There are two types of inspections performed by the Building Permit & Inspection Services Division: Residential Property Inspections and Construction Inspections.

Residential Property Inspections

A residential property inspection requires that an exterior inspection and report be obtained through Building Permit & Inspection Services prior to the close of escrow, transfer of title for sale or exchange of any residential property, on all single-family dwellings and apartment buildings.

You can print the application, fax it to our office at 831.646.5643, or bring it to our office to schedule a Residential Property Inspection (RPI).  

Construction Inspections

When calling to set up an inspection, please have the following information available:

• Permit Number
• Job Address - please include the street name and number
• Type of Inspection needed
• Date that the inspection is requested for
• Name and phone number of whom to contact with questions. No confirmation call will be made.

Please note:

• For inspections someone must be present. The plans and job card must be left at the site for inspector review.
• Permits expire one year after permit issuance or last inspection.
• Inspection requests received before 2:00 p.m. will be scheduled for the next business day.
• Inspection requests received after 2:00 p.m. may be scheduled on the following day.