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To submit plans for a project and/or to obtain a permit, please visit TESSA. Once you have successfully applied, monitor the TESSA portal and your email for updates regarding your project.
For help with online submittals using TESSA, please schedule an appointment.
PLEASE USE THE TILES ABOVE TO SUBMIT FOR THE FOLLOWING:
PLAN CHECK SERVICES – Major or Minor plan check submittals that require Planning preview prior to submittal. (Includes demolition permits and HVAC permits that have an A/C unit).
BUILDING PERMITS - Residential projects that require minimal paperwork and no plan check to have a permit issued (includes submittal for fire department review of sprinklers, alarms, etc…residential kitchen and bath remodel (like for like only), window replacement).
SOLAR PLAN CHECK- Submittal of any PV solar or thermal solar plans which require approval to have a permit issued.