Welcome to the City of Del Mar Online Portal

This site provides access to search and apply for selected types of planning projects, building permits/inspections, and make payments online. 

No Log-in is required for general project and permit searches.
Use the "Search" tool under projects and permits.

An active business license is required to perform work in the City of Del Mar. Please obtain the business license prior to submitting an application. Visit www.delmar.ca.us/business for more information. 

A "Registered User - AEC" log-in and password are required to apply and pay fees for Planning Projects and Building Permits. Please complete the eTRAKIT AEC Request form available on the city website (www.delmar.ca.us/eTRAKITInfo) to be set up in the system. The form is located at the bottom of the page.

For special event permits, please contact the Community Services Department before applying online at cs@delmar.ca.us.

Project & Permit types currently available for online application

Projects:
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Administrative Design Review (ADR)
Administrative Modification (AMOD) - Minor/Major
Administrative Sign Review (ASR)
Citizen Participation (CPP) Program
Design Review Board (DRB)
Encroachment Permit (EP) Application 
Modification (MOD)
Notice of Intent to Remove a Protected Tree (NOI)
Sidewalk Cafe Permit (SCP) Application
Tree Removal Permit (TRP)

Permits:
NOTE:  CONSTRUCTION OF MOST EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRES DESIGN REVIEW PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR A BUILDING PERMIT. IF YOU NEED DESIGN REVIEW OR ARE UNSURE IF YOUR PROPOSED PROJECT/IMPROVEMENT REQUIRES DESIGN REVIEW, PLEASE CONTACT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

Commercial Additional Alteration
New Commercial Construction
New Residential Construction
Pool/Spa
Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing Permits
Re-roof Permit 
Residential Additional Alteration

Special Event Permit (Community Services Department)