Plan Check and Building Permit Services

The County of San Mateo is seeking professional firms to provide independent plan check, building permit technician, and building inspector services on an as-needed basis for the Planning and Building Department. The goal is to minimize response time and improve customer service by supplementing in-house staff with consulting services. The requested services may include onsite permit tech services, plan check review, and building inspections for both residential and commercial projects.

The County of San Mateo (the "County" or SMC) covers most of the San Francisco Peninsula. The region covers 744 square mile and is home to nearly 800,000 residents. The County has 20 incorporated cities. The County provides for the health and welfare of all people within its borders and serves as the local government for the unincorporated areas. Innovation thrives here in industries including bioscience, computer software, green technology, hospitality, financial management, health care, education, and transportation. The County prides itself on how that prosperity fosters its commitment to protecting and enhancing the health, safety, welfare, and natural resources of the community.

The Planning and Building Department serves the County and its communities by preparing, administering, and enforcing land use plans and development regulations that protect public safety, preserve agricultural and environmental resources, address housing and transportation needs, and create healthy and prosperous communities, in a manner that fosters community engagement and provides exceptional levels of service.

The Building Inspection Section of the County of San Mateo Planning and Building Department protects the health and safety of County residents, their property, and the public by ensuring that permitted construction within the unincorporated areas of the County of San Mateo meets current building code standards.