Building Permit Forms and Policies
Click on the tiles below to see a dropdown of related forms and information required to apply for a building permit.
Building Permit Forms
Required Forms
- Accessibility Hardship Request Form
- Accessibility Complaint Form
- Asbestos Survey (Air District Questionnaire)
- Construction Debris and Demolition Worksheet
- Declaration/Authorization
- Owner-Builder Form
- Permit Extension Request Form
- School Impact Fees Form
- Smoke/CO2/Water Saving Fixtures Form
- Special Inspection Agreement
- Water Meter Form
Title 24
Title 24 forms can be retrieved through the California Energy Commission website.
Instant Permits
The City of Dixon now offers instant permits for select permit types. See below:
- Instant Permit Residential HVAC (Changeout Only) Requirements
- Instant Permit Residential Reroof Permit Requirements
- Instant Permits Residential Service Panel Requirements
- Instant Permit Residential Sewer Repair-Replace Requirements
- Instant Permit Residential Water Heater (Changeout Only) Requirements
- Instant Permit Residential Water Line Repair-Replace Requirements
Residential Permit Handouts
- Master Plan Cover Sheet
- Master Plan Submittal
- Residential Accessory Structure
- Residential Bathroom Remodel
- Residential Energy Storage System
- Residential HVAC
- Residential Generator
- Residential Island Venting
- Residential Kitchen Remodel
- Residential Permit Application Checklist
- Residential Pool-Spa Checklist
- Residential Reroof Cool Roof
- Residential Reroof Homeowner Info
- Residential Sewer, Water, Gas, Electrical and Plumbing Alterations
- Residential Stucco and Siding
- Residential Water Heater
- Residential Window
- Residential EV Charger Receptacle
- Residential Panel Changeout
- Residential Plot Plan Example
- Residential Production Home - Approved Master Plan
- Residential Production Home - Solar Permit Requirements
- Residential Rooftop Solar PV
- Residential Service Load Worksheet
- Residential Demo Permit
- Residential Rooftop Solar PV Remove and Replace
- Residential SolarApp+ Instructions
Policies and Information
Information
- Inspection Request and Procedures Information
- Residential-Based Care Facilities R-3.1
- Request for Information Plan Duplication
- Pool Demo Handout
- Alternative Materials and Request
- Conventionally Built Patio Covers
- Asbestos for Your Home Renovation Project
- Certificate of Occupancy Information for Business Owners
- Change of Contractor Application
- Change of Registered Design Professional
ADU Information
- ADU Flyer
- ADU and JADU built without permit AB 2533
- ADU Plan Submittal AB 2234
- ADU Handbook Update
- Pre-Approved ADU Master Plan Submittal Checklist
- Pre-Approved ADU Plan Site Specific Permit Checklist
- Pre-Approved ADU Program for Designers
- Pre-Approved ADU Program for Homeowners
- SB9 Fact Sheet
- There are no preapproved ADU plans available at this time
City Policies
- Deferred Submittal Agreement
- Building and Structural Design
- On-Site Private Sewer and Storm Drain System
- Gas Piping Installation and Testing
- Licensed Architect/Engineer Required
- Retaining Wall Requirements
- Storage Racking and Display Cases
- Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance
- Who May Prepare Plans
- Work Exempt from Permits
- Non-Residential Paint Spray Booths
Legislative Policies
- ADU Duplex Townhome Submittal Regulations
- SB 721 and SB 326 Elevated Element Inspections
- AB 750 Homeless Shelter Inspections
- AB 2234 Sample Applications
- AB 548 and AB 838 State Housing Law Inspection Policy
- SB 1465 Substandard Housing Checklist
- AB 2533 Substandard Housing Checklist Unpermitted
- AB 2533 Substandard Housing Inspection Report
- SB 1465 Substandard Housing Process
- AB 253 Third Party Plan Review
General Information
