection Agreement (PDF)
As-Built Construction
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Trisha Tillotson
Agency DirectorPhone: 530-265-1222
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Community Development Agency
Physical Address
950 Maidu Avenue, Suite 170
PO Box 599002
Nevada City, CA 95959-7902
Phone 530-265-1222Fax 530-478-5799
Hours
Monday - Friday
Open from 8-5pm
CDA New Project Submittals: 8-3:30pm
Appointments are available. Book an appointment.