County government
Conservation & Development — Building Permits
County building permits and inspections for unincorporated Contra Costa and Clayton, Hercules, Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda. Planning approvals within those cities remain with the city or town.
Building inspection schedule (opens in a new tab)Official instructions
Official department resource. Confirm jurisdiction, eligible project types and the published instructions before using this service.
How to get started
- Confirm which county or city agency handles the property before applying.
- Review the official requirements for your project and use the published application channel.
Source & saved evidence
Contra Costa County · Contra Costa County — Permitting Process Overview (opens in a new tab)
Official page text containing: Daily Building Inspection Schedule
on submittal for Building, Planning, and Public Works permits through our online ePermit Center. Go to ePermits website Daily Building Inspection Schedule The current business day’s building inspection schedule is posted after 8:45 AM. View Daily Inspection Website /CivicAlerts.aspx Ready to Apply for Your Permit? Go to ePermits Center When do you need a permit? When Do You Need and Planning or a Building/Grading Permit? DCD is responsible for the issuances of the following permitting processes Planning Permi
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