Permit Center

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Contact Us

(650) 595-7422   
PermitCenter@Belmont.gov

One Twin Pines Lane, Suite 110 
Belmont, CA  94002

The Permit Center provides permits for property construction.  Other permits such as tree removal, facilities or construction in the public right-of-way including roadway banners, and planning entitlements can be obtained by respective departments.   

Permit Center Hours

Walk-In Counter Hours: 
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:30am-11:30am

Staff for Permitting, Building, Planning, and Engineering are available during counter hours.   

Online permitting:  Click on the blue buttons below to apply online for building permits, to schedule an inspection, or obtain other information.   

For appointments with staff outside of counter hours, or Permit Center/Building questions:      Phone: 650-595-7422     Email: permitcenter@belmont.gov

2025 BUILDING CODE GOES INTO EFFECT ON 1/1/2026
The last day to submit an application under the 2022 Building Code will be 5pm on Friday, December 19, 2025

Reminder:  City Hall offices will be closed December 25, 2025 through January 1, 2026.  Offices will be open on Friday, January 2, 2026

Current plan check times are 24-30 days; resubmittals and revisions are 10-15 days. New Buildings plan check times for first review are 30-45 days. Over the Counter type applications are 1-21 days currently with a complete submittal package. Auto issue is available for most several permits through Symbium

Please allow up to 10 calendar days for initial processing. 

NOTE:  Plan checkers have the discretion of adding up to 7 calendar days to the "posted" due date.

What Permit Do I Need?