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NOW! Owner-Builders can obtain simple permits on-line, see below.

 

PRMD contracts with Accela Inc. to allow licensed contractors and owner-builders to apply for simple permits on their Accela Permit™ Manager website. Also anyone can make a payment on certain types of existing permits through the site.

 

If you are already a registered user you may go directly to Accela Citizen Access™ Permit Manager website.

 

If you are not registered you can follow the instructions to make a payment via the Citizen Access website.

 

Please see below for the types of permits that can be applied for through this website.

 

If you are a licensed contractor:

  • You must have valid Workers Compensation Insurance (or self insure)
  • You must register with PRMD and Accela.

If you are an Owner-Builder:

  • You must sign the owner-builder declaration on your permit application.
  • You must register with Accela. You do not have to register with PRMD.
 

Residential building permits that can be obtained online:

  • re-roofs with no structural modifications or reframing
  • siding replacement
  • window replacement (with a different size)
  • water heater new or replacement (including associated piping and vents)
  • HVAC new or replacement (including associated piping and vents)
  • electrical service replacement (with a pre-existing meter)
  • electrical service upgrade (maximum of 400 amps and associated wiring)
  • minor electrical repair
  • Installation or replacement of interior wall coverings (sheet rock, paneling etc.)
  • Dry rot repair and/or replacement in kind, or other alterations to not more than 40 lineal feet of wall, provided the work meets the definition of conventional light-frame construction in the Building code which does not require design analysis.
  • Repairs to decking or guardrails of decks.
  • Any of the above associated with remodeling projects involving alterations to not more than 40 lineal feet of wall

Building permits can not be issued online for:

  • any project which requires submittal of plans
  • structural demolition
  • historic structures
  • SB-547 (unreinforced masonry) structures
  • structures that are currently in the Code Enforcement process
  • structures in a flood zone
  • any work on or within manufactured homes
  • work which will disturb asbestos
  • commercial construction/remodel/alteration
  • new electrical meter/service
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Although every effort is made to provide complete and accurate information on this website, users are advised to contact appropriate PRMD staff before making project decisions. This may involve contacting more than one section within PRMD (e.g. Building, Plan Check, Zoning, Well & Septic, etc.), since each section implements specific codes or ordinances which may affect your project.
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