Permit Center

The Permit Center is a “one-stop” location at the Town Offices for the review of development projects and building plans. Staff from the Planning, Building, and Engineering Division are on hand to answer questions and assist you with your project. For FAQs, please click here. 

  1. ADVISORY DURING COVID-19 SHELTER-IN-PLACE ORDER

    During this unprecedented time, the Town’s role is to maintain the health and well-being of the community while providing permitting services that are in compliance with the Contra Costa Health Order (the “Order”).  All construction projects and activities are now allowed, provided that they comply with ‘construction project safety protocols.’ Please review the Permitting Services During Shelter-In-Place, which includes Frequently Asked Questions.

Permit Center is Open by Appointment Only
Mon-Thurs: 8:30am - 3:30pm,   Fri: 8:30am - 12:00pm
 To apply for a permit in-person, please schedule an appointment by contacting us at (925) 314-3330 or building@danville.ca.gov. Please call us upon arrival and wear a face mask for your appointment.

Click below to navigate to the online portal to apply for a permit electronically.

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How-To Instructions for using Online Portal:

New types of Permits now available for online submittal: Residential Addition, Residential Accessory Structure; Residential ADU; and Residential Windows/Doors/Skylights Replacement

Permit Application Forms

  1. Building Permit Application (PDF)
  2. Permit Revision Application (PDF)
  3. Special Inspection and Observation Program (PDF)
  4. Options for Qualifying Special Inspection and Testing Companies (PDF)
  5. Encroachment Permit (PDF)
  6. Grading Permit Application (PDF)
  7. Planning Application (PDF)
  8. Preliminary Housing Development Application (PDF)
  9. Sign Permit Application (PDF)
  10. Temporary Sign Permit Application (PDF)
  11. Smoke and Carbon Declaration (PDF)

  1. TEMPORARY OUTDOOR DINING PERMIT

    The Town of Danville has created a NO COST temporary administrative process for restaurants to expand their outdoor dining seating to comply with the social distancing requirements in the latest Contra Costa County Health Order. 

    PLANNING APPLICATION - TEMPORARY RESTAURANT SEATING (PDF)

Permit Application Fee

Permit fees vary based on application type. While our team is working remotely due to the Shelter in Place Order, 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. 

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residential

Please see the Residential page by clicking here for more information. Below are a few of our popular handouts and links:

commercial

Please see the Commercial page by clicking here  for more information. Below are a few of our popular links:

Go Green

Please see the  Go Green page by clicking here for more information. Below are a few of our popular links:

Other Permits

     

RESOURCE DIRECTORY - OTHER AGENCIES