Permit Applications and Handouts

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Permit Applications

CITY TO RESUME NORMAL POLICY OF EXPIRING BUILDING PERMITS


Effective March 1, 2023, the City will resume normal policies of expiring building permits. Permits issued prior to September 1, 2022, which have not passed a successful inspection between September 1, 2022, and March 1, 2023, are at risk of expiring. 

Building permit applicants may request a one-time extension by emailing a request to communitydevelopment@chinohills.org. For further questions, please call the Building & Safety division at 909-364-2780.


Click the following links to view our department permit applications and handouts by category: 

Commercial Permits/Handouts 

Residential Permits/Handouts

Please note that we do not accept online submittals. All applications can be turned in at the public counter in the Community Development Department. Please read "When is a permit required?" and, "What is exempt from permits (PDF)" to determine if you need a permit. If you are still unsure if you need a permit or which application(s) may be required for your project or have any additional questions please contact the Building & Safety Department at (909) 364-2780 or email Community Development.

Administrative Applications and Fee Schedules

Application / Agreements / Fee ScheduleWhen do I Need This Application?
Application Fees (PDF) Lists all application fees for the department 
Development Impact Fee Schedule (PDF)    To view development fees  
Refund Request (PDF) To obtain a refund for a project that required a trust account 
Trust Deposit Account (TDA) Application & Agreement  (PDF) In order to process a land development project, a Trust Deposit Account (TDA) must be established prior to the City commencing any work on the project