Welcome to the City of Caldwell Development Services

Through this portal you will have access to online services for submitting applications and drawings for building permits, mechanical, plumbing and electrical permits, business permits, and requests for code enforcement violations and complaints. By creating an account, you will be able to monitor your projects throughout the review process, request inspections, and receive inspection results as they happen. We trust that this will provide you with a new, higher level of service that makes living and working in Caldwell a more enjoyable experience. In addition you will be able to submit all items required for Engineering Department plan review of subdivisions and other infrastructure improvement projects, pay fees and more. We value your input and welcome comments or suggestions. For a list of departments please visit our contact page. 

Inspections must be called in by 7:00 AM for same day inspections. All inspections called in after 7:00 AM will be scheduled for the following day, effective immediately. Permits must be paid for and issued prior to scheduling of inspections can occur.

Online Services You Need

  • BUSINESS PERMITS AND LICENSES
    Starting a business?

    There are two (2) types of business permits/licenses - A "Commerical/Industrial Business License/Permit" for those operating a business out of a commercial or industrial building or tenant space, and a "Home Occupation Permit" for those operating a business out of their home.  The online service portal will allow you to apply for a business license or home occupation permit here, and submit all of your required documents and pay fees online.  You can also view the status of your permit application all from your home, office or mobile device.


    Commercial or Industrial Business Licenses/Permits:   This type of license/permit is for businesses operating out of a commercial or industrial building or tenant space.  A business license/permit must be obtained prior to operation of such business. 
              APPLY FOR A COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS LICENSE →                   
                SEARCH FOR AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUSINESS LICENSE →

    Home Based Businesses:      This type of license/permit is required for all businesses being operated out of your home.  A Home Occupation Permit shall be obtained prior to operating any business out of your home.
              APPLY FOR A HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT →
            
  • BUILDING PERMITS
    Remodeling or adding on to you home? Learn when you need a permit, submittal requirements, apply online, view review status, pay permit fees and schedule inspections all from your home, office or mobile device. NOTE:  For freestanding, post/pole, or monument signs less than 6' in height, submit an application through the Planning and Zoning Department by clicking here. 
    Apply for a Permit
    Search for a permit
    Learn more about permitting
  • LAND USE &
    DEVELOPMENT
    APPLICATIONS and
    FORMS
    Customers can apply for applications, submit requests, and find information by utilizing the online portal.  Apply online, view review status, pay fees, and schedule inspections, all from your home, office or mobile device.
  • APPLY FOR AND LEARN MORE ABOUT:
    Annexations
    Construction Drawings
    Home Occupations
    Planned Unit Developments
    Rezones
    Roundtable (Pre-App) Meeting Requests
    Special Use Permits
    Subdivision Plats
    Temporary Use Permits
    Time Extensions
    Traffic Impact Study Review and Approval
    Zoning Verification Letters and Reports
    AND MORE...

    submit an application or learn more 

Complaints and Requests

Have you seen blight, weeds, vacant or unsafe structures, or other code compliance violations in your neighborhood? If so submit an online complaint, and it will be automatically routed to the appropriate department for investigation.
Submit a complaint

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