ANNOUNCEMENT:
Fireworks Booth - New Application and Guidelines
Completed applications and all required supplementary documentation shall be submitted, in electronic format (PDF),via email to buildingpermits@madera.gov no earlier than 9AM, May 1, and no later than 5PM, on June 12, of the current year. Any eligible organization making an application for a Temporary Permit to Sell "Safe and Sane" Fireworks that fails to return the completed application by 5PM, June 12, of the current year shall not be issued a permit to sell "Safe and Sane" fireworks. All eligible organizations must submit their completed applications and all required supplementary documentation for all proposed locations during this same period to be included in any waiting list lottery. In the event additional permits become available to eligible organizations, any organizations on the lottery list will be selected by random drawing by the Chief Building Official or his designee on June 19, of the current year.
PDF fillable applications are available in the City’s website and can be downloaded at: . https://www.madera.gov/business-building-development/building-development/. Completed applications and all required supplementary documentation shall be submitted, in electronic format (PDF),via email to buildingpermits@madera.gov no earlier than 9AM, May 1, and no later than 5PM, on June 12, of the current year.
In Accordance with California Building Standards Commission Information Bulletin 25-01, all applications for a building permit submitted on or after January 1, 2026, are subject to compliance with the 2025 California Building Standard Codes.
Notice to All Builders Regarding Master Plans and Production Home Permitting
2025 Building Codes are in Effect since January 1, 2026
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:
- Other Permits: Contact the Front Counter via email: buildingpermits@madera.gov
Additional Resources
Check out the following resources to learn more about how the building permit process works in Madera.
