Applications / Permits / Fees

Applications

The City of Morgan Hill accepts applications and plans via email at planning@morganhill.ca.gov. PLEASE NOTE: Only PDF Submittals will be accepted. For best user experience, we recommend saving PDF forms to your computer, and then open it directly in Acrobat or Acrobat Reader.

If your application type is not included in the Application Submittal checklist above, please review the following documents for submittal requirements. 

Supplemental Application Forms and Materials

Fees

To offset the financial impact of new development or a new business on public infrastructure, new projects may be subject to Impact Fees. Impact fees are calculated and due at building permit issuance. The Morgan Hill Business Portal offers a free Development Impact Fee Estimate calculation.

Alternatively, the City of Morgan Hill's Engineering Land Development Division can create an estimate for your project for a $350 fee. Fees are updated twice yearly. Final impact fees may vary from the estimate. For more information, contact Engineering Land Development at 408-778-6480. 

Housing Development Projects

For the City’s Housing Development Process and SB 330 application submittal requirements please review Housing Development Process.

Businesses

Whether you’re an existing business in Morgan Hill or planning to relocate or start a new business in town, the city is here to help you. This Business Resource Document (PDF) will help you get on the right track. 

Filing Requirements Checklists
All applications, project plans, and supporting material must be submitted electronically in PDF format to planning@morganhill.ca.gov