Audience landing · Permits, complaints, rules
Permits, complaints & compliance.
If you operate stationary equipment that emits air pollution, you need a District permit. If you smell smoke or see a violation, file a complaint online or by phone. If you're not sure what applies to you, the permit-finder below sorts it out.
File a complaint
Concerned about smoke, dust, odors, or a possible violation? The District takes complaints by phone (24/7) or online form (8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mon–Fri response).
Which permit do I need?
The District issues two core permit types for stationary sources:
- Authority to Construct (ATC) — required before installing, modifying, or replacing emissions-generating equipment. Apply before construction.
- Permit to Operate (PTO) — required after construction is complete and the equipment is ready to operate. Renews annually.
Common permit categories
- Stationary sources
- Boilers, engines, paint booths, gas stations, dry cleaners, food processors. Forms 01–07 in the current forms library.
- Agricultural
- Operating permits for large ag sources, confined animal facilities (dairies), ag engine registrations > 50 HP, portable equipment registration. Form 1015 + ag burn permit.
- Asbestos NESHAP
- Federally delegated; 10-day notification window; required even for residential > 4 units. Form 170.
- Oil & gas
- Stationary source permits for upstream and midstream operations in the District. Form OG.
- Annual Throughput Reports
- Required for all permitted facilities, due annually. Currently submitted via JotForm.
A redesign note: forms-finder coming in Year 1
The current site lists 50+ forms in seven categories as a static list. The redesigned forms page becomes a sortable, searchable table filtered by who you are (operator type), what equipment you're permitting, and where you are in the lifecycle (new permit, modification, renewal, retirement). PDF forms get an accessible-PDF version; the most-used forms migrate to JotForm where possible per FAQ #8.
Payments
Permit fees, late fees, and annual renewals are paid through AllPaid (the District's current payment processor). The redesign keeps the AllPaid integration in place; the wrapper page around it gets a cleaner UX and clear receipts.