Building Department

Capitola City Hall has implemented electronic application submittals 

The City of Capitola Building Department provides plan checking and building inspection services to assure compliance with the California Building Code. The Building Department enforces the provisions of the State Housing Code and the International Existing Building Code. In addition the Building Official serves as the City of Capitola's Americans with Disabilities Act compliance officer.

Building Permit Applications

We are now requiring electronic application submittals.  To access building permit applications and instructions for electronic submittals use the following link: Building Applications Link

Building Inspections

Building inspections currently occur in the afternoon.  Click Request a Building Inspection in the menu on the left-hand side of this page to use our web-form to request a building inspection. Or, use this link to access the web-form. 

Counter Hours

Counter Hours are 9 am to 12 pm daily.  

Please Note: The building counter will be closed Friday, March 7, 2024.