Building Forms and Fees

Permit Applications

• Alternative Energy Permit Application(PDF, 101KB)
• Building Construction Permit Application(PDF, 1MB)
• Demolition Permit Application(PDF, 2MB)
• Sign Permit Application(PDF, 118KB)
• Request for Permit Extension Form(PDF, 157KB)

Online Portal (Accela Citizen Access)

• How to Create an Accela Citizen Access (ACA) Account(PDF, 756KB)
• Schedule Online Inspection Guide(PDF, 541KB)
• Existing ACA User in Other Jurisdictions(PDF, 323KB)
• How to Pay Fees Online(PDF, 373KB)

Electronic Plan Review (ProjectDox)

• How to Upload Plans and Documents(PDF, 951KB)
• How to Check Plan Review Status Guide(PDF, 1MB)
• How to Add User to Project(PDF, 1MB)
• How to Download Plan Review Letters(PDF, 884KB)
• How to Upload Plan Review Response(PDF, 980KB)
• How to Download Approved Plans and Documents(PDF, 2MB)

Electronic Submittal Process

• Electronic Submittal Process Guide(PDF, 277KB)

Business License

• Business License Application(PDF, 133KB)
• City of Cupertino Application for Waiver of Business License Tax (Nonprofit)(PDF, 7KB)

Occupancy

• Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Application(PDF, 185KB)
• Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Procedure(PDF, 411KB)
• Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Completion Application(PDF, 66KB)

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

• Expedited Permitting Process for EV - Checklist(PDF, 819KB)

Miscellaneous Forms

• Alternate Materials & Modification Form(PDF, 126KB)
• C3 Low Impact Development (LID) Impervious Surface Data Form(PDF, 538KB)
• Contractor & Subcontractor List(PDF, 614KB)
• Courtesy Inspection Request Form(PDF, 152KB)
• New Address/Change of Address Form(PDF, 125KB)
• Owner/Builder Policy & Form(PDF, 90KB)
• Permission to Copy Building Plan Affidavit(PDF, 48KB)
• Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm Certificate of Compliance(PDF, 302KB)
• Technically Infeasible / Unreasonable Hardship Exemption Form(PDF, 376KB) (2019)
• Technically Infeasible / Unreasonable Hardship Exemption Form(PDF, 275KB) (2022)
• Utility Release Request Form(PDF, 122KB)
• Water-conserving Plumbing Fixture Certificate of Compliance(PDF, 255KB)
• ProjectDox Applicant User Manual(PDF, 2MB)

Request for Research

• Request for Research Form(DOC, 104KB)
• Request Copies of City Approval Plans Policy(PDF, 345KB)

Policies and Procedures

• Re-Inspection Fee Policy(PDF, 92KB)
• Revision Process for Permitted Plans(PDF, 260KB)
• Community Noise Control Policy(PDF, 151KB)
• Construction Best Management Practices (BMP) Plan Sheet(PDF, 2MB)
• EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP)(PDF, 3MB)
• Existing vs New Construction Comparison Matrix(PDF, 243KB)
• Inspection Procedures for Residential Structures(PDF, 120KB)
• Licensed Survey Policy(PDF, 363KB)
• Plans Required to be Prepared by a Licensed Architect or Engineer(PDF, 286KB)
• Protection of Wiring during Construction Requirement(PDF, 150KB)
• Re-Roof Tear-Off Policy(PDF, 362KB)
• Residential Fence Installation Requirements(PDF, 92KB)
• Residential Furnace Installation & Replacement Policy(PDF, 300KB)
• Residential Kitchen/Bathroom/Laundry Remodel Policy(PDF, 584KB)
• Special Inspection Agency Approval Criteria(PDF, 266KB)
• Smoke Detector Installation and Maintenance Requirements
• Stormwater Pollution & Noise Control Policy(PDF, 57KB)
• Swimming Pool Removal Requirements(PDF, 300KB)
• Water Heater Installation & Replacement(PDF, 155KB)
• Window Replacement Requirements(PDF, 328KB)

Templates

• Kitchen Remodel Template(PDF, 405KB)
• Bathroom Remodel Template(PDF, 325KB)

Checklists & Workbooks

• Plan Review Submittal Checklist(PDF, 280KB)
• Procedure Checklist for Demolition Permit
• Hazardous Materials Checklist(PDF, 36KB)
• Solar Panel / Photovoltaic Submittal Checklist(PDF, 355KB)
• 2022 Calgreen Checklist - Residential(PDF, 408KB)
• 2022 Calgreen Checklist - Non-Residential(PDF, 449KB)
• 2019 CalGreen Checklist - Residential(PDF, 235KB)
• 2019 CalGreen Checklist - Non-Residential(PDF, 487KB)
• 2016 CalGreen Checklist - Residential(PDF, 239KB)
• 2016 CalGreen Checklist - Non-Residential(PDF, 411KB)
• 2013 CalGreen Checklist - Residential(PDF, 107KB)
• 2013 CalGreen Checklist - Non-Residential(PDF, 164KB)

Fees

• Fee Schedule - General Fees(PDF, 95KB)
• Fee Schedule - Engineering Fees(PDF, 213KB)
• Fee Schedule - Planning Fees(PDF, 138KB)
• Fee Schedule - Building Fees(PDF, 722KB)
• Fee Schedule - Parks and Recreation Fees(PDF, 197KB)
• Business License Rates(PDF, 126KB)
• Fee Estimator(PDF, 790KB)
• Construction Tax(PDF, 384KB)
• Seismic Fee(PDF, 117KB)

Resources

• Best Management Practice (BMP) Plan Sheet(PDF, 2MB)
• Cupertino Sanitary District Standard Construction Details(PDF, 550KB)
• Standard Plan Set A - For Seismic Retrofit of Single-Family Wood-Frame Homes - (Page1)(PDF, 1MB)
• Standard Plan Set A - For Seismic Retrofit of Single-Family Wood-Frame Homes - (Page2)(PDF, 958KB)
• Modification Requests for Foundation and Soils Investigations(PDF, 620KB)
• Business Guide(PDF, 254KB)