Before you start a building or remodeling project, check in with the city’s development review staff at the Faraday Center, 1635 Faraday Ave., 760-602-2719 or email building@carlsbadca.gov.
City staff is available to help homeowners understand their rights and responsibilities when taking on building projects, including home remodeling and repairs. To begin the process, homeowners need to complete and submit a building permit application. Select from this list of applications, forms and handouts. If you have any questions regarding the process or the application, please call 760-602-2719, email building@carlsbadca.gov or stop by to talk with city staff before you start.