FAQs • Danville, CA • CivicEngage

Does my residential project/remodel require a construction permit?

A Permit is required for most construction and/or repair projects. Permits are required for, but not limited to:

Projects that involve plumbing, electrical, or mechanical work
Project that involve structural changes (e.g. beams/columns/shearwalls/load bearing walls)
Residential Additions (increasing square footage of the home)
Alterations/remodels/repairs (e.g. Bathroom and Kitchen Remodels)
Accessory Structures (e.g. patios, decks)
Accessory Dwelling units
Adding/replacing HVAC, Water heaters or air conditioners
Retaining walls (with surcharge or is taller than 4ft measure from bottom of footing to top of wall)
Swimming pools, spas, hot tubs

Please visit the Permit Center webpage for "Steps to Secure a Permit".

For residential project submittal requirements (required drawings, supporting documents) see the Permit Directory.

For how to obtain a permit please see Steps to Secure a Permit.

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Development Services - Permit Center

Please verify that the job site address you would like a permit for is within the Town of Danville’s town boundary. You can verify your address by visiting http://www.danvillepioneer.org/ or by calling the permit desk at (925)314-3330. If you are not within the Town’s boundaries your address is under the County of Contra Costa jurisdiction. Please verify by visiting the County’s website, https://gis.cccounty.us/Html5//index.html?viewer=CCMAP.
For more information on Zoning Ordinances and Maps, click here.
- Town Zoning Map (PDF)
- Downtown Zoning Map (PDF)
For more information on the Town’s General Plan & Housing Elements, click here.

A Permit is required for most construction and/or repair projects. Permits are required for, but not limited to:

Projects that involve plumbing, electrical, or mechanical work
Project that involve structural changes (e.g. beams/columns/shearwalls/load bearing walls)
Residential Additions (increasing square footage of the home)
Alterations/remodels/repairs (e.g. Bathroom and Kitchen Remodels)
Accessory Structures (e.g. patios, decks)
Accessory Dwelling units
Adding/replacing HVAC, Water heaters or air conditioners
Retaining walls (with surcharge or is taller than 4ft measure from bottom of footing to top of wall)
Swimming pools, spas, hot tubs

Please visit the Permit Center webpage for "Steps to Secure a Permit".

For residential project submittal requirements (required drawings, supporting documents) see the Permit Directory.

For how to obtain a permit please see Steps to Secure a Permit.

3. What are the current fees and charges for a permit?: Permit fees vary based on application type. Fees will be determined after the application is initially reviewed and collected before permit issuance. For a range of fees based on application type, please view our Master Fee Schedule.

How to Schedule an Inspection:

Please click here to see Brochure for instructions on how to schedule an inspection by phone using the Town’s Interactive Voice Response System.
Or please visit our Online Permit Center (or Citizen Access Portal) to schedule an Inspection. Please note you will need to create an account if you choose to schedule an inspection using our online system.

After you scheduled an inspection:

The estimated window time frame for your requested inspection is posted on our online portal the morning of your inspection date.

To apply for a permit through online portal please visit www.danville.ca.gov/CSS
See the Town’s Instructions for registering an account and apply for a permit. An account is required to apply for a permit through online portal.
For FAQs, see Online Portal FAQs.

6. What are the current Building Codes and Design Criteria?: Current Building Codes & Design Criteria (PDF)

7. What outside agencies must I consider getting approvals or permits from and how do I contact them?: Outside Agency Checklist (PDF)

Please see link to the Town’s Special Inspection and Observation Program Form. This is required to submit to the Town prior to the first inspection.
For more information please also see: OPTIONS FOR QUALIFYING SPECIAL INSPECTION AND TESTING COMPANIES (PDF).

9. What are the allowed hours for construction?: 7:30AM-7:00PM M-F, 9:00AM-7:00PM Sat-Sun & Holidays. Projects that have gone through a discretionary review process may further restrict construction hours for the project.