Welcome to the City of Monterey Building and Safety Division. This division of the Community Development Department is responsible for reviewing plans and inspecting all phases of construction for compliance with applicable local and State codes. Related Permit Application Forms

Permit Applications - Complete applications may be submitted by email to gogreen@monterey.org. Applicants will be contacted with fee payment information.

• • Building Permit Application - Use this form for re-roofs, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, solar PV systems, temporary tent structures, and all other building projects, residential and commercial, small and large.
  • Checklists for the following types of projects are required to be submitted along with the building permit application. Completion of the checklist and incorporation of the required items into the plans will facilitate an expedited plan review process:
    
    • ADU and JADU Checklist
    • Bath and Kitchen Remodel
    • Decks
    • EVCS - Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations
    • General Intake Checklist
    • Solar Checklist
  • Encroachment Permit Application - (online-fillable PDF) formerly called Public Works Permit Application - Use this form for work being conducted in the right of way, both temporary and permanent, for sewer line replacements, driveways, retaining walls, sidewalks, outdoor dining (downtown), scaffolding, and other similar activities. Also see applicable Fire Prevention guidelines - see the Ordinances and Regulations on the Monterey Fire Prevention
  • Residential Property Inspection Application
    • Sanitary Sewer Lateral Inspection Form (in PDF - must be completed by a licensed plumbing contractor)

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We are paperless
The Building & Safety Division is paperless. All documents must be submitted as PDF files to gogreen@monterey.org. For in-person questions, our office hours are Mon - Fri 8 am - 4 pm, closed from 12 -1 for lunch closed Wed afternoons from 1-2:15 pm for staff safety & training meeting.

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FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program

California experienced a staggering 17 major wildfires in 2021. After a wildfire, charred soil and burnt vegetation cause greater risk of flooding and mudflow for five years or more. Flood damage after fire is often more severe. Dangerous mudflows may occur when rainwater moves across barren ground, picking up soil and sediment and carrying it in a stream of floodwaters. This means home and business owners don’t need to protect themselves just against the risk of the next wildfire, but also from the flash flood and mudflow risk the last wildfire season brought to your state.

This is why the (Federal Emergency Management Agency) FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is promoting the importance of flood insurance to financially prepare for Flood After Fire in California. FEMA is encouraging residents to protect the lives they’ve built with flood insurance. Because there’s typically a 30-day wait before a policy goes into effect, it’s important to get coverage now, since floods are the most common and costly natural hazard in the nation.

Here are a few educational resources, including:

• Infographic
• Why Do I Need Flood Insurance Brochure
• 15-second educational video on mudflow
• FloodSmart.gov/wildfires

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If you have questions about mold, please read the following informational booklets:

• Information on Dampness and Mold for Renters in California (Calif Department of Public Health)
• Mold or Moisture in My Home: What Do I Do? (Calif Department of Public Health)
• Mold Cleanup in Your Home (US Environmental Protection Agency EPA)
• A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture in Your Home (US Environmental Protection Agency EPA)