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Community Development Agency

PERMIT CENTER and CONTACT INFORMATION

The CDA Permit Center and Customer Service Counter is open to the public Monday – Thursday 8:00 – 4:00 and Friday 8:00 – Noon for permit application drop off, permit pick up and brief consultations not requiring an appointment in advance.

Contact Building & Safety: Community Development Agency, Building and Safety Division, 3501 Civic Center Drive, Suite 308, San Rafael, CA 94903. (415) 473-6550 | EMAIL

For Inspections: Inspections may be scheduled for all instant self-serve permits issued through www.MarinBuildingPermits.org by logging into your online permitting account and scheduling your inspections online. Inspections for any issued building permit may also be scheduled by dialing our Interactive Voice Recording (415) 473- 6560 and following the menu of instructions.

Permit Services Manager

Acting as a liaison between Community Development, Public Works and the Fire Districts

Building Requirements

Marin County building requirements and ordinances pertaining to residential and commercial projects.

ADU Marin

A countywide resource for converting, reconfiguring or constructing Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs).

Forms and Applications

A cross section of forms and applications including permit applications, inspection review forms and E-Inspection Reroof applications.

Inspections

Information about the building inspection process and scheduling an inspection. If you wish to schedule a fire inspection, you'll need to contact the Marin County Fire Department.

Permits and Fees

Permits and fees relating to building projects in Marin County. Included on this page are links to the green building program.

Architectural Commission

The Marin County Architectural Commission Application Form, Bylaws, meeting agendas and minutes; and list of applications reviewed and approved by the Commission are available here.

Current Requests for Proposals

Information about current Building and Safety Requests For Proposals to perform contract services is available here.

For further assistance please call the Building and Safety hotline

(415) 473-6550

Fax: (415) 473-7432

3501 Civic Center Drive, Suite 308. San Rafael, California 94903