IMPORTANT: On June 28, 2022, the City of Novato Council voted to end the Resale Program. Please contact Code Enforcement for questions. 922 Machin Avenue, Novato, CA Monday thru Friday from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM and from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM. City of Novato offices are closed every other Friday.
PAYING A CITATION/FINE OR CODE ENFORCEMENT INVOICE
For payment of a citation (CE-C or CE-P) and/or annual fee for the Apartments and Hotels; Periodic Housing Inspection Program (CE-MF) please have your case number or report number readily available. Remember to double check to be sure the address corresponds with the citation (case) number or inspection program number.
If you cannot locate the correct citation (case) or inspection number to your address, please contact the officer listed on the citation/invoice or call 415.899.8989, ask to speak with a Code Enforcement Officer.
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 LicenseValid State of California License with applicable classification[s]Current Worker's Compensation Insurance
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]