Economic & Community Development

Building Division

The Building Division counter is open to the public Monday though Friday 8am-4pm, closed for lunch between 12 and 1pm. You can also use the portal anytime online at permits.ssf.net or call the Building Division's main line at (650) 829-6670 option 1. You can reach us by phone 8:00am-4:00pm (closed between 12-1pm) Monday through Friday or by email at building@ssf.net.

*** PLEASE NOTE: The Building Division will be closed for the holiday season between December 24,2024 and January 1, 2025.

Permit Center Department

Applications for permits can be made online at: permits.ssf.net. If you have any questions please call us at (650) 829-6670 option 1 or email us at building@ssf.net.

Objectives

The Building Division is mandated by Health and Safety Code State laws and is responsible for:

Enforcing the California Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electric, Residential, and Energy Codes. These codes provide the minimum standards to safeguard life, property, and public welfare in buildings.
Monitoring construction activity and determining that on-going construction projects have the required permits and conform to approved plans and conditions
Enforcing State-mandated requirements such as handicap accessibility and energy conservation regulations

Services

The Building Division issues building permits and takes in plans for review. Our field inspectors verify compliance with various codes and ordinances in both residential and commercial structures.