Permit Center | Sunnyvale, CA

The One-Stop Permit Center at City Hall offers streamlined review of development projects and building plans. Services are provided by Building, Fire, Planning and Public Works Engineering.

PERMIT CENTER HOURS, PHONE, LOCATION AND PARKING

Hours

Hours	Available at Counter
Weekdays 8 a.m. to noon	Fire Protection Engineer, Transportation and Traffic
Weekdays 8:30 a.m. to noon	Plan Check Engineer
Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to noon Fridays by appointment only	Housing
Weekdays 8 a.m. to noon 1 to 5 p.m.	Planning, Engineering, Building

The One-Stop Permit Center is closed on weekends and City holidays.

Contact Us

Contact	Phone	Email
Permit Center	408-730-7444	Email Plan Check Submittals
Planning Application	408-730-7444	Email a Planner
Planning General	408-730-7440	Email Planning
Building Safety	408-730-7444	Email Building Safety
Public Works Engineering	408-730-7415	Email Public Works
Housing	408-730-7250	Email Housing
Fire Protection Engineering	408-730-7212	Email Fire Protection Engineering

Location

City Hall is located at 456 W. Olive Ave. Access is on the north entrance of the building (see photos). The Permit Center is on the 2nd floor.

Parking

Garage Parking: One- and two-hour parking spots are available for visitors in the underground parking garage. The garage entrance is on Olive Avenue, to the east of the intersection at All America Way.

Parking Lots: The lots near the Library and on All America Way are available.

Online Services

All services are online through the E-OneStop Online Services permitting system. You will use the system to apply for permits, search permits and plan history, upload documents, receive and respond to our comments, schedule inspections, make payments and more. Get Online Services Help

Before You Begin Your Project

Each project has different requirements. If this is your first time, give us a call to find out about your project’s needs. We will explain the process you must follow, what documents you'll need and whether your project will require plan review. Plus, check Important Notices below that may affect your project.

You may also check Permits (A-Z)
Work that does not require a permit – For single-family homes and duplexes
Learn allowed Hours of Construction and Posting Requirements

In-Person Services

Kiosks: We have computer kiosks available for you to set up or access your online account. If needed, ask for help at the Permit Center counter.

Over the Counter (OTC) Building Permit Plan Check Appointments: We accept over-the-counter plan check appointments in the morning. To schedule, follow these steps:

Before scheduling your appointment:
- Create your online account
- Generate a new Building Permit with the project description: OTC
- Submit your plans
Email us to request an in-person appointment, and include:
- Permit number
- Project type, square footage and address
- Applicant name and phone number
- Attendee name and phone number

Important Notices

Responsible Construction Ordinance Effective July 1, 2022

The City is committed to protecting construction employees against wage theft. We hold construction companies accountable for wage theft. Construction employees with wage theft judgments can seek help from the City.

Read our Responsible Construction Ordinance for details.

The ordinance went into effect July 1, 2022. It applies to Responsible Construction projects. These projects:

Are larger than 15,000 square feet AND
Have a project valuation of $100,000 or more.

Subcontractors on these projects must also comply if their contract valuation exceeds:

$100,000 OR
1% of the Responsible Project construction valuation.

Contractors or Owners

If your project is subject to the ordinance, you will do the following:

You must sign an Acknowledgement of Responsibility before we issue your construction permit.
You will provide a *Pay Transparency Certification and Compliance form.
You will post - in a conspicuous location - all three of the following notices:

*You must submit your forms before we issue the project's certificate of occupancy. We will withhold the certificate of occupancy for any unpaid judgments.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS FOR COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS AND BUSINESS LICENSES

Reach Codes Partially Suspended

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