- Accessibility Upgrade Worksheet
- Alternate Materials or Methods of Construction
- Asbestos Info
- Ceiling Cutting Information
- Construction Waste Management (CWM) Plan
- Design Criteria City of Lincoln
- Electrical Load Calculation Worksheet
- Erosion Control Best Management Practices (BMP)
- Guidelines for Home Repairs and Remodeling
- Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Residential Permits
Permit Requirements
If you're building a new home, renovating your current home, or adding a structure to your property, you need to apply for a building permit.
How to Apply for a Residential Building Permit
- Fill out a Building Permit Application
- Submit 3 plan sets and any applicable documents
- Submit check for fees made to the City of Lincoln
Submit Permit Package Online
Minor Residential Building Permits can now be submitted online. Review the handout on how to submit minor residential permits online. If your permit qualifies as one of the eligible types shown below, fill out the Building Permit Application and email it to OTCPermits@lincolnca.gov.
Online Eligible Permit Types
- Reroof (energy documents required)
- Water Heater
- HVAC, Condenser, Furnace (energy documents required)
- RePipe
- Electrical/Panel Changeout (for licensed electricians/qualified professionals)
- Plumbing (Sewer, Water, Gas Line) (site plan required)
- Window Changeout (floor plan & energy forms required)
- Solar, Energy Storage, and EV Charger
All payments may be made through the Citizen Portal once they have been processed.
Submit Permit Package
Bring application, plans, applicable documents, and check to the Building Counter located on the 2nd floor of City Hall.
Accompanying Forms and Handouts
Depending on your project, you may need to reference or submit some of the following forms along with your building permit application.
Documents for Specific Permits
If you want to completely remove any type of building or structure, you'll need a demolition permit.
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Fire Systems or Fire Sprinklers
- Fire Systems Permit Application
- Must have obtained a Fire Flow Report prior to permit application submittal
- HVAC Acknowledgement Form
- Building Permit Application is required
- Patio Cover Requirements
- Building Permit Application is required
- Solar Plan Checklist
- Building Permit Application is required
- Or see if you qualify to apply online
Miscellaneous Documents / Handouts
- For more information on Pool Permits
Building Inspections
All building permits require at least one building inspection. Please schedule your building inspection before 3pm at least one business day in advance.
Contact Us
Community Development
Permit Center
City of Lincoln
600 6th Street
Lincoln, CA 95648
Phone: 916-434-2470
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OTC Permits
Over The Counter Permits
600 6th Street, 2nd Floor
Lincoln CA 95648
Permit Questions: 916-434-2470
Email Minor Permit Applications
