Contact Information
City Hall, Planning and Building Department
The East Side of Monte Verde between Ocean and 7th Avenue
P.O. Box CC, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
Building Official Office: 831-620-2010
City of Carmel Website
Frequently Used Forms
Business License Information
Monterey County Supplemental Disclosure – Revised 8/06/2019
Did you know?
Business License Information
Did you know, all cities that permit solicitation require a business license. No solicitors may enter upon residential property in any city if a notice prohibiting solicitation is visibly displayed. No solicitor may enter upon residential property outside the hours between sunrise and sunset.
Carmel Business License Requirements/Applications
Inspection Report
No inspection report required. If inspection is requested by buyer/seller, contact the Building Official at 831-620-2010.
Soliciation in Residential Areas Prohibited
Municipal Code Chapter 5.52.010.
Contact: City Clerk 831-620-2000
Real Estate Sign Policy
- ON-SITE OPEN HOUSE
One per property, not to exceed 3 Sq Ft, allowed only during daylight hours. - ON-SITE ALLOWED
One per property, not to exceed 3 Sq Ft, Max letter size 3 inches.
Sign riders 6″ x 24″, one per sign. - OFF-SITE NOT ALLOWED
State law allows temporary real estate signs to be placed off-site on private property with property owner’s permission.
Attention devices (i.e. balloons, banners, lights) are prohibited in all jurisdictions.
Buying/Selling Property in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Presentation by Anna Ginette & Brandon Swanson of the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea
Other Policies
View Protection Policies
Designs should respect views enjoyed by neighboring parcels.
Policy outlined in Municipal Code Chapter 17.10.010 K.
Vacation Rental Rules
Minimum 30 day rental in R-1 zoning district.
Municipal Code Section 17.08.060.