City of Cupertino, CA
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Cupertino Building Permit Center
Permits are issued in order to ensure that appropriate plans and documents have been reviewed and resulting construction is inspected to satisfy local, state, and federal requirements.
Please review our Electronic Plan Submittal procedures to ensure your permit application is effective and timely.
All building permit application forms can be found here.
Permits are issued in the Permitting Hours listed below, and Permit Technicians are available to answer questions during the Counter Hours listed below. The Building Counter is located downstairs at 10300 Torre Avenue in Cupertino, CA.
In-Person Counter Hours M: 7:30-12:00 & 1:00-4:00 Virtual Counter Hours Building Division has resumed in person counter services beginning April 11, 2022, Monday through Thursday. Please visit city hall for your inquiries. Building Division over-the-counter plan reviews are available between 10am-12pm Monday through Thursday. Fire Department virtual over-the-counter plan reviews are available between 11am-12pm Tuesday and Thursday. *Hours are subject to change. |
If you have any questions about your project, permit application or submission requirements, please feel free to call us at 408-777-3228 or contact our Permit Technicians:
Permit Center Staff permitcenter@cupertino.org
New Disability Access Notification Requirements
Per state law, local agencies are required to provide the following notice to applicants for business licenses and commercial building permits regarding disability access laws.
Permit Applications, Policies & Requirements
Building Construction Permit Application
Community Noise Control Policy
Stormwater Pollution Control and Noise Control Policy
Plans Required to be Prepared by a Licensed Architect or Engineer
Revision Process for Permitted Plans
Residential
Residential Kitchen/Bathroom/Laundry Remodel Policy
Window Replacement Requirements
Residential Furnace Installation & Replacement Policy
Water Heater Installation & Replacement Policy
Residential Fence Installation Requirements
Alternative Energy
Alternative Energy Permit Application
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Requirements
Swimming Pool/Spa
Swimming Pool Removal Requirements
Forms
Owner/Builder Notice & Disclosure Form
Contractor & Subcontractor Form
Permission to Copy Building Plan Affidavit
C3 Low Impact Development (LID) Impervious Surface Data Form