This division is responsible for processing, regulating and monitoring all construction work within the City. Building plans for projects are reviewed to assure conformance with all state and local laws. After permit issuance, periodic inspections are conducted by city building inspectors to verify that the structure is in conformance with the approved plans. If you have questions about permit submittal please visit our webpage Building.  

Below are some building division forms, however, the list is extensive so if you don't find what you are looking for here, please contact us by phone at 530-757-5610 or email OnlinePermits@cityofdavis.org
 

FORMS

• Accessibility Worksheet (2024)
• Air Gaps 
• Air District Questionnaire 
• Alternate Methods or Materials 
• Anode Bag Requirements 
• Appliance Barrier Requirements
• Bathroom Remodel/ Shower Surround
• Building Permit Extension Request 
• Commercial EV Charging Checklist
• Commercial Permit Application Checklist 
• Community Development Information 
• Cool Roof Worksheet and Requirements 
• Construction & Demolition Diversion Plan Form
• Construction and Demolition Diversion Report (2022)
• Declaration form 
• Electrical Service Load Worksheet      
• Fees Trade Permits 
• Fireplaces Insert and Stoves 
• Gas Piping Installation and Testing 
• Green Commercial Addition Remodel Checklist 
• Green Residential Addition Remodel Checklist 
• Grey Water Laundry to Landscape 
• Grey Water Rain Water Catchment System 
• HERS Ver Req Alt Charge Measure Pro
• HVAC Installer Certification
• Instructions to Pay Building Permit Fees Online
• Kitchen Remodel
• Owner Builder Information (PDF Fillable Form)
• Permit Application Commercial (PDF Fillable Form)
• Permit Application Residential (PDF Fillable Form)
• Re Roof Policy-2023 
• Required Permits
• Resale Extension Request
• Resale Inspection Application (PDF Fillable Form)  
• Resale Inspection Brochure 
• Resale Self Certification Package
• Residential Electrical Service Upgrade
• Residential EV Charging Checklist 2023
• Residential Permit Application Checklist 
• Residential Rooftop Solar (PV) Checklist 
• Residential Zoning Checklist
• Scope of Work 
• Shed Trellis Worksheet
• Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms (PDF Fillable Form) 
• Special Inspection and Testing Agreement
• Sprinkler Valve
• Storm Water Pollution Prevention
• Swimming Pool and Spa Checklist and Regulations 
• Temp Power and Gas 
• Third Party Plan Check and Master Plan Policy
• Trellis Patio Cover Information
• Trellis Patio Cover less than 120 sq ft
• Universal Design Checklist
• Water Heater On Demand Tankless
• Water Heater 
• Whole House Fan 
• Window Skylight Worksheet Additions 
• Window Skylight Worksheet Alterations

Please click Building Inspection for scheduling inspections and Resale Program for information on resale process.

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