Water Permit Process
FILING YOUR PERMIT APPLICATION
The MPWMD Permit Office is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and is available by emailing conserve@mpwmd.net or calling 831-658-5601. Please follow the instructions below to have your project reviewed for a permit. Note that ALL Water Permit applications must be submitted electronically by email to conserve@mpwmd.net. You may include links to the plans.
Electronic Water Permit Application Process Fact Sheet
What is a “Water Permit?”
A Water Permit allows an applicant to obtain a building permit and set a water meter or intensify water use on an existing connection. A Water Permit is also needed to set additional water meters or to change the size of an existing water meter. Normally, permits can be processed within a week if there are no deed restrictions required (deed restrictions take 1 to 3 days to prepare, review and record.)
Compliance with Water Efficiency Requirements found in MPWMD Regulations XIV and XV are Conditions of Approval of a Water Permit. Please review these rules and be familiar with the requirements.
Commercial Changes in Use
Builders/owners of new and existing commercial buildings should be informed of the possible need for a Water Permit when tenant changes occur. All intensification in use according to District Rule 24, Table II, require Water Permits. Due to differences in use definitions, the District may consider a building/lease space to have changed use even when the city/county may not. A quick check with the District permit office staff will clarify whether a water permit is needed.