Building Permits
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1.) Save or download the application to your computer first, before completing application fields.
2.) Complete fields and do one of the following to submit your application:
Digitally sign your application, then hit the "Digitally Sign and Submit" button at the bottom of page 2 (you must have the ability to electronically/digitally sign with a program such as DocuSign or Adobe Acrobat Sign), OR
Print the completed application, sign with a wet signature and email as an attachment to permitcenter@cityofslt.us. You may also mail your application or drop it off in person (1052 Tata Lane, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150).
Licensed Contractor Application (PDF Fillable Form). You MUST provide your City Business License #.
Owner or Owner Agent/Representative Application (PDF Fillable Form)
Project Specific Required Forms (Due at Final Inspection):
It is our goal to process all of the above types of permits by the end of the next business day (these permits expire after twelve months). Once your permit has been processed, a Permit Technician will email a copy of your permit and receipt to the email provided and a hard copy of your permit card will be delivered to your jobsite upon your first scheduled inspection.
Please contact the permitcenter@cityofslt.us (530-542-6010) if you have any questions.
You must have a C12 license and a Certificate of Liability Insurance on file with the City, listing the City as additional insured, in order to work in the City’s right-of-way. City Liability Insurance and Contractor license must be on file with the City of South Lake Tahoe and must remain current throughout the paving season.
- Encroachment Permit In Right-of-Way (PDF Fillable Form)
- BMP Calculation Spreadsheet (PDF Fillable Form)
A BMP Calculation Spreadsheet demonstrating the treatment capacity is sufficient is required. If the property has been deemed Site Constrained by the TRPA, a BMP Source Control Certificate is required. More information can be found here.
Plan Check Permits
Some projects are more complex and require a review of plans, engineering, and code requirements. These permits require going through a "Plan Check" process, which must be completed prior to issuing a permit. The City of South Lake Tahoe strives to return Plan Checks within 30 days and "re-checks" within 10 days.
How to Digitally Submit Your Plan Check Application
Plan Check Submittal Checklists
Request a Building Permit or Plan Review Extension (online webform)
Tiny Homes
Please note that an approved TRPA Permit is required prior to submittal to the City Building Department.