Imperial County Planning & Development Services
Find building permits, plan review and construction inspections. Find zoning maps and official property land-use information.
Source checked October 14, 2026[1]www.icpds.com
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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.
Official permitting resource linked by the department. Check the available permit types and application instructions before starting.
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.
Official building inspection information. Confirm the request method, permit details and inspection timing 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.
Official property research or mapping resource linked from the permit information. Use the department to confirm jurisdiction and project requirements.
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.
Fees
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Check the official website for its current fee schedule. No fee should be assumed to be free.
Forms & documents
Official forms and document pages for this office’s services.
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- [1] Imperial — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Imperial County · Official page text containing: Imperial County Planning & Development Services
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Skip to main content Imperial County Planning & Development Services Menu Close Home About Location Staff Directory FAQs Quick Links Request Information Requests for Proposals Employment Information Lithium Valley Specific Plan Notice of Preparation News USG Annual Groundwater Report Prevention & Preparedness County of Imperial Apply Building Civic Access Planning Civic Access Planning Regulatory Programs SMARA Code Enforcem
- [2] Imperial — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Imperial County · Official page text containing: Imperial County Planning & Development Services
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
Skip to main content Imperial County Planning & Development Services Menu Close Home About Location Staff Directory FAQs Quick Links Request Information Requests for Proposals Employment Information Lithium Valley Specific Plan Notice of Preparation News USG Annual Groundwater Report Prevention & Preparedness County of Imperial Apply Building Civic Access Planning Civic Access Planning Regulatory Programs SMARA Code Enforcem
- [3] Imperial — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Imperial County · Official page text containing: Imperial County Planning & Development Services
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
Skip to main content Imperial County Planning & Development Services Menu Close Home About Location Staff Directory FAQs Quick Links Request Information Requests for Proposals Employment Information Lithium Valley Specific Plan Notice of Preparation News USG Annual Groundwater Report Prevention & Preparedness County of Imperial Apply Building Civic Access Planning Civic Access Planning Regulatory Programs SMARA Code Enforcem
- [4] Imperial — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Imperial County · Official page text containing: Apply for a Building Permit
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ommittee Planning Director Action See all Hearings resources Apply Our top Apply resources Apply for a Planning Project Apply for a Building Permit Civic Access See all Apply resources Upcoming Public Hearings The Imperial County Planning & Development Services regularly schedules public hearings for its Board of Directors and various commissions. Upcoming hearings are listed below and a full list of past and future hearings can be found on our Hearings page. Environmental Evaluation Committee Canceled
- [5] Imperial — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Imperial County · Official page text containing: Inspections
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s Land Use Maps Ordinance World Ag Expo Lithium Valley Specific Specific Plan and PEIR Building Forms Fees Requirements Inspections Latest Updates Important Links FAQs Regulatory Programs Code Enforcement Mobile Homes Underground Storage Tanks Building Activity Reports Rooftop Solar EVCS -Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations Permitting Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Solar App+ Hearings Airport Land Use Commission Board of Supervisors Environmental Evaluation Committee Planning Commissi
- [6] Imperial — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Imperial County · Official page text containing: Maps/GIS Web Maps
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ounty of Imperial Apply Building Civic Access Planning Civic Access Planning Regulatory Programs SMARA Code Enforcement Maps/GIS Web Maps Airport Safety Zones Maps City Maps Flood Zone Maps Renewable Energy Maps Road Maps School District Maps Supervisor District Maps Zone Maps Check Your Zoning Forms & Fees Land Use Documents General Plan Agricultural Element Circulation & Scenic Highways Element Conservation & Open Space Element Environmental Justice Element General Plan EIR Housing Element
- [7] Imperial — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Imperial County · Official page text containing: 442-265-1736
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t 9:00 AM See All Hearings © 2026 Imperial County Planning & Development Services 801 Main St, El Centro, CA 92243 | P: 442-265-1736 | F: 442-265-1735 Accessibility Statement / Privacy Policy Website crafted by Conveyor Group Imperial County Planning & Development Services to Launch New Online Permitting Portal The Imperial County Planning and Development Services Department will soon transition to Civic Access, a new online permitting platform designed to make the application process mo
- [8] Imperial — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Imperial County · Official page text containing: 801 Main St, El Centro, CA 92243
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on Canceled Meeting October 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM See All Hearings © 2026 Imperial County Planning & Development Services 801 Main St, El Centro, CA 92243 | P: 442-265-1736 | F: 442-265-1735 Accessibility Statement / Privacy Policy Website crafted by Conveyor Group Imperial County Planning & Development Services to Launch New Online Permitting Portal The Imperial County Planning and Development Services Department will soon transition to Civic Access, a new online permitting platform designed to make the appl
- [9] Imperial — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Imperial County · Official page text containing: Forms
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ood Zone Maps Renewable Energy Maps Road Maps School District Maps Supervisor District Maps Zone Maps Check Your Zoning Forms & Fees Land Use Documents General Plan Agricultural Element Circulation & Scenic Highways Element Conservation & Open Space Element Environmental Justice Element General Plan EIR Housing Element Land Use Element Noise Element Parks Element Renewable Energy & Transmission Element Seismic & Public Safety Water Element Community Plans Ordinances Traffic Impact