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
• Tenant Improvements
• New commercial, industrial and office buildings
• Pools and spas (including doughboy pools)
• Gazebos, patio covers/enclosures
• Storage sheds (including pre-fabricated sheds)
• Wood decks
• Water heater replacement
• Reroofs
• Termite repairs
• Remodels (kitchens, bathrooms or whole house)
• Upgrades to plumbing, electrical, or mechanical (including HVAC change outs)

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

1. Residential Electrical Service
2. Residential HVAC Changeout
3. Residential Photovoltaic
4. Residential Re-Roof
5. 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.**

Commercial Projects Checklist Form