Plan Review

Required Plan Submittal Checklists

For all other checklists please find them here.

Permit Status

Look up the Status of a Building Permit.

Plan Check Status Help Line

Call 530-745-3584 

Email Plan Check Help 

Plan Check Turn-Around Goals

View Average Plan Check Turn-Around Times (PDF).

Goals for Peak Season (April through October)

Project TypeFirst Check GoalRe-Check Goal
Commercial/Industrial2 to 4 weeks1 to 2 weeks
Single-Family Dwelling2 to 4 weeks1 to 2 weeks
Quick Checks1 week2 days
Over-the-CounterSame-day permit issuanceSame-day permit issuance

Goals for Non-Peak Season (November through March)

Project TypeFirst Check GoalRe-Check Goal
Commercial/Industrial1 to 2 weeks1 week
Single-Family Dwelling1 to 2 weeks1 week
Quick Checks1 week2 days
Over-the-CounterSame-day permit issuanceSame-day permit issuance


Plan Submittal Documents & Links

  1. Documents
  2. Links

Plan Submittal Forms & Applications

  1. Accessibility Cost Worksheet 2021 (PDF)
  2. Accessory Building Use / Owner Acknowledgement (PDF)
  3. Addressing Signage (PDF)
  4. Agricultural Buildings Application (PDF)
  5. Agriculture Electric Service Permit Information and Declaration (PDF)
  6. Alternate Materials and Code Interpretation Form (PDF)
  7. Deferred Submittal Form (PDF)
  8. Expired Permits (PDF)
  9. Plan Check Submittal Information Sheet - Commercial Tenant Improvements or Additions (PDF)
  10. Plan Check Submittal Information Sheet - Intake Requirements for All Plans and Associated Documents (PDF)
  11. Plan Check Submittal Information Sheet - New Commercial Structures (PDF)
  12. Plan Check Submittal Information Sheet - Residential Structures (PDF)
  13. Plan Check Submittal Information Sheet - Roofing - Class "A" Fire Retardant (PDF)
  14. Professional Design Limitations (PDF)
  15. PV Submittal Checklist (PDF)
  16. Request for Building Permit Research (PDF)
  17. Site Plan Requirements (PDF)
  18. Solar PV High Snow Load Exceptions Handout (PDF)
  19. Special Inspection, Structural Observation and Testing Agreement (PDF)
  20. Tahoe Regional Planning Agency - Project Submittal (PDF)
  21. Tahoe Regional Planning Agency - Residential Exempt/Qualified Exempt Plan Review Submittal Requirements (PDF)