Permit Center

The Permit Center is responsible for processing and issuing construction permits (including building, combination, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, swimming pool & spa, and solar permits) as well as certificates of occupancy. We also provide project coordination with other city departments and building code information services to the public. The Permit Center manages and archives permit records and construction documents for use by the general public.

All permit applications shall be submitted electronically through the eTRAKIT Permit Portal. If you are having trouble accessing eTRAKIT or need assistance, please call (949) 248-3500, submit your information by clicking here, or refer to our How to Create Your Account Guide.

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Permit Center Hours

Lobby Hours
Monday - Thursday
7:30AM - 5:30PM
Fridays
7:30AM - 4:30PM

Permit Counter Hours
Walk-ins
Monday - Friday
8:00AM - 3:30PM

Over-the-Counter Plan Review
Tuesdays and Thursdays
8:00AM - 12:00PM
1:30PM - 3:00PM

For minimum Plan Submittal Requirements see:

• Residential Submittal Requirements(PDF, 294KB)
• Commercial Submittal Requirements(PDF, 312KB)

For more information regarding Online Plan Review Submittal, see Online Building Services.

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Resources

• Building Valuation Table(PDF, 43KB)
• Building Schedule of Service Fees(PDF, 521KB) - Effective October 1, 2020
• Building Fee Resolution(PDF, 3MB)
• Strong Motion Program (SMIP)(PDF, 45KB)
• Green Building Fee(PDF, 58KB)
• Capistrano Unified Developer Fees(PDF, 3MB)
• Outside Agency Resource/Contact List(PDF, 229KB)
• Plan Submittal Requirements
• Resolution for Work Without Permit
• C&D Deposit Program(PDF, 7MB)

Notice:
The Valuation table is a guide to determining the value of the improvement/project. Other factors maybe used in The Building Officials final determination of the valuation. Valuation will be determined dependent on the scope of project reflected on the plans at the time of plan review and permit issuance.

The City of Dana Point does not accept letters of authorization or any other form of authorization other than the approved Contractor or Owner Proxy Forms. The signatures on the licenses and permits applications will be expected to match. A letter, notarized letter or other non-official authorization is not an acceptable form of authorization.

The carrier of the permit application and proxy form must provide a legible copy of:

• The contractor's or owner's driver's license or other approved identification; and
• A copy of the front and back of the signed contractor's state license card; and, if applicable
• A copy of the incorporation papers indicating the authorized person(s) and their proof of identification.

If Worker's Compensation Policy is shown expired on the CSLB website, an updated policy is required directly from the issuing agency.