Building Permit Extension/Reinstatement Request

The information below is intended to explain how to request a Building permit extension if the permit is about to expire or reinstatement if it has expired. The City's permit tracking software sends an automated "Notice of Pending Expiration" email to the permit holder 30 days prior to an issued permit's expiration date. 

When does a building permit application or an issued permit expire

Permit applications

A building permit application for any proposed work shall be considered to have been abandoned 180 days after the application date unless the application is actively pursued or the permit issued. Actively pursued means to respond to plan check comments, provide verification of approvals  by outside agencies, submittal of requested documents and/or payment of fees in less than 180 days. The building official is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for additional periods not to exceed 90 Days or 180 days, depending on project scope, when justifiable cause is demonstrated. – CBC 105.3.2 and CRC R105.4

Issued building permits

An issued building permit is considered to be expired if:

• The work authorized by the permit has not started within 12 months of the issuance date; or
• IThe work authorized by the permit has been suspended or abandoned for a period of 12 months.

The building official is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for additional periods not to exceed 180 Days each when justifiable cause is demonstrated. – CBC 105.5.1 and R105.5.1

How to request an extension or reinstatement

Building permit application or issued permit extension request

Please complete a Building Permit Extension/Reinstatement Request Form(PDF, 199KB) and submit it to your Accela record a minimum of two weeks prior to expiration for review via the City's Accela Citizen Access Portal. Notification of approval or denial will be made through email.

Expired building permit application or issued permit reinstatement request

Please complete a Building Permit Extension/Reinstatement Request Form(PDF, 199KB) and submit it for review via email to PermitTeam. Notification of approval or denial will be made through email.