Building Services
The Building Division is responsible for performing architectural and structural plan checks, scheduling and performing building inspections, and providing general customer information services. Regulating the construction and/or renovation of both residential and commercial buildings is an important aspect of consumer protection that benefits both the residents and visitors of our City.
Residential construction hours are 7 AM-5:30 PM Monday-Friday and 9 AM-3 PM on Saturday. Commercial construction hours are 7 AM-7 PM Monday-Friday and 9 AM-6 PM on Saturday. Construction is not permitted on Sunday or City observed holidays.
Comprehensive Fee Update
After completing a comprehensive Development Services Cost of Services (User Fee) Study, the City Council adopted new development services fees to be collected starting July 1, 2024. The new fees include services provided by the Building, Planning, and Engineering Divisions.
Fee Update Resources:
Electronic Building Plan Check Submittals
All plans shall be submitted via email to bldpermit@losaltosca.gov. We will no longer be accepting hard copies of the plans at City Hall.
Plans, supplemental documents (i.e. structural calculations, Title 24, truss calculations, green documents, geotechnical reports, etc.) and the COMPLETED application must be sent electronically to bldpermit@losaltosca.gov. We do not accept hard copy plans and applications.
The plan submittal will be processed within 2-4 business days. Once processed you will be notified how to pay the plan review fees. The project will then be routed to all appropriate departments. Additions and new SFD's will require prior Planning Department approval.
Projects submitted without a completed application and all required documentation will not be processed.
Some minor permits can be applied for in person at City Hall. However, you will be required to scan your documents at City Hall prior to being seen. All permits will continue to be sent electronically.
Inspections are scheduled through our eTRAKiT system. Instructions and the link to our online system are noted below.
Contact the Building Division
Phone: (650) 947-2752
Inspections: https://trakit.losaltosca.gov/etrakit
Email:
For General building questions: building@losaltosca.gov
Permit Submittals, Revisions, Re-submittals, or any Permit related questions: BLDPermit@losaltosca.gov