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Expired Permits & Permit Renewals
Extensions:
Issued Permits: If a permit is about to expire, and the permit holder will not be able to request and pass a mandatory inspection prior to the expiration date, a permit extension may be requested. This extension can only be requested when the permit is still in issued status and not expired. Applicants seeking an extension must submit a timeline letter.
If granted, the permit will be extended for 180 days. If a second extension is requested, permit clerks must request approval from Administration prior to issuing an extension. Applicants are required to submit a letter explaining the reason for the extension request. The letter must be addressed by the owner or contractor ONLY. Click here to view Fee Schedule
Applied Status: If a permit application has no activity for 180 days, the application is placed in Abandoned status. Applicants may request an extension prior to the application entering Abandoned status.
If granted, the application will be extended for 90 days. If a second extension is requested, permit clerks must request approval from Administration prior to issuing an extension. Applicants are required to submit a letter explaining the reason for the extension request. The letter must be addressed by the owner or contractor ONLY. Click here to view Fee Schedule
Renewals:
Issued Permits: If a permit has expired and all required inspections have not been completed, then a permit renewal is needed to reopen the permit and then continue scheduling all the remaining inspections. Permits will be renewed for 180 days from the expiration date. Applicants seeking a renewal must submit a timeline letter.
Applied Status: If a permit application has entered Abandoned status, applicants must renew the application. Applications will be renewed for 90 days from the abandoned date.
Request for renewal of an expired permit, in which a permit was applied for prior to December 2020, requires Administration approval.
Renewals may be requested via the Civic Access Portal. The application to use is Permit Application Updates (PAU). If the permit was done by owner, then only the owner's notarized signature is required. A renewal fee will be charged according to the current Fee Schedule.
When original contractor cannot be found or needs to be changed, both the owner and the new contractor must sign and notarize a new permit application for a change of contractor submittal. In the case where only Final inspections are pending, the owner may serve as contractor. Change of Contractor applications may be requested via the Civic Access Portal. The application to use is Permit Application Updates (PAU). In this case, the expired permit will be charged with the renewal and the change of contractor's fees using the same application according to the current Fee Schedule.
Cancellations:
If a permit is in Issued status, but no work has been performed and no inspections have been requested, a permit cancellation may be requested. A Building Administrative Processing fee will be charged for the cancellation based on the current Fee Schedule. Permit Cancellations may be requested via the Civic Access Portal. The application to use is Permit Application Updates (PAU).
There will be no refund of the original permit cost if this option is sought.
Change of Contractor:
Applicants seeking a change of contractor must fill out a new permit application and select the “Change of Contractor” box located within the “Permit Request” section of the application.
Change of Architect/Engineer:
Applicants seeking a change of architect or engineer must fill out a new permit application and select the “Change of Architect/Engineer” box located within the “Permit Request” section of the application.
Applicants must also submit a new set of drawings signed and sealed by the new architect or engineer. The replaced set of drawings may be submitted as reference.
Abandoned Applications:
An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned, becoming null and void 180 days after the date of filing, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued; except that the building official is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding 90 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
