Apply for a Water-Sewer Inspection and/or Tap Permit

Step 1.Create a Citizen Access account

We use a third party application called Citizen Access for our Water-Sewer Tap and Inspection Permit application.  If you've never used Citizen Access, we recommend that you review how to create an account before starting your application.  First-time use by a City-licensed Underground Contractor requires activation of your license for online use.  Call the number listed in the Contact Us section to request activation.

Step 2.Make sure you have time to apply

This application will take about 20 minutes once you've gathered the required information identified in the steps below.  You can save your application and resume later if you need more time.

Step 3.Make sure you have all the required information

Identify the number and size of water taps (new or replacement) being installed.

Estimate the number of inspections required to complete the work in each of these categories (the City will add inspections/fees beyond this amount if needed to complete the work):

• Domestic Water
• Sanitary Sewer
• Storm Sewer
• Fire Service - When this category applies, a minimum of 2 inspections typically are required
• Sewer demolition/cap off
• Footing drain lateral
• Right of Way

Step 4.Have your credit/debit card ready

You'll need to enter your credit/debit card information to pay the permit fee. We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover.

Permit fees vary, based on the tap type and number of inspections required.

Step 5.Apply online

Login to Citizen Access and choose the Water-Sewer Applications category using the link below.

Apply online for a Water-Sewer Tap and Inspection Permit

Step 6.We'll review your application

Expect to hear from us within 1-2 business days. We'll email you to confirm receipt of your application. Keep in mind that you might need to revise your application or attachments if we notice any missing or incorrect information.

Step 1.Make sure you have all the required information

Identify the number and size of water taps (new or replacement) being installed.

Estimate the number of inspections required to complete the work in each of these categories (the City will add inspections/fees beyond this amount if needed to complete the work):

• Domestic Water
• Sanitary Sewer
• Storm Sewer
• Fire Service - When this category applies, a minimum of 2 inspections typically are required
• Sewer demolition/cap off
• Footing drain lateral
• Right of Way

Step 2.Have your payment ready

For mailed applications, we accept check or money order. If you pay in person, we accept cash, check or money order, and Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.

Permit fees vary, based on the tap type and number of inspections required.

Step 3.Complete the application

Download, print, and fill out the application

Download the Application in English

Download the Application in Spanish

Step 4.Mail or bring your completed application to our office

We accept Water-Sewer Tap and Inspection Permit applications by mail or in person from contractors. We don't accept emailed or faxed applications.

Step 5.We'll review your application

Expect to hear from us within 1-2 business days. We'll email you to confirm receipt of your application. Keep in mind that you might need to revise your application or attachments if we notice any missing or incorrect information.

Step 1.Make sure you have all the required information

Identify the number and size of water taps (new or replacement) being installed.

Estimate the number of inspections required to complete the work in each of these categories (the City will add inspections/fees beyond this amount if needed to complete the work):

• Domestic Water
• Sanitary Sewer
• Storm Sewer
• Fire Service - When this category applies, a minimum of 2 inspections typically are required
• Sewer demolition/cap off
• Footing drain lateral
• Right of Way

Step 2.Have your payment ready

We accept cash, check or money order, and Visa, MasterCard, and Discover for in person payments.

Permit fees vary, based on the tap type and number of inspections required.

Step 3.Come to our office and fill out an application

You'll find our address in the Contact Us section of this page.

You can download and print the application beforehand if you want. Otherwise, we'll get you a copy when you come in.

Download the Application in English

Download the Application in Spanish

Step 4.We'll review your application

Expect to hear from us within 1-2 business days. We'll email you to confirm receipt of your application. Keep in mind that you might need to revise your application or attachments if we notice any missing or incorrect information.