Building Department
Find building permits, plan review and construction inspections.
Source checked October 14, 2026[1]www.mariposacounty.gov
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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.
Before you start
- Eligibility & access · Parcels with an existing violation — correcting the violation is an exception
- If a violation exists on a parcel, the Mariposa County Building Department cannot accept a permit application on that parcel. No permit can be issued, no inspections can be requested or completed, and no approvals can be given. Unless the requested permit is to correct the violation. [8]
Fees
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Forms & documents
Official forms and document pages for this office’s services.
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- [1] Mariposa — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Mariposa County · Official page text containing: The Building Department is responsible for enforcement of California State and Mariposa County laws concerning the safet
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
submitting your permit application. Title 25 - Limited Density Owner-Built Rural Dwelling Ordinance Information Summary The Building Department is responsible for enforcement of California State and Mariposa County laws concerning the safety of structures. Building permits are issued based on the current edition of the California Building Codes and local amendments, encompassing building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, state energy requirements, and state accessibility laws. These codes are enforced to protect you and your property investment. The permitting process ensures that your project proceeds accor
- [2] Mariposa — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Mariposa County · Official page text containing: The Building Department is responsible for enforcement of California State and Mariposa County laws concerning the safet
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
submitting your permit application. Title 25 - Limited Density Owner-Built Rural Dwelling Ordinance Information Summary The Building Department is responsible for enforcement of California State and Mariposa County laws concerning the safety of structures. Building permits are issued based on the current edition of the California Building Codes and local amendments, encompassing building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, state energy requirements, and state accessibility laws. These codes are enforced to protect you and your property investment. The permitting process ensures that your project proceeds accor
- [3] Mariposa — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Mariposa County · Official page text containing: The Building Department is responsible for enforcement of California State and Mariposa County laws concerning the safet
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
submitting your permit application. Title 25 - Limited Density Owner-Built Rural Dwelling Ordinance Information Summary The Building Department is responsible for enforcement of California State and Mariposa County laws concerning the safety of structures. Building permits are issued based on the current edition of the California Building Codes and local amendments, encompassing building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, state energy requirements, and state accessibility laws. These codes are enforced to protect you and your property investment. The permitting process ensures that your project proceeds accor
- [4] Mariposa — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Mariposa County · Official page text containing: 209-966-3934
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
artment Email: building@mariposacounty.gov Physical Address 5100 Bullion Street P.O. Box 1268 Mariposa, CA 95338 Phone: 209-966-3934 Fax: 209-742-5024 Operating Hours: Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Except legal holidays) Directory Answers to Common Questions Application Forms Approximate Fees Electronic Inspections EV Charger and Solar Information Informational Handouts Issued Permits Meet Our Staff Title 25 - Limited Density Owner-Built Rural Dwelling Ordinance Pay a Bill Agendas & M
- [5] Mariposa — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Mariposa County · Official page text containing: Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Except legal holidays)
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
cal Address 5100 Bullion Street P.O. Box 1268 Mariposa, CA 95338 Phone: 209-966-3934 Fax: 209-742-5024 Operating Hours: Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Except legal holidays) Directory Answers to Common Questions Application Forms Approximate Fees Electronic Inspections EV Charger and Solar Information Informational Handouts Issued Permits Meet Our Staff Title 25 - Limited Density Owner-Built Rural Dwelling Ordinance Pay a Bill Agendas & Minutes Concerns & Requests Public Records Request Permitting System Get Notifications Conta
- [6] Mariposa — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Mariposa County · Official page text containing: 5100 Bullion Street
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
iposa County Code Section 15.10.260. Contact Us Building Department Email: building@mariposacounty.gov Physical Address 5100 Bullion Street P.O. Box 1268 Mariposa, CA 95338 Phone: 209-966-3934 Fax: 209-742-5024 Operating Hours: Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Except legal holidays) Directory Answers to Common Questions Application Forms Approximate Fees Electronic Inspections EV Charger and Solar Information Informational Handouts Issued Permits Meet Our Staff Title 25 - Limited Density Owner-
- [7] Mariposa — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Mariposa County · Official page text containing: P.O. Box 1268 Mariposa, CA 95338
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
ction 15.10.260. Contact Us Building Department Email: building@mariposacounty.gov Physical Address 5100 Bullion Street P.O. Box 1268 Mariposa, CA 95338 Phone: 209-966-3934 Fax: 209-742-5024 Operating Hours: Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Except legal holidays) Directory Answers to Common Questions Application Forms Approximate Fees Electronic Inspections EV Charger and Solar Information Informational Handouts Issued Permits Meet Our Staff Title 25 - Limited Density Owner-Built Rural Dwelling Ordinance Pa
- [8] Mariposa — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Mariposa County · Official page text containing: If a violation exists on a parcel, the Mariposa County Building Department cannot accept a permit application on that pa
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
If a violation exists on a parcel, the Mariposa County Building Department cannot accept a permit application on that parcel. No permit can be issued, no inspections can be requested or completed, and no approvals can be given. Unless the requested permit is to correct the violation.