Express Building Permit Applications

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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):

Re-Roof Verification Form (Contractor Use Only; PDF Fillable Form)

New Roof Verification Form (Contractor Use Only; PDF Fillable Form)

Window Verification Form (Contractor Use Only; PDF Fillable Form)

PEX Flushing Verification Form (Contractor Use Only; PDF Fillable Form)

Smoke and Carbon Alarm Declaration (PDF Fillable Form) 

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.