Bakersfield — Building Division
Find building permits, plan review and construction inspections.
Source checked October 14, 2026[1]www.bakersfieldcity.us
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Official city building permit guidance and application resources.
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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.
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- [1] Bakersfield — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
City of Bakersfield · Official page text containing: The Building Division issues permits
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
eature Links Departments Development Services Building Division Building Information Guides Building Information Guides The Building Division issues permits for construction projects, provides inspection and plan check services for residential, commercial, and industrial projects, and administers the City's Code Enforcement activities. These services are provided consistent with the California Building Code requirements and the City's adopted policies, ordinances, and standards. Building Permits Need informatio
- [2] Bakersfield — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
City of Bakersfield · Official page text containing: The Building Division issues permits
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
eature Links Departments Development Services Building Division Building Information Guides Building Information Guides The Building Division issues permits for construction projects, provides inspection and plan check services for residential, commercial, and industrial projects, and administers the City's Code Enforcement activities. These services are provided consistent with the California Building Code requirements and the City's adopted policies, ordinances, and standards. Building Permits Need informatio
- [3] Bakersfield — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
City of Bakersfield · Official page text containing: The Building Division issues permits
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
eature Links Departments Development Services Building Division Building Information Guides Building Information Guides The Building Division issues permits for construction projects, provides inspection and plan check services for residential, commercial, and industrial projects, and administers the City's Code Enforcement activities. These services are provided consistent with the California Building Code requirements and the City's adopted policies, ordinances, and standards. Building Permits Need informatio
- [4] Bakersfield — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
City of Bakersfield · Official page text containing: Online Permit Application and Status
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ent Violation Waste Tire Enforcement Program Commercial Vacant Building Registry Forms Handicapped Access Appeals Board Online Permit Application and Status Feature Links Departments Development Services Building Division Building Information Guides Building Information Guides The Building Division issues permits for construction projects, provides inspection and plan check services for residential, commercial, and industrial projects, and administers the City's Code Enforcement activities. These services are p
- [5] Kern County — Building Inspection Office Locations & Hours (opens in a new tab)
Kern County · Official page text containing: (661) 326-3720
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tes in the City of Bakersfield City of Bakersfield Building Department 1715 Chester Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 Phone: (661) 326-3720 Additional Office Locations & Hours Lebec Lebec Building Inspection Office 6468 Laval Road Lebec, CA 93243 Phone: (661) 858-1006 Office Hours Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Lake Isabella Lake Isabella Building Inspection Office 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella, CA 93240 Phone: (760) 549-2064 or (661) 868-6357 Fax: (760) 379-1849 Office Hours Mon
- [6] Kern County — Building Inspection Office Locations & Hours (opens in a new tab)
Kern County · Official page text containing: 1715 Chester Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301
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ay and Thursday 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM For Building Sites in the City of Bakersfield City of Bakersfield Building Department 1715 Chester Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 Phone: (661) 326-3720 Additional Office Locations & Hours Lebec Lebec Building Inspection Office 6468 Laval Road Lebec, CA 93243 Phone: (661) 858-1006 Office Hours Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Lake Isabella Lake Isabella Building Inspection Office 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella, CA 93240 Phone: (760) 549-2064 or (661) 868-6357 Fax: (760) 379