Santa Ana building permits

Santa Ana building permits: how it works

We can't prepare Santa Ana permit documents yet. Joining the list below does not start, submit or speed up a permit, and your information isn't sent to the City. If you need a permit now, apply directly with the City of Santa Ana through its online permit system.

What to know about permits in Santa Ana

Santa Ana's Online Permit System issues simple residential permits that don't need plan check, and both contractors and property owners can use it.
Common replacements, such as furnaces, mini-splits, like-for-like re-roofs, window retrofits, water heaters and EV-charger circuits, are generally available online.
Interior kitchen and bathroom remodels that don't add bedrooms or bathrooms are handled as express permits.
Contractors need a current City of Santa Ana business license to use the online system.

Requirements change; confirm details with the City of Santa Ana. City of Santa Ana official website.

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