What Salinas requires
Do I need a permit to replace a furnace in Salinas?
Yes. A same location change out goes in as a SIMPLE permit under MECHANICAL on Salinas Paperless Permits; bigger work may need a building permit.
- For a same location change out, log in to Salinas Paperless Permits, start a new SIMPLE permit application, then select MECHANICAL.
- If the work goes beyond a simple change out, a building permit may be required; the Permit Center answers on Option 1 or at epermit@ci.salinas.ca.us.
Checked November 2026City of Salinas, Residential Simple HVAC Change Out Same Location Checklist
Checked on the City of Salinas checklist, November 2026.
