Building Department

Building Department counter is open 

Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

For general questions and applications please contact: 
Joanna Haros, Building Permit Tech at:
svbuildingdepartment@scottsvalley.gov

Building Official, Robin Woodman 
rwoodman@scottsvalley.gov


For Building Inspection Requests - Please Click Here For More Information


New Application Requirements

We have implemented improvements to our permitting process to better serve you with a new Public Permit Portal.
The Public Permit Portal will enable you to remotely submit permit applications and electronic plans, pay fees, track progress, complete permit issuance, schedule and receive inspection results, and more, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You must be registered to request inspections for your permit in the OpenGov portal.

The City invites you to register and utilize the Public Permit Portal powered by OpenGov. Begin streamlining your projects without visiting City Hall, waiting in lines for service, or printing paper plans, saving you time and money. 
Please apply for your permit here:

https://scottsvalleyca.viewpointcloud.com

The phone & email system for scheduling inspections for new permits, applications dated after April 29, 2022, has been replaced by the Permit Portal. 

Legacy permits (before the new Public Portal) can still be scheduled through our website at 

https://www.scottsvalley.org/417/Building-Inspection-Request

Disability Access Notification Requirements

Per state law, local agencies are required to provide the following notice to applicants for business licenses and commercial building permits regarding disability access laws.

Related Documents

New Application Requirements Documents

  1. Notice and Verification (PDF)
  2. Owner-Builder Information Handout (PDF)
  1. Owner Declaration Form
  2. Owner Agent Form

Fees

  1. Fee Schedule (PDF)

Application Forms

  1. Building Permit Aplication 2020-06
  2. Cost Documentation Form - 2022
  3. Cost Documentation Form - 2023
  4. CWMP- SV
  5. Do I Need A Grading Permit (PDF)
  6. Do I Need An Engineer To Design My Grading Plans (PDF)
  7. Erosion Control Permit Application Form (PDF)
  8. Grading Permit Application Form (PDF)
  9. Septic System Permit Application Form (PDF)
  1. Sewer Connection Permit Application Form (PDF)
  2. Special Inspection Form
  3. Unreasonable Hardship Form - 2022
  4. Unreasonable Hardship Form - 2023
  5. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms Certification
  6. Tree Removal Application Form (PDF)
  7. Do I Need A Tree Removal Permit (PDF)
  8. Building Permit Application - New 2020 Fillable on-line

Plan Requirements - Minimum Plan Submittal Requirements

  1. Engineered Grading Permits (PDF)
  2. Generator Installation information
  3. Interior Residential Remodel (PDF)
  4. Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Minimum Submittal Plans
  1. Regular Grading Permits (PDF)
  2. Swimming Pools (PDF)
  3. New Single-Family Dwelling Additions to Single-Family Dwellings (PDF)
  4. Commercial Industrial Tenant Improvements (PDF)

Plan Requirements - Green Building Checklists

  1. Commercial Green Points Checklist (PDF)
  1. Residential Green Points Checklist (PDF)