Forms | Handouts | Fee Schedules

https://www.cupertino.gov/Your-City/Departments/Community-Development/Building/Inspections

Permit Applications

• Building Construction Permit Application(PDF, 1MB)
• Demolition Permit Application(PDF, 1MB)
• Sign Permit Application(PDF, 163KB)
• New Address/Change of Address Form(PDF, 782KB)

Permit Extension Request

• Request for Permit Extension Form(PDF, 141KB)

Certificate of Occupancy

• Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Application(PDF, 195KB)
• Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Procedure(PDF, 662KB)
• Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Completion Application(PDF, 452KB)

Request For Research

• Request for Research Form(PDF, 402KB)
• Request Copies of City Approval Plans Policy(PDF, 273KB)
• Permission to Copy Building Plan Affidavit(PDF, 218KB)

Calgreen

• 2025 Calgreen Checklist - Non-Residential(PDF, 591KB)
• 2025 Calgreen Checklist - Residential(PDF, 496KB)
• 2022 Calgreen Checklist - Residential(PDF, 1MB)
• 2022 Calgreen Checklist - Non-Residential(PDF, 778KB)
• 2019 Calgreen Checklist - Residential(PDF, 254KB)
• 2019 Calgreen Checklist - Non-Residential(PDF, 495KB)

Business License

• Business License, Forms & Fee

Miscellaneous Forms

• Statement of Special Inspection Forms
• Alternate Materials & Modification Form(PDF, 126KB)
• C3 Low Impact Development (LID) Impervious Surface Data Form(PDF, 538KB)
• Contractor & Subcontractor List(PDF, 423KB)
• Courtesy Inspection Request Form(PDF, 406KB)
• Owner/Builder Policy & Form(PDF, 80KB)
• Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm Certificate of Compliance(PDF, 871KB)
• Technically Infeasible / Unreasonable Hardship Exemption Form(PDF, 2MB) (2019)
• Technically Infeasible / Unreasonable Hardship Exemption Form(PDF, 2MB) (2022)
• Technically Infeasible / Unreasonable Hardship Exemption Form (2025)(PDF, 2MB)
• Utility Release Request Form(PDF, 657KB)
• Water-conserving Plumbing Fixture Certificate of Compliance(PDF, 557KB)

Electronic Submittal Process

• Electronic Submittal Process Guide(PDF, 277KB)

Online Portal (Accela Citizen Access)

• How to Create an Accela Citizen Access (ACA) Account(PDF, 816KB)
• Schedule Online Inspection Guide(PDF, 591KB)
• Existing ACA User in Other Jurisdictions(PDF, 331KB)
• How to Pay Fees Online(PDF, 387KB)

Electronic Plan Review (ProjectDox)

• How to Upload Plans and Documents(PDF, 3MB)
• How to Check Plan Review Status Guide(PDF, 3MB)
• How to Add User to Project(PDF, 3MB)
• How to Download Plan Review Letters(PDF, 990KB)
• How to Upload Plan Review Response(PDF, 2MB)
• How to Download Approved Plans and Documents(PDF, 2MB)

Bathroom Remodel | Kitchen Remodel | Laundry Remodel

• Kitchen Remodel Template(PDF, 422KB)
• Bathroom Remodel Template(PDF, 342KB)
• Residential Kitchen/Bathroom/Laundry Remodel Policy(PDF, 1MB)

Checklists

• Expedited Permitting Process for EV - Checklist(PDF, 861KB)
• Plan Review Submittal Checklist(PDF, 376KB)
• Procedure Checklist for Demolition Permit(PDF, 1MB)
• Hazardous Materials Checklist(PDF, 77KB)
• Swimming Pool Removal Requirements(PDF, 259KB)

Policies and Procedures

• Re-Inspection Fee Policy(PDF, 561KB)
• Revision Process for Permitted Plans(PDF, 284KB)
• Community Noise Control Policy(PDF, 425KB)
• Construction Best Management Practices (BMP) Plan Sheet(PDF, 2MB)
• Electric-Ready Requirements for New SFD(PDF, 317KB)
• EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP)(PDF, 3MB)
• Existing vs New Construction Comparison Matrix(PDF, 284KB)
• Modification Requests for Foundation and Soils Investigations(PDF, 344KB)
• Inspection Procedures for Residential Structures(PDF, 767KB)
• Licensed Survey Policy(PDF, 657KB)
• Plans Required to be Prepared by a Licensed Architect or Engineer(PDF, 534KB)
• Protection of Wiring during Construction Requirement(PDF, 150KB)
• Re-Roof Tear-Off Policy(PDF, 289KB)
• Residential Furnace Installation & Replacement Policy(PDF, 393KB)
• Special Inspection Agency Approval Criteria(PDF, 643KB)
• Smoke Detector Installation and Maintenance Requirements(PDF, 295KB)
• Water Heater Installation & Replacement(PDF, 649KB)
• Window Replacement Requirements(PDF, 473KB)

• Fee Schedule - General Fees
• Fee Schedule - Engineering Fees
• Fee Schedule - Planning Fees
• Fee Schedule - Building Fees
• Business License Rates
• Construction Tax(PDF, 376KB)
• Seismic Fee(PDF, 117KB)

• Cupertino Sanitary District Standard Construction Details(PDF, 550KB)
• Standard Plan Set A - For Seismic Retrofit of Single-Family Wood-Frame Homes - (Page1)(PDF, 1MB)
• Standard Plan Set A - For Seismic Retrofit of Single-Family Wood-Frame Homes - (Page2)(PDF, 958KB)