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Permits
Building permits are required before you build, alter, repair or demolish any structure. This includes re-roofing projects, water heater and window replacements and other similar projects. Separate permits are required for electrical work, plumbing work, mechanical work, and pest control repairs.

If you know which permit you need, please click on the menu below. If you are not sure what you need, look at the list on your left to see if any of this information may help you with the process of getting a permit. The following documents are in the pdf format, please download Acrobat Reader if you are unable to view the documents. Adobe Acrobat Reader Download

For more information regarding Permit Services, you may contact the Community Development Department at 707.778.4301, email Permit Services at cdd@ci.petaluma.ca.us, request a permitting meeting or request information in person at:

Community Development Department
11 English St.
Petaluma, CA

Hours: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Monday - Friday or by appointment

Counter Hours:
10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.