You must apply online through San Joaquin County’s Online Permitting System. First time users will need a valid email address to set up an account. It takes about 5 minutes to create a new account.
Apply Online
REGISTER AS A USER
For first time users, as noted above, you will need to register for a new account with our Online Permitting System. If you have an account, please continue with Step 2 below.
To create an account, click on "Apply Online" above to be routed to the Online Permitting System login page. Click on "CREATE AN ACCOUNT" in the lower right corner, and register with your email address.
You will be asked to provide the following information to open an account.
- Choose a username and password
- Personal and Contact Information
- License Numbers if you are registering as a licensed professional
After you register, you'll receive a confirmation email.
Once you confirm your account, you're ready to apply.
Flood zone inquiry request take about 5 minutes to complete. If you are unable to complete the application you can save your progress and return at a later time, however, the request will not be reviewed until it is submitted.
The following items are required to submit a request:
- Address or Assessor Parcel Number (APN)
Public Works staff may contact you for more information, and for payment of the plan check fee. You will be contacted through the Online Permitting System, and receive emails when you have new correspondence regarding application submittal. We encourage you to collaborate with staff through the Online Permitting System, and via email.
- Staff will contact you email to complete the intake process.
- When your application is accepted, you will be notified to pay fees online.
- Upon approval, staff will contact you for applicable permit issuance steps.