Building Permit Application Form (Orinda, California)

This is the official Building Permit Application Form from City of Orinda. You can fill it in its original layout in your browser or with an AI assistant, then download it to review, sign and submit to the agency.

Form details

Issuer

City of Orinda

Jurisdiction

Orinda, California

Type

Building permits

Questions

25

Last mapping review

2026-10-03

Official blank PDF from City of Orinda ↗

What this form asks

• Property address
• APN (Assessor's Parcel Number)
• Property owner name
• Property owner mailing address
• Property owner phone
• Property owner email
• Applicant is (if different from property owner) (choose one)
• Applicant name
• Applicant mailing address
• Applicant phone
• Applicant email
• Description of work (multiline)
• Area affected (sf) (number)
• Construction cost ($) (number)
• Estimated grading work: Cut (CY) (number)
• Estimated grading work: Fill (CY) (number)
• Net increase in impervious surface area (number)
• Currently on the property (select all that apply): Single Family Home (checkbox)
• Currently on the property (select all that apply): SB 9 Unit (checkbox)
• Currently on the property (select all that apply): ADU (checkbox)
• Currently on the property (select all that apply): Junior ADU (checkbox)
• Does the project include new landscaping? (choose one)
• New landscaping: Landscaped area (sf) (number)
• Does the project include rehabilitating existing landscaping? (choose one)
• Rehabilitated existing landscaping: Landscaped area (sf) (number)

Review, sign and submit

PaperPorter fills the form but does not submit it or approve anything. Signatures, initials and staff-only areas are left for the right person. Confirm current fees, attachments and filing instructions with City of Orinda.

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Frequently asked questions

Does PaperPorter submit this form?

No. You download the completed PDF, then review, sign and submit it to City of Orinda yourself.

Can I fill it without an AI assistant?

Yes. Fill it in your browser and download the completed PDF. An assistant such as ChatGPT or Claude can also ask you the questions and fill it for you.