Building Permit
Online Residential Building Permit Guide
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This guide is designed to provide you with a general outline of what is required for you to get a permit for your project. You will find more information about what you need to do each step of the way.
Please note at this time, the guide includes many of our most common residential building permit submittal types. Over time, staff will be adding additional residential permit types.
Please contact the Permit Center at 916-625-5120 or email building@rocklin.ca.us with any questions.
Commercial Additions (Adding Square Footage)
(For projects not adding square footage, please visit our Commercial Remodels, Repairs, and Alterations page.)
Before beginning development on any commercial addition project there are several steps you will need to take to make sure your construction will be in compliance with State and local regulations regarding land and construction.
Commercial, Remodel, Repairs, & Alterations (not adding square footage)
(For Tenant Improvements, please visit our Tenant Improvement Page. For commercial additions that add square footage, please visit our Commercial Additions page.)
Before beginning any commercial remodel, repair, or alteration project there are steps to take to make sure your new construction will be in compliance with State and local regulations regarding land and construction.
Tenant Improvements
Before beginning any commercial tenant improvement project there are steps to take to make sure your project will be in compliance with State and local regulations regarding land and construction.
- CalGreen Non-Residential Worksheet
- Placer County Air Quality Supplemental Questionnaire
- When is a Wet Stamp/Signature Required?
- Accessibility Upgrade Worksheet
- Application for Permit
- Project Contact Information Form
- PCWA (Placer County Water Agency)
- SPMUD (South Placer Municipal Utility District)
- Plan Check Deposit Schedule
- Read more
Commercial Signs
Before beginning any commercial sign project there are steps to take to make sure your construction will be in compliance with State and local regulations regarding land and construction.
Step 1: Determine Special Development Conditions
Before applying for my building permit, is there any specific information I need to know from the City of Rocklin?
New Commercial Buildings
Before beginning development on any new commercial project there are steps to take to make sure your new construction will be in compliance with State and local regulations regarding land and construction.
Step 1: Determine Special Development Conditions
Before applying for my building permit, is there any specific information I need to know from the City of Rocklin?
Additions
The addition is for…
Accessory (Outside) Structures
Thinking of constructing or installing an accessory structure?
Before beginning your project, there are steps to take to make sure it will be in compliance with State and local regulations regarding land and construction.
The following section takes you through the key steps for each project, including the applicable forms and information.
Demolish: Family Residence
Before beginning your project, there are steps to take to make sure your project will be in compliance with State and local regulations regarding land and construction.
Home Repair & Maintenance
The repair/maintenance is…
- Electrical Service Upgrade
- Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Replacement
- Re-Roofing
- Re-Siding
- Water Heater Replacement
- Window Replacement
Exceptions for residential projects
A building permit may not be required for all residential projects.