Community Development
Contact Info
Building Services Division
Tel: (925)779-7065
Planning Division
Tel: (925) 779-7035
Code Enforcement Division
Tel (925) 779-7042
Building Services Division
Congratulations! Our online permit portal is now live.
Please access our permit portal here to find information for paying for a permit and schedule inspections.
Please see below for more information for online submittals.
The Building Services Division is responsible for administering state and local building construction regulations. Building Services Division activities include evaluation of construction documents for compliance with building codes, issuance of building permits, and inspection for construction compliance.
Effective January 1, 2023, the City will enforce the California 2022 Building Codes.
Building Permit Application Form
Licensed Contractor/Owner-Builder Declaration
Waste Management Application Form
Solar Submittal Requirements
Building Division: 2nd floor City Hall
200 H St
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 779-7065
building@antiochca.gov
The City of Antioch requires building permits for the following projects:
- New residential construction including Single Family Dwellings, Accessory Dwelling Units, Junior Accessory Dwelling Units and Multi-Family projects – Coming soon to online portal.
- Tenant Improvements – Coming soon to online portal.
- New commercial, industrial and office buildings – Coming soon to online portal.
- Pools and spas (including doughboy pools) – Coming soon to online portal.
- Gazebos, patio covers/enclosures – Coming soon to online portal.
- Storage sheds (including pre-fabricated sheds) – Coming soon to online portal.
- Wood decks – Coming soon to online portal.
- Water heater replacement – Available online.
- Termite repairs – Coming soon to online portal.
- Remodels (kitchens, bathrooms or whole house) – Coming soon to online portal.
- Upgrades to plumbing, electrical, or mechanical (including HVAC change outs) – Available online.
- Residential Photovoltaic – Available online.
Permit exempt projects include:
- Retaining walls three feet (3′) or less in height
- Slabs on grade (flatwork)
- Landscape sprinkler systems
- REPLACEMENT of fences
- Six feet (6′) maximum height in rear and side yard
- Three feet (3′) maximum height in front yard
The following types of permits are now available for online application via our Civic Access Permit Portal
- Residential Electrical Service
- Residential HVAC Changeout
- Residential Photovoltaic
- Residential Re-Roof
- Residential Water Heater Replacement.
For inquiries on additional types of permits, please contact: building@antiochca.gov
New Residential Development Requirements
New residential development projects are required to comply with submittal requirements contained in the checklist below. Applicants are required to self-certify that all contents are included in the plan submittal.
**Incomplete submittals will not be accepted.**
Residential Projects Checklist Form
Commercial Requirements
Commercial projects including new construction and tenant improvements are required to comply with submittal requirements contained in the checklist below. Applicants are required to self-certify that all contents are included in the plan submittal.
**Incomplete submittals will not be accepted.**