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.
Official county building permit guidance. Service boundaries and project requirements must be confirmed with the department.
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.
Before you start · 3 requirements & conditions
- Appointments · DCD appointments — questions and application assistance
- Appointments CANNOT be used for the following: Submitting for a building permit or a planning application. All permit applications shall be submitted online using the links below.
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Official page text containing: Appointments CANNOT be used for the following: Submitting for a building permit or a planning application. All permit ap
Appointments CANNOT be used for the following: Submitting for a building permit or a planning application. All permit applications shall be submitted online using the links below.
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16f7d9ee536bf39f - Information & documents · Permit and plan submission
- We are continuing to offer 100% digital application submittal and no longer accept paper applications or plans.
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Official page text containing: We are continuing to offer 100% digital application submittal and no longer accept paper applications or plans.
We are continuing to offer 100% digital application submittal and no longer accept paper applications or plans.
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16f7d9ee536bf39f - Eligibility & access · Building contract cities — planning approvals remain with each city
- If your project is within a city's boundaries, Contra Costa County is not your planning agency. Contact your city directly to verify their requirements.
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Contra Costa County · Contra Costa County — Permitting Process Overview (opens in a new tab)
Official page text containing: If your project is within a city's boundaries, Contra Costa County is not your planning agency. Contact your city direct
If your project is within a city's boundaries, Contra Costa County is not your planning agency. Contact your city directly to verify their requirements.
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Contra Costa County · Contra Costa — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Official page text containing: Building Permit Application Submittal Overview
ices A-D Conservation & Development Permit information Building or Grading Permit Overview Building permit Applications Building Permit Application Submittal Overview This page will help applicants determine which application to submit and required documents for submittal. This ensures applications can be reviewed in a timely manner. The following will also help in successful building permit applications. The following will also help in successful building permit applications. Permitting Process Overview - Discover what
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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: ePermits Center
permitting processes: ePermits Overview Building, Planning, and Public Works applications are submitted online via our ePermits Center. Discover how to register, submit applications, make payments, check status updates, and request permit revisions. Planning Applications Planning determines what uses you can place on your property and how the development conforms to community plans, including design of the development. Explore Popular Planning Permits like ADUs, Planning Permits for Busine
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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: CCMAP
, Moraga, and Orinda. Other cities and towns have their own building permit and inspection departments. You can use our CCMAP online mapping tool to check your jurisdiction. Planning Approval Many projects require Planning Approval prior to applying for Building Permits, including all residential units. Planning Agencies Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development provides planning services for projects located within unincorporated county. View Planning Applica
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