Any owner or owner's authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by the California Building Standards Code, or to cause any such work to be performed, shall first make application to the Building Department and obtain the required permit.

Create an account at Palm Springs Online, select apply on home page, and search for the application specific to your project. Be sure to select the correct type of permit.

Contractors are required to be licensed in California. The Contractors State License Board website allows you to look up license status and information by the contractor's name or license number.