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Development Services Department
73510 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert, CA 92260
www.palmdesert.gov
eTRAKiT Instructions
The following instructions provide new users information on how to set up a new account and log into the
eTRAKiT portal. An account is required to apply for a permit, pay permitting fees, submit corrections, check
the status of a permit, download approved plans, and schedule inspections. An account is not required to
search permit history available on this platform. To perform a permit search, go to eTRAKiT, scroll down
to “PERMITTING”, and click on “Search for a Permit”. Search by address, parcel, or permit number.
eTRAKiT Account Set Up
New user accounts are set up by city staff. To access eTRAKiT, email a request for a new account to
permitcenter@palmdesert.gov and include the information requested below according to user type.
User Type Subject Line
(Copy & Paste)
Provide the Following
(Copy & Paste)
Contractor Contractor - eTRAKiT Account Setup
1. CSLB Number:
2. Business Name:
3. Mailing Address:
4. Contact Person Name:
5. Contact Email:
6. Contact Phone Number:
eTRAKiT Handout Revised:11/4/24
Property Owner Property Owner - eTRAKiT Account
Setup
1. Name:
2. Address:
3. Phone Number:
4. Permit Number:
5. Contact Email:
Design
Professionals
Design Professional - eTRAKiT
Login Setup
1. Business Name:
2. Mailing Address:
3. Contact Person Name:
4. Contact Email:
5. Contact Phone Number:
6. Permit Number:
eTRAKiT Login
New users will receive an email with username and temporary password.
• Go to eTRAKiT. Along the top of the webpage, click on the down arrow to select “Log In”, and select
“Contractor”
• Enter the “User Name” that was provided in the email
• Enter the temporary “Password” that was provided in the email
• Click “LOGIN”
• NOTE: At initial login, useust update their password and set up a security question and answer.
Please keep this information as you need it should you have to reset your password.
• Applying for Permit: Once logged on, you will see a blue taskbar to the left of the screen titled
“My Dashboard.” Under the first section titled “PERMITTING,” click on “Apply for Permit,” and
follow the prompts to start an application.