Plan Review

Required Plan Submittal Checklists

Permit Status

Look up the Status of a Building Permit.

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. 20% Disproportionate Accessibility Cost Worksheet (PDF)
  2. Accessory Building Use / Owner Acknowledgement (PDF)
  3. Addressing - General Guidelines (PDF)
  4. Agricultural Buildings Application (PDF)
  5. Agriculture Electric Service Permit Information and Declaration (PDF)
  6. Alternate Materials and Code Interpretation Form (PDF)
  7. Building Professional Design Limitations - Who is Authorized to Prepare Plans (PDF)
  8. Deferred Submittal Form (PDF)
  9. Plan Check Expiration, Extension, and Renewal (PDF)
  10. Plan Check Submittal Information Sheet - Commercial Tenant Improvements or Additions (PDF)
  11. Plan Check Submittal Information Sheet - Intake Requirements for All Plans and Associated Documents (PDF)
  12. Plan Check Submittal Information Sheet - New Commercial Structures (PDF)
  13. Plan Check Submittal Information Sheet - Residential Structures (PDF)
  14. Plan Check Submittal Information Sheet - Roofing - Class "A" Fire Retardant (PDF)
  15. Plan Check Submittal Information Sheet - Special Inspection and Testing (PDF)
  16. Professional Design Limitations (PDF)
  17. PV Submittal Checklist (PDF)
  18. Request for Building Permit Research (PDF)
  19. Site Plan Requirements (PDF)
  20. Tahoe Regional Planning Agency - Project Submittal (PDF)
  21. Tahoe Regional Planning Agency - Residential Exempt/Qualified Exempt Plan Review Submittal Requirements (PDF)
  22. Third-Party Plan Review Applicant Agreement (PDF)
  23. Third-Party Plan Review Companies (PDF)
  24. Third-Party Plan Review Procedure (PDF)