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Building permit application: what to submit

A permit application tells the building department who owns the property, who will do the work, what is being built and what it is worth. Departments use it to decide which reviews the project needs and to calculate the fee.

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On this page
  1. What an application usually includes
  2. What cities ask you to submit, by project
  3. Can the homeowner sign the application?
  4. Where to apply online
  5. Sources

What an application usually includes

  • Property address and parcel number, and the owner’s name.
  • The applicant: the owner (where owner-builders are allowed) or a licensed contractor.
  • A description of the work and its value (the valuation many fee schedules use).
  • A site or plot plan showing where the work is and its distance to property lines.
  • Construction drawings for structural work, and trade details for electrical, plumbing and mechanical work.

What cities ask you to submit, by project

City and projectSubmittals
New York City: deck
  • Plans filed by NYS licensed PE or RA1
Los Angeles: fence
  • Site plan (plot) with each permit application2
Los Angeles: deck
  • Site plan (plot) with each permit application2
  • Two sets of plans for plan check2
Chicago: fence
  • Most Express fence applications need no uploaded documents3
  • Fence taller than 6 ft: official survey + scaled site plan3
  • Masonry fence/wall: architect or structural engineer drawings3
Chicago: roof
  • Existing-condition photo (Express reroofing)4
  • Recover over 2+ layers: structural calculations4
Chicago: pool
  • Architect/engineer sealed construction documents for >48 in pools5
Chicago: water heater
  • Existing-condition photo and energy/water efficiency compliance form (Express plumbing)6
Houston: fence
  • Engineered plans for masonry or brick fences7
Houston: roof
  • CE 1059 Residential Repair Spec List (no plan review if materials match; covers roof covering)8
Houston: pool
  • Pool enclosure with self-closing, self-latching gates9
  • Plot survey9
  • Driveway gates and carports cannot form part of the enclosure9
Phoenix: fence
  • Plot plan showing fence location; owner acknowledges property-line responsibility10
Phoenix: deck
  • Site plan with structures, setbacks, lot coverage, heights11
Phoenix: roof
  • Layer limit for asphalt shingle overlays11
Phoenix: pool
  • Application and plot plan by email12
  • Survey waiver when water's edge is under 5 ft from the property line13
San Antonio: fence
  • Site plan14
San Antonio: deck
  • Small decks: detailed site plan and construction details15
  • Large decks (>1,000 sq ft or 2-story): engineered/architect plans15
San Antonio: shed
  • Site plan16
San Antonio: roof
  • Proof of ownership17
  • Engineer's assessment report if slope changes or material changes to tile18
San Antonio: pool
  • Scaled site plan with barrier, alarms and self-closing gates labeled19
  • Barrier compliance agreement19
San Antonio: water heater
  • Plumbing application plus homeowner affidavit (homeowners)20
San Diego: fence
  • Non-exempt fences designed by a California-licensed design professional; plans and structural calculations21
San Diego: deck
  • Project Contacts Information Form (DS-345)22
  • Plans drawn to scale showing the work22
  • Unusual designs need a registered design professional22
San Diego: water heater
  • Owner-builders upload Form DS-304223
Dallas: fence
  • Two copies of scaled site plan showing fence location, gates, easements, etc.24
  • Utility permission for fence in an easement24
  • Prohibited materials list (sheet metal, corrugated metal, fiberglass panels, plywood, etc.)24
Dallas: roof
  • List of debris disposal sites25
Jacksonville: shed
  • Site plan (scalable certified survey) with distances to two property lines26
  • Shed height grade to peak on site plan26
  • Sealed structural drawings for 150 sq ft or larger26
Jacksonville: pool
  • Structural details: engineered, calculated or prescriptive design27
  • Private Swimming Pool Safety Affirmation form28
  • Swimming Pool/SPA checklist28
San Jose: fence
  • Building Permit Application29
  • Site plan, fence/wall plan and elevations29
San Jose: deck
  • Project plans, Building Permit Application, Single-Family & Duplex Projects Submittal Checklist30
San Jose: shed
  • Plans on min. 18x24 sheet at 1/4 inch per foot: site, foundation, floor, framing plans and elevations31

Can the homeowner sign the application?

CityHomeowner may apply for a building permit
New York City, NYConstruction plans must be filed by a NYS licensed PE or RA (the Applicant-of-Record); the department’s page does not say whether an owner may hold the work permit1
Los Angeles, CAYes (single-family dwelling e-permits: building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing)63
Chicago, ILYes, as own general contractor for primary residence (≤6 units, ≤3 stories, one property per calendar year)64
San Antonio, TXYes, if the owner will own the detached single-family dwelling for 12 months after completion and final inspection65
San Diego, CAYes22
Dallas, TXYes, on an existing structure the owner resides in as homestead, with a homeowner registration, not assisted by anyone for pay25
Jacksonville, FLYes66
Fort Worth, TXYes67
San Jose, CAYes68
Charlotte, NCYes - County has an owner-as-contractor permit track for residential projects under $40,000 (separate fee structure)69
Columbus, OHYes35
Indianapolis, INYes40
San Francisco, CAYes70
Seattle, WAYes71
Denver, COYes (single-family home owner-occupier only; not ADUs, townhomes, condos or duplexes)72
Oklahoma City, OKYes73
Nashville, TNYes, for a single-family residence the owner occupies or intends to occupy ("Self Permit")74
El Paso, TXYes, homestead permit for own occupied R-3 primary residence, acting as own general contractor75
Las Vegas, NVYes, for the owner's primary residence76
Boston, MAYes, for 1-2 family owner-occupied homes when doing the work themselves77
Detroit, MIConditional: residential work by the building owner who will occupy the dwelling78
Louisville, KYYes (in person at the office)79
Portland, ORYes80
Memphis, TNYes81
Baltimore, MDYes (code): owner or lessee may apply for permits other than demolition/moving, formstone removal, underpinning82
Milwaukee, WIYes, if they occupy the property and it is not rented83
Albuquerque, NMYes, for own single-family residence and/or garage (own use)84
Tucson, AZYes85
Fresno, CAYes86
Sacramento, CAYes87
Atlanta, GAConditional: owner-occupant of single-family residence who personally does the work, with notarized Homeowner's Affidavit88
Mesa, AZConditional: owner-occupied projects may not require a licensed contractor89
Raleigh, NCYes, with an Owner Exemption Affidavit90
Colorado Springs, COYes91
Miami, FLYes92
Virginia Beach, VAYes93
Long Beach, CAYes94
Oakland, CAYes95
Minneapolis, MNYes - owner-occupants of 1-4 unit dwellings (not corporations/LLCs/partnerships)96
Tulsa, OKYes97
Tampa, FLYes98
Arlington, TXYes, with homeowner registration, for an existing structure the owner resides in as homestead99
Aurora, COYes100
Philadelphia, PAYes, for existing one-or-two-family home work not requiring electrical or plumbing permit, if owner resides in the building101
Austin, TXYes102

See owner-builder permits for state rules.

Where to apply online

CityOnline portal
New York City, NYnyc.gov1
Los Angeles, CApermitla.lacitydbs.org63
Chicago, ILipi.cityofchicago.org103
Houston, TXpdinet.pd.houstontx.gov104
Phoenix, AZshapephx.phoenix.gov105
San Antonio, TXaca-prod.accela.com106
San Diego, CAsandiego.gov107
Dallas, TXaca-prod.accela.com108
Jacksonville, FLjaxepics.coj.net109
Fort Worth, TXaca-prod.accela.com110
San Jose, CAsjpermits.org111
Charlotte, NCaca-prod.accela.com112
Columbus, OHportal.columbus.gov113
Indianapolis, INaca-prod.accela.com114
San Francisco, CAsanfranciscoca.portal.opengov.com115
Seattle, WAservices.seattle.gov116
Denver, COaca-prod.accela.com117
Oklahoma City, OKokc.gov53
Nashville, TNepermits.nashville.gov118
El Paso, TXaca-prod.accela.com119
Las Vegas, NVlasvegasnevada.gov120
Boston, MAonlinepermitsandlicenses.boston.gov77
Detroit, MIaca-prod.accela.com121
Louisville, KYaca-prod.accela.com122
Portland, ORdevhub.portlandoregon.gov123
Memphis, TNaca3.accela.com124
Baltimore, MDaca-prod.accela.com125
Milwaukee, WIaca-prod.accela.com126
Albuquerque, NMcityofalbuquerquenm-energovweb.tylerhost.net127
Tucson, AZtdc-online.tucsonaz.gov128
Fresno, CAaca-prod.accela.com129
Sacramento, CAaca-prod.accela.com130
Atlanta, GAaca-prod.accela.com131
Mesa, AZaca-prod.accela.com132
Kansas City, MOcompasskc.kcmo.org133
Raleigh, NCpermitportal.raleighnc.gov90
Colorado Springs, COpprbd.org134
Omaha, NEaca-prod.accela.com135
Miami, FLapps.miamigov.com136
Virginia Beach, VAcvb-prod.accela.com137
Long Beach, CAlongbeach.gov138
Oakland, CAaca-prod.accela.com139
Minneapolis, MNminneapolismn.gov140
Tulsa, OKtulsaok-energovweb.tylerhost.net141
Tampa, FLaca-prod.accela.com142
Arlington, TXap.arlingtontx.gov143
Aurora, COaurora4biz.org144
Philadelphia, PAeclipse.phila.gov145
Austin, TXabc.austintexas.gov61

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  128. Planning & Development Services City of TucsonCity of Tucson, Planning & Development Services Department (PDSD)Checked November 7, 2026
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  136. BuildingCity of Miami, Building DepartmentChecked November 7, 2026
  137. Building Permits | City of Virginia BeachCity of Virginia Beach, Planning & Community Development, Permits & InspectionsChecked November 7, 2026
  138. Online PermittingCity of Long Beach, Community Development Department, Building and Safety BureauChecked November 7, 2026
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  140. ProjectDox InstructionsCity of Minneapolis, Community Planning & Economic Development (CPED), Construction Code Services / Minneapolis Development ReviewLast updated July 1, 2026Checked November 6, 2026
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  144. Building Division - City of AuroraCity of Aurora, Development Services Department, Building DivisionChecked November 7, 2026
  145. Department of Licenses and Inspections | HomepageCity of Philadelphia, Department of Licenses and InspectionsChecked November 7, 2026