Bathroom Remodeling in Menlo Park, CA
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Menlo Park Bathroom Permits
Bathroom remodels are submitted digitally in ACA. Interior-only work is exempt from the contiguous-neighbor notice that applies to additions and exterior alterations, so a bathroom permit is usually the simplest path in Menlo Park.
701 Laurel Street, Menlo Park, CA 94025 · City Hall (650) 330-6600
Building permits (650) 330-6704, Pe********@*******rk.gov · Inspections (650) 330-6767 · Planning (650) 330-6702
Building counter Monday to Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and alternate Fridays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed the other Fridays). Planning counter 1 to 5 p.m. on open days. Permitting is fully digital in Accela Citizen Access (ACA), and inspections are scheduled online or by phone.
Bathroom Projects
Code and Energy Items
- GFCI circuits, exhaust fan, safety glazing and water-conserving fixtures.
- Smoke and CO alarms under the 2025 California codes, in effect since January 1, 2026.
Energy: Menlo Park’s local energy code adds electrification and EV charging requirements based on work scope. Pre-wiring for future electric appliances is required when work touches a space with a gas appliance or upgrades the main panel, and larger alterations to homes built before 2011 must include two of nine listed efficiency measures, such as a heat-pump water heater, unless the home already has a Home Energy Score of 7 or higher.
Menlo Park Bathroom Remodeling FAQ
Do neighbors get notice for a bathroom remodel?
No. Interior-only work is exempt from the neighbor notice.
How are permits submitted?
Digitally through Accela Citizen Access.
How do I schedule inspections?
Online or at (650) 330-6767.
How long does a bathroom remodel take?
A few weeks of construction after materials arrive.