Building & Code Enforcement

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The City of Seaside Building & Code enforcement department is responsible for the safety of buildings and public infrastructure in the City of Seaside. This is accomplished through the issuance and inspections of buildings & structures as well as through the enforcement of our City's Municipal Code. 

The Building & Code Enforcement Department is located within City Hall at the Permits & Inspections counter.

Building Safety through Permits & Inspections


Before starting any type of building project or major repairs, it is recommended that the owner contacts the Building Department to verify whether or not a permit is required for the scope of work that is being proposed. The mission of the Building Department is to enforce and maintain public safety, health, and welfare. Through the use of building permits, the Building Department can ensure that structures are built to safe building code standards.

To prepare your project for review, please check out the following resources prior to contacting the Building Department: 



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We are pleased to announce we are now accepting and processing Building and Planning permits ONLINE!

Ready to Submit Your Application? Submit your application online here!

(In order to be considered a complete submittal, please ensure all project details and descriptions as well as plans/submittals and attachments are entered and uploaded within the online portal. You will be contacted by the City of Seaside once your permit is ready to be issued. Please note: fees are currently not yet accepted via the online portal.)

Ready for your Inspection? Click here find out how to schedule your inspection

Need a Business License? Apply online here

How Much does a Permit Cost? Check out the Current Building Permit Fee Schedule 




  1. Phone: : 831-899-6825


    Hours 

    Monday - Friday

    8 a.m. - 5 p.m.


    Building Department Inspections

    Phone: 831-899-6723


     Code Enforcement 24hr Hot-Line

    Phone: 831-899-6729



  2. David Little

    Chief Building Official

  3. Matt Tahja

    Building Inspector

  4. Alfred Soto

    Code Compliance Coordinator

  5. Roberto De Avila

    Code Compliance Specialist

Forms

Business Licenses

Rentals

Construction and Development

Seaside has partnered with Smart Gov, and online building, permits and inspection platform. Once you log in, it's a one stop shop for commercial and residential building and planning permits. You can access the SmartGov system here: You can access the SmartGov online permitting system here.

Building Permits

Building Plans

Architectural Review Permits Requiring Design Review

Other


Code Enforcement

A  Code Enforcement Officer is available to assist the public and enforce the Municipal Code regulations. 

Report a Concern
See Click Fix is used to report non-emergency issues to the City. Please enter your issue in the form here. Also check out the mobile app which will give you the ability to report a problem on the go. Get the mobile App here.

Report a Code Violation or Illegal Construction. Any illegal construction or Municipal Code violation may be reported to the Code Enforcement Department by filling out a code enforcement complaint form here.