Residential Accessory Buildings Process

The Permit Process

Building Services permit application requires the following:
- Complete the three part application and sign where applicable (signature must be verified by office personnel). If you are applying as owner-builder, you must be the owner of record and complete part four of the multi part application. If property ownership was recently changed a copy of the grant deed may be required at time of application.
- When other than the owner or licensed contractor is applying for the permit, the second half of part four of the form must be completed, giving authority to sign as the owner's agent.
- An owner or their agent must sign a Deed Restriction Certificate(PDF, 210KB) declaring conformance with any applicable deed restrictions and/or CC&R's for subject property.
- If the property is within the architecturally controlled area of El Dorado Hills Community Services District or Cameron Park Community Services District, architectural approval of the plans from the district prior to permit issuance is a requirement. Failure to obtain approval may delay issuance of your permit. Check with your individual association for any restrictions that may affect your construction even though Building Services does not enforce these restrictions.
- Contractors acting as agent for the owner must have a current active California State Contractors License, worker's compensation coverage, and a current El Dorado County Business License.
When not served by public water/sewer, you must submit the perc test, septic design and well production report to the Environmental Management Department. This may only be submitted with or after building permit application.
Submit plans as outlined in Plan Requirements.