Online Permits
The Planning and Building Agency provides Online-Permits service. For further information, visit https://permit.santa-ana.org/ops
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Commercial – Replacements Only
Mechanical Permit Building Permit Electrical Permit Plumbing Permit Bathroom Fan Fan Coil Clothes dryer Replacement Laundry Fan Environmental Air Fan Reroof (like-for-like) Water Heater Tankless Water Heater Service Meter 0-1199 amps Garbage Disposal Hose Bibb On-site Sewer Alter/Repair Interior Water Piping Water Service Water Heater Tankless Water Heater Instahot
Residential – Replacements Only
Mechanical Permit Building Permit Electrical Permit Plumbing Permit Bathroom Fan Fan Coil Furnace (over 100,00 BTU) Furnace (up to 100,00 BTU) Mini Splits Gas Piping Incidental Alter/Repair Air vents Clothes dryer Replacement Laundry Fan Environmental Air Fan Range Fan Reroof (like-for-like) Windows Retrofit 125 Volt Receptacle Dedicated Circuit/EV chargers Factory Wired Unit (FWU) Light … Continued
Residential
Interior remodel, such as kitchen and bathroom remodels and alterations that do not create new rooms such as bedrooms or bathrooms Replacement of existing exterior stucco or siding like-for-like Interior drywall replacement Mechanical permits Electrical permits Plumbing permits
Do all landlords register their rental units?
Yes.
Can a landlord charge the new rent increase on September 1?
Landlords can only increase rent to the allowable rent increase once in a 12 month period.
As a tenant, can the Rent Stabilization Division verify if my rental unit is subject to the ordinance?
Yes.
As a landlord, can the Rent Stabilization Division tell me if my property is subject to the ordinance?
No.
Step 6. Final Approval & Permit Issuance
Once plan check fees have been received, staff will review application and materials and notify applicant on any further direction. After all required departments have reviewed application and materials and they have been approved, staff will finalize any required permit fees and applicant will be directed to submit final payments. Once all payments have been … Continued
Step 2. Submit an Address Request
All Pre-Approved ADU’s require an address to be assigned prior to submittal of Plans. To request a new address, please email the Planning Division at Planning@santa-ana.org with a brief description of your project and a Site Plan identifying all existing buildings on the property and the location of proposed detached ADU. Please allow up to … Continued