Permit Issuance

For the safety of City Employees, the Building Division has implemented the following process for permits that are typically "over the counter".

1. Applicant shall complete a permit application. Application can be either emailed, brought to City Hall or licensed contractors can apply on our online portal.
2. Email: Email the completed application form via email to bldgstaff@hemetca.gov along with any other required plans or required documentation. Pleased be advised, there is approximately 2 week delay in processing these submittals.
3. In Person: Bring completed form, along with required documentation to our offices Monday - Friday from 7:30am - 5:30pm.
4. Permit Technician will process the permit and calculate permit fees.
5. Applicant will be advised if any additional documentation is required.

Permit Issuance

1. Applicant will be provided an invoice to pay with payment instructions.
2. Applicant pays permit fees based on permit instruction.
3. If in person, applicant will be given job card and any approved plans.
4. If via email, applicant will be given instruction on how to pick up job card and any approved plans.

Job Card and Plans

Once the fees have been paid, the applicant will be emailed a permit and plans or will be notified to visit the office to pay and obtain the permit and approved plans. Our office hours are 7:30am - 5:30pm Monday -Friday.