Information and Resources
GO BENICIA RESOURCE HUB
The Go Benicia Resource Hub is a great place to start planning a potential project. Users can obtain zoning information, model different scenarios and related requirements and fees, and obtain business license fees. Please note: Go Benicia is an informational resource, but use of this tool will not satisfy permit requirements.
PERMIT CENTER
Applications, plans, and documents can only be submitted electronically on the City of Benicia's Permit Center. Permit Center submittals will not be processed on weekends, holidays, and City Hall closures. Submittals after 3:00 PM will not begin processing until the following business day.
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GETTING STARTED WITH THE PERMIT CENTER
Filling out the online application:
- Use the search function to look up site address. All fields populated are directly from Solano County Records database.
- Use the search function to look up contractor by name or California State Licensing Board (CSLB) number. All fields populated are directly from CSLB and Benicia's HDL for business license.
Online Permit Center - Notifications and Access
- After submitting an application, there will be email notifications for: document uploads, documents issued (like school fee letter, comment letters, and permit card), when a payment is due, and communication from Building Safety staff.
- The permit applicant can add any email address as a guest to view application and permit, make payments, communicate with Building Safety staff, and schedule inspections within the permit center. We recommend that property owners and agents be added as guests to their building permits.
- Online Permit Center Tutorial Videos
- Permit Search by Address
VALUATION THRESHOLD
The Valuation Threshold for Alterations, Structural Repairs or Additions to Existing Buildings in accordance with the 2022 California Building Code Chapter 2 definition of VALUATION THRESHOLD, the 2025 valuation threshold is $203,611.00 and will be updated again in January 2026.
Additional information is available on DSA's Access Compliance Reference Materials webpage.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
Multifamily Housing and Small Business EV Charger Program
California 2019 & 2022 CALGreen – Construction Recycling