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BUILDING SERVICES FORMS

Permit Application Part 1 for all permit applications, building, mechanical, grading.  Please review the information sheet part 1 before filling out the form.

Permit Application Part 2 is general information that needs to accompany the permit application.
Please review the information sheet part 2 before filling out the form.

Permit Application Part 3 is information concerning the expiration of the application and permit. Please read and sign the form at the bottom.

Permit Application Part 4 is required if you are applying as owner builder. Please review the description of owner builders for very important legal information.   

Permit Application Part 5 is required if a licensed contractor wishes to authorize an employee to act on his behalf for applying and signing for permit applications only. Please read and only a licensed contractor may sign the form at the bottom. Current license and insurance status will be verified by using the Contractors State License Board web site.

If applying for a new structure, addition, or alteration and you will be using the 2008 California Title 24 Certificate of Compliance "prescriptive method" for calculations, visit the CEC website for all forms needed with the permit application.

Contact an energy consultant for the Certificate of Compliance if the performance approach is utilized for compliance and produced by CEC approved Performance ACM software.

Permit Application Checklist Menu
The permit application forms are for your review and may be completed and printed before visiting Building Services. The signature will be verified at the time of application and a copy made for your records. Please do not fax these forms to our office for processing. Once completed, bring to either one of our offices for processing.  You may use the convenience of sending by mail. See our "mail-in" program. Choose a checklist for your project.

Fee Worksheets Commercial This form has been temporarily removed. Please contact Building Services for an estimate of your fees. 

File Research Request [.pdf]
Fee Estimate Request
[.pdf]
Building Design Criteria Request
[.pdf]
The requests can be printed on your printer. Fill in each request completely and then mail or fax to Building Services for information. Please allow three working days to complete the requested information. The form will then be faxed or mailed back to you. Forms not completely or accurately filled in may delay the response.

Development Agency List
State Firesafe Regulations
[.pdf]
FEMA Checklist for Determining Substantial Improvements
[.pdf]
Residential Plancheck Guidelines
[.pdf]
The information sheets may be printed on your printer or saved as a file (full Adobe  Acrobat® needed) and printed at a later date. We have included lists and information documents in PDF format for your use. All documents with any statements and policies pertain only to El Dorado County Building Services.

Assessor's Builder's Exclusion [.pdf]
Completed new construction may be excluded from supplemental assessment under certain circumstances. The following application form is need for the exclusion from supplemental assessment. Please see our residential permit page for exclusion information. Contact the County Assessor's Office for any questions or additional information.

Manufactured Home Recording Request HCD FORM (433A) [.pdf]
Manufactured Home Assessors Notice HCD FORM (433B) [.pdf]
Authorization to Change Check Date For HCD purpose only [.pdf]
The State of California requires a Certificate of Occupancy be issued for the installation of a permanent manufactured dwelling as a fixture on real property. Use the following forms to request the recording of the dwelling to become taxable real property and not as "chattel" by El Dorado County and to notify the County Assessor's office of this change.

Fees payable to State of California Housing and Community Development (HCD) may be delayed due to the installation of the unit(s) and any check received at issuance may need the date updated before sending to HCD.

Alternative Materials Request
The use of alternate materials, design or methods of construction must be approved by the Building Official prior to construction. It is the responsibility of the permit applicant to provide supporting documentation demonstrating that the alternate is at least the equivalent of that prescribed in the code and shall consist of valid research reports from approved sources. Read the instructions in the cover letter then complete the alternate materials, design or methods of construction request form and forward to the Building Official at Building Services.