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Anaheim permit preparation

Anaheim building permit paperwork, made easier.

Answer guided questions and Form-O-Matic prepares configured City of Anaheim permit forms for supported projects. Review, sign, attach required plans or specifications, and submit them to the City.

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Available projects

Common Anaheim permit workflows.

The exact package depends on your project. Some projects require plans, engineering, specifications, owner-builder documentation, waste-diversion paperwork, or other supporting material beyond the permit application.

HVAC / Mechanical

Mechanical permit application for supported replacement and alteration work.

Water Heater / Plumbing

Plumbing permit workflows for water heaters, repipes and gas piping.

Electrical

EV chargers, electrical panel work, generators and battery-storage workflows.

Swimming Pool / Spa

Pool/spa permit application, plan-check paperwork and project requirements.

Patio Covers

Building and plan-check forms with the Anaheim patio-cover handout included as a reference.

Re-Roof

Building permit workflow with smoke/CO certification when the configured condition applies.

Kitchen / Bathroom / Interior Remodel

Building and plan-check paperwork for supported residential remodeling work.

Windows / Retaining Walls / Demolition

Building permit and plan-check workflows for supported projects.

Anaheim-specific paperwork

The package adapts to your answers.

When applicable, the workflow can add Anaheim's C&D Waste Diversion Application, Owner-Builder Acknowledgment, Authorization of Agent form, smoke/CO certification, EV charger guideline or patio-cover handout.

C&D debris

Projects generating construction or demolition debris are screened for Anaheim's current waste-diversion application.

Owner-builder

If the homeowner is acting as applicant, the package includes the City's owner-builder acknowledgment for review and signature when applicable.

Agent

If an agent is applying for the owner, the package includes Anaheim's owner authorization form. Required owner identification remains the applicant's responsibility.

Independent private service: Orange County Building Permits / Form-O-Matic is not the City of Anaheim and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the City. Official City forms and filing resources are available directly from Anaheim. Our fee is for private software-assisted preparation of supported paperwork.
Project-specific permit help

Anaheim building permit help by project.

Search by the work you are doing, not by a form number. Each guide explains the project, what information to have ready, which configured City forms may apply, and how Form-O-Matic helps prepare the paperwork.

Project helpHVAC ReplacementReplace or relocate residential heating and air-conditioning equipment.Project helpWater HeaterTank, tankless, electric, gas or heat-pump water heater.Project helpWhole-House / Partial RepipeReplace or alter domestic water piping, including copper or PEX repipe work.Project helpGas Line / Gas PipingNew, altered or repaired residential gas piping serving one or more appliances.Project helpEV ChargerResidential or commercial electric vehicle charging equipment.Project helpElectrical Panel UpgradeMain service, panel replacement, service upgrade or subpanel.Project helpGenerator / Battery StorageResidential standby generator, energy-storage battery, or related transfer equipment.Project helpSwimming Pool / SpaNew residential pool, spa, hot tub or alteration to an existing pool/spa.Project helpPool / Spa DemolitionFull or partial demolition and fill of an existing swimming pool or spa.Project helpPatio Cover / ArborAttached or detached patio cover, arbor, trellis or similar residential shade structure.Project helpRe-RoofRoof replacement or substantial roof repair.Project helpWindow / Door ReplacementReplace windows, sliding doors or exterior doors.Project helpRetaining WallConcrete or masonry retaining wall requiring plan review.Project helpGeneral Interior RemodelResidential interior remodel that is not primarily a kitchen or bathroom project.Project helpKitchen RemodelResidential kitchen remodel, including layout, electrical, plumbing or wall changes.Project helpBathroom RemodelResidential bathroom remodel, including fixture, plumbing, electrical or wall changes.Project helpResidential DemolitionFull or partial demolition of a residential structure or accessory structure.Tell us about itOther ProjectTell us what you are doing so we can prioritize future permit modules.
Form-by-form permit help

Understand the Anaheim forms before you start.

Each page explains what the official form is for, what information it asks for, and how Form-O-Matic reduces the manual work of completing the permit package.

B715Building Permit ApplicationWhat it is, what you need, and how Form-O-Matic helps.B703Building Plan Check ApplicationWhat it is, what you need, and how Form-O-Matic helps.B705Electrical Permit ApplicationWhat it is, what you need, and how Form-O-Matic helps.B713Mechanical Permit ApplicationWhat it is, what you need, and how Form-O-Matic helps.B714Plumbing Permit ApplicationWhat it is, what you need, and how Form-O-Matic helps.B712Pool / Spa Permit ApplicationWhat it is, what you need, and how Form-O-Matic helps.2026 C&D applicationConstruction & Demolition Waste Diversion ApplicationWhat it is, what you need, and how Form-O-Matic helps.B721Owner-Builder Acknowledgment & Information VerificationWhat it is, what you need, and how Form-O-Matic helps.B720Authorization of Agent to Act on Behalf of Property OwnerWhat it is, what you need, and how Form-O-Matic helps.B842Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector CertificationWhat it is, what you need, and how Form-O-Matic helps.B837Residential EV Charger Installation GuidelineWhat it is, what you need, and how Form-O-Matic helps.Anaheim patio cover handoutPatio Cover Standard / HandoutWhat it is, what you need, and how Form-O-Matic helps.