For a homeowner or building contractor considering any new construction or home improvement in Town, you may seek additional information in multiple ways, depending on your circumstances.
- Log into CommunityCore to apply for a building permit online here.
- Follow the directions below to apply for a building permit if you would prefer not to use our online system.
- Email the Mountain View Permit Tech via email if you have questions.
- Request a free Design Review Committee Meeting with staff to review potential projects and their requirements.
- Review the Helpful Building Code Guides here.
- Review our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) here.
How do I obtain a Building Permit using the online CommunityCore system?
New to Mountain view: You can now apply for a building permit online!
For those that still want to apply for a building permit using a paper application or PDF application, that option is still available as well. Building permit applications and plans are processed through CommunityCore which is an online permitting system. CommunityCore is an all-encompassing permitting system which can:
- Manage permit applications and permits throughout their lifecycle
- Provide real time notifications to permit applicants
- Provide real time statuses with clear workflow steps online
- Allow payment of permitting fees online (coming soon!)
We appreciate your patience as we roll out this new service to provide a streamlined, customized, permitting process in a convenient portal for our customers.
CREATING A HOMEOWNER/ COMMUNITY MEMBER LOGIN:
To start the process of applying for a permit, community members can simply apply for a permit online by clicking here. On this link, you will be prompted to create a user login and an email will be sent to you with further instructions on how to finish the login process. Once logged in you will see clear steps for how to apply for a permit online.
CREATING A CONTRACTOR LOGIN:
To start the process of applying for a permit, email the following information to our Building Permits Technician. Once you send this information, a personalized login will be created for your company and instructions on how to finish creating your personalized login will be emailed to the email address you provide. Once logged in you will see clear steps for how to apply for a permit online.
- Company Name
- Your first and last name
- Address/ company address
- Contact phone number
- Email address
*Already have a CommunityCore login? No problem! Simply access CommunityCore here.
How do I obtain a Building Permit if I don't want to use CommunityCore?
- Print and complete and the following forms:
- Building Permit Application
- Plot Plan
- Use Tax Calculation
- Use Tax Guidelines (For your reference only)
- Email the following items:
- COMPLETED Application
- "Use Tax Calculation" valuation forms
- A copy of your contractor's license, if applicable (from any surrounding municipality)
- A copy of your contractor's proof of Liability Insurance
- Once the following completed items are received by email, they will issue a permit. A hard stock card is given to the applicant.
- Applicant MUST POST hard stock card in the front window of the property. The card shows the permitted work being done, and is left for the Building Inspector. It must be visible to those walking by, so please post on the outside with high quality tape.
- When the work is complete, and the applicant is ready for the final inspection, call the number on the top of the card. The inspector will take the card when the work is completed satisfactorily.