Permits

Public Works issues permits to construct, improve, work on or occupy the County's sidewalks and roadways. Any activity by a resident or business that encroaches into the right-of-way of San Mateo County's unincorporated districts, whether it be hanging a banner over a street or performing construction on a driveway or sidewalk, requires a permit.

Some of the more common permit types are listed below. For more information on these and other encroachments please contact our permit technicians at DPWpermit@smcgov.org NOTE: All fees are non-refundable, once the permit is issued.

The fine for working without a permit is $350.00 per day.

Drainage Facility Permit

Permit to install, replace, or modify a drainage facility in the right-of-way of unincorporated San Mateo County.... View moreView Drainage Facility Permit

Driveway Permit

Permit to replace or construct a new driveway within the right-of-way of unincorporated San Mateo County.... View moreView Driveway Permit

Fence Permit

Permit to to build or replace a fence within the right-of-way of unincorporated San Mateo County.... View moreView Fence Permit

Filming Permit

Permit to film within the right-of-way of unincorporated San Mateo County.... View moreView Filming Permit

Monitoring Well Encroachment Permit

Permit to construct or deconstruct a monitoring well, or to perform other borings in the County of San Mateo right-of-way.... View moreView Monitoring Well Encroachment Permit

Parking Restrictions

... View moreView Parking Restrictions

Sidewalk Permit

Permit to replace or modify a sidewalk within the right-of-way of unincorporated San Mateo County.... View moreView Sidewalk Permit

Special Event Permit

If your event will encroach into the County right-of-way apply for a special events permit or temporary road closure.... View moreView Special Event Permit

Storage Bin Permit

Permit to place a storage bin, storage pod, or dumpster within the right-of-way of unincorporated San Mateo County.... View moreView Storage Bin Permit

Transportation Permit

Permit for transportation involving the operation of oversize and/or overweight vehicles within the right-of-way of unincorporated San Mateo County.... View moreView Transportation Permit

Tree Removal Permit

Removing a tree located in the right-of-way of San Mateo County's unincorporated districts requires a permit from the Department of Public Works.... View moreView Tree Removal Permit

Use of County Buildings or Property Permit

Individuals and organizations interested in hosting an event at a County facility are invited to submit a permit application.... View moreView Use of County Buildings or Property Permit

Utility Trench Permit

Permit to dig a utility trench within the right-of-way of unincorporated San Mateo County.... View moreView Utility Trench Permit