Cloudpermit: Apply for a Permit Online

Apply for a building permit online: 

The City of Cotati uses the online community development platform Cloudpermit for building permits and inspections, planning applications, and business licenses. This allows you to complete the entire permit process online on your phone, tablet, and laptop. With Cloudpermit, you can:  

  • Apply for permits at any time, from anywhere 
  • Check the status of your permit or building inspection (when your application status changes, you’ll automatically receive an email letting you know) 
  • Schedule or cancel building inspections 
  • Communicate with your City with time-stamped messages 
  • Request and submit changes to an existing building permit 

How to get started:  

To start, create your Cloudpermit account by visiting https://us.cloudpermit.com/gov/login

Once registered, you can apply for building permits, planning applications, and business licenses and track their progress online. 

How-to videos and support materials: 

Cloudpermit has a variety of resources to help you – check out Cloudpermit Support for instructions on the basics and watch the instructional videos below to learn how to use the software (watch more here):  

'Cloudpermit - How to Submit a Building Permit Application' - video  

'How to Send a Message on Cloudpermit' - video 

'How to Request Inspections' - video 

Public Search Map

Check the status of building permits by address through the Cloudpermit Public Search Map.

Additional Support

For additional questions on permits and the application process, please call (707) 665-3636 or email permits@cotaticity.gov 

To leave a message for the Building Official, please call (707) 665-3632 or email binspector@cotaticity.gov 

For more information on applying for a business license, please visit: https://www.cotaticity.gov/472/Business-License or contact Admin Services at (707) 665-3631 or businesslicenses@cotaticity.gov