Form-O-Matic permit paperwork help

Building permit help for homeowners who do not speak permit jargon.

Homeowners often know the project they want to do but not the names of the permit forms. Form-O-Matic starts with the project, asks plain-English questions, and prepares supported city paperwork for review.

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Common homeowner projects

Supported workflows include HVAC replacement, water heaters, repipes, gas piping, EV chargers, electrical panels, reroofs, windows, patios, pools/spas, remodels, retaining walls and demolition in the cities currently configured.

Know what still needs a professional

The service does not invent engineering, structural design, equipment specifications, circuit conditions, signatures, or professional certifications. Those items remain clearly identified for the homeowner, contractor, designer or licensed professional.

Start with your city

Current Orange County jurisdictions.

Local rules differ, so Form-O-Matic treats each supported city as a separate permit workflow.

Independent private service: Form-O-Matic is not a government agency. Government forms and filing options remain available directly from the responsible city.