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THIS SITE IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR OBTAINING RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMITS [NOT COMMERCIAL] FOR LICENSED CONTRACTORS OR THEIR AUTHORIZED AGENTS THAT ARE REGISTERED WITH THE CITY OF NOVATO BUILDING DIVISION.  CAREFULLY REVIEW THE RESIDENTIAL PROJECT TYPES THAT QUALIFY FOR ON LINE.  PHONE (415) 899-8989 IF YOU WANT TO DISCUSS YOUR ON LINE PROJECT TO ENSURE IT MEETS THE ON-LINE REQUIREMENTS.

The applicant for this on-line RESIDENTIAL building permit is a  licensed contractor or contractor's authorized agent. All information provided is for the purpose of obtaining a permit to work on this residential property. The description of work is contained on the permit and any work done beyond the approved scope shall make this permit null and void. A copy of this permit and all required documents/forms shall be made available to the Building Inspector at time of inspection and all required inspections as noted on the permit, including a final inspection, shall be requested by the applicant once the work is done.

I declare under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California, that all statements and declarations contained in this permit application are true and correct, with full knowledge that all statements made in this application are subject to investigation and that any false or dishonest answer to any question may be grounds for revocation of this permit.

By selecting the I AGREE box, my intent is to sign this permit application by electronic signature as authorized by §1633.1 California Civil Code.

Contractors

To apply for RESIDENTIAL building permits on-line, you must have the following:

Building Permit is for a RESIDENTIAL property [NOT COMMERCIAL]
Current City of Novato Business License
Valid State of California License with applicable classification[s]
Current Worker's Compensation Insurance
 
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On-line building permits can be obtained by licensed and registered contractors [or contractor's authorized agent] for the following RESIDENTIAL project types:

Residential Only:
Water Heater Replacements [50 gallons or less and same location] 

Note: One [1] permit required for each water heater replacement.
Window Replacements [1 - 8]
Window Replacements [9 ++]
Furnace Replacement [same location] [Ductwork does not qualify for On-Line Permit]

Note: One [1] permit required for each Furnace replacement. 

Furnace and AC Replacement [same location] [**NEW AC Unit and Ductwork does not qualify for On-Line Permit] 

Note: One [1] permit required for each Furnace/AC Replacement.
[UNDER CONSTRUCTION]  Electrical Service Replacement - Up to 200AMP Maximum installed in (or adjacent to) existing location
[UNDER CONSTRUCTION] Gas Fireplace Insert into Existing Fireplace