Counter Residential Plan Check:
Tuesday & Thursday: 9:00am - 11:45am
Field Inspection Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
The Building Division issues building permits, provides plan review services, and inspects residential and commercial properties within the City of San Rafael. Our job is to ensure buildings are constructed with safety in mind and are up to date with the building codes and regulations. Our goal is to create a safe and livable community for our residents and business owners.
The Community Development Department (Building, Planning and Code Enforcement Divisions) will be closed to the public Wednesday July 31, 2019 from 12 noon- 2:00pm for an internal event. The Building division counter will re-open to the public at 2:00 pm (Planning closes Wednesdays at 1:30pm). We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Amnesty Month | March 1 - March 31, 2019 Typical projects that require permits include: Basement conversions and room additions Water heaters and water softeners Retaining walls over 48” in height Storage buildings and sheds larger than 120 square feet in area New electrical wiring for outlets and fixtures Gas lines for barbeques and other...
Please Note: Beginning July, 9th 2018 the AM hours for Building Inspections will change. Instead of 9:00 AM to Noon; the hours will go to 8:00 AM to Noon. The PM hours will remain the same: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
