ATTENTION: The City of Madera Building Department accepts only digital plans and supplementary documents with permit applications.
Electronic (PDF) Plan Submittal Guidelines
To reduce paper waste, mailing costs, delays, and the expense of printing multiple copies of construction documents for building permit applications, the City of Madera has implemented the Electronic Plan Check Program (EPC).
As of December 19, 2024, all building permit applicants are required to submit application materials, construction plans, and supporting documents as PDF files for electronic plan review.
Click here to access the complete guidelines detailing file formatting and submission standards.
How to Submit Your Electronic Documents
All electronic permit applications, plans, and supplementary documents must be in PDF format and can be submitted in the following ways:
- In person: Submit documents on a non-returnable flash drive at the Front Counter between 9 AM and 4 PM.
- Via Dropbox: Upload your files to your Dropbox and email the link to the Front Counter.
- By email: If the PDF files are small enough or if applying for an Over-The-Counter Permit, submit via email:
- Over-the-Counter Permits: overthecounterpermits@madera.gov
- Plot Plan Permits: plotplanpermits@madera.gov
- Solar (PV) Permits: pvplanpermits@madera.gov
- Contact the Front Counter via email: buildingpermits@madera.gov
Minor Permits
Examples of minor permits include single room remodels, window replacements, and air conditioning system installation.
- Application Form
- Description of Work: Provide one or more drawings showing the existing condition and proposed construction, sufficiently detailed to show the work being done.
- Fees: The Building Department will calculate building permit fees for your project. Fees must be paid before the permit will be issued.
Major Remodels and New Construction
- Application Form
- Site Plan or Plot Plan
- Site Plan: If a Site Plan Review (SPR) is required by the Planning Department, submit the approved site plan with your building permit application.
- Plot Plan: A basic plot plan template is provided for projects where SPR is not required, primarily for single-family construction.
- Fees: Plan Check fees must be paid before your application is accepted. When your permit is ready to be issued, building permit and development impact fees will be calculated.
Minimum Submittal Requirements - Single Family Residential
Minimum Submittal Requirements - Non-Residential, Commercial, and Industrial