• City of Novato Administrative Offices

    Building Division

The City of Novato Building Division is responsible for reviewing plans, issuing building permits, and conducting field inspections. 

Contact

General Inquiries
Email: permitcenter@novato.org
Phone: 415.899.8989
Fax: 415.899.8216

Inspection Request Hotline
415.899.8240

After-hours Emergencies
(flooding, downed trees, etc...)
415.897.4361

Location

City of Novato Administrative Offices
922 Machin Avenue
Novato, CA 94945

Hours

9am-5pm, Monday -Thursday
Open alternating Fridays
(see calendar for closure dates)

*Closed 12pm-1pm for lunch

ePermit Resource Center
Information resource center for online self-service permitting.
9am - 11am, Monday - Thursday

Permit research is available online or by appointment, please call 415.899.8989.