Permits

SPECIAL NOTE TO ALL ENGINEERS AND/OR DESIGNERS SUBMITTING PLANS FOR REVIEW: DALY CITY NO LONG ACCESPT DALY CITY BRACED WALL DESIGN AID FOR STRENGTHENING WALLS WHEN HABITABLE ROOMS ARE ADDED TO UNFINISHED GARAGE/BASEMENT AREAS. REFER TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE AND CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE FOR CODE COMPLIANT DESIGNS.

Notice regarding plan review times: Due to a high volume of applications and staff vacancies, the times frame for initial plan review is currently longer than normal. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we seek additional staff support. 

Permits Required

According to the California Building Code, as adopted by the City of Daly City, a permit is required to undertake any of the following actions regarding any building or structure in Daly City:

  • Alter
  • Construct
  • Convert
  • Demolish
  • Enlarge
  • Erect
  • Improve
  • Move
  • Remove
  • Repair

If your have questions as to whether your project requires a permit, visit the Is a Permit Required? page, or contact the Building Division to learn more.

Applying for Permit

To submit an application for new permits and plan check, email the Building Division the following:

  1. Building Permit Application (PDF) or Re-Roofing Permit Application (PDF)
  2. Credit Card Authorization (PDF)
  3. Any other supporting documentation; e.g., electronic PDF files of your drawings/plans, calculations, etc., as necessary (you may also provide us with a downloadable link to a digital cloud-based storage service to retrieve your files)
  4. Resubmittals to plan review comments shall be submitted through the Building Division email as well.

Online permitting is now available for the following permit types through our online portal. 

Commercial
Residential
RoofsRoofs

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Licensed Contractors

California law requires that all home improvement projects valuated at more than $500 for labor and materials be performed by a licensed contractor.

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Daly City Amendments

Please refer to Ordinance No. 1461 for most recent changes made to the Municipal Code. 

Specific Daly City amendments to California Code of Regulations T-24 and International Property Maintenance Code can be obtained from the City Clerk's Office located in City Hall or may also be viewed online under our Municipal Code Title 15 Building and Construction page.

Contact the City Clerk's Office for more information by calling 650-991-8078.

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