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Monterey County, California · Planning and construction

Apply for a building permit in Monterey County

Permits, inspections and planning information

1 provider · 3 official links · sources checked October 14, 2026

In Monterey County, 1 county department publishes 3 official links for this service.

These are the Monterey County providers with a reviewed service link for this task. Other offices may also help, and a provider may serve only part of the county: check each service area. Fees and forms stay on each office’s guide, where their sources are cited.
County government

Housing & Community Development — Building Services

Monterey County building permit services. Confirm which county or city agency handles your property before applying.

County building permit information (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Official county building permit guidance. Service boundaries and project requirements must be confirmed with the department.

How to get started
  1. Confirm which county or city agency handles the property before applying.
  2. Review the official requirements for your project and use the published application channel.
Source & saved evidence

Monterey County · Monterey County — Building Services (opens in a new tab)

Official page text containing: The Building Services team reviews project plans and supporting documentation

ity Development » Development Services Building Services Font Size: + - Feedback Print Site Map About Building Services The Building Services team reviews project plans and supporting documentation to ensure that California Building Codes and County of Monterey Code regulations have been incorporated into the proposed project. The team performs routine inspections to confirm that all completed work is to the approved plans and assists the customer through the process of construction. The team also responds to and investigates complaints of violations

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Online Permit Information (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Official permitting resource linked by the department. Check the available permit types and application instructions before starting.

How to get started
  1. Confirm which county or city agency handles the property before applying.
  2. Review the official requirements for your project and use the published application channel.
Source & saved evidence

Monterey County · Monterey — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

Official page text containing: Online Permit Information

Violation Definitions & Common Violation Code Compliance FAQs Building & Planning Services FAQs Forms and Applications Online Permit Information Permit Revisions Building Codes & Information Preparing a Site Plan Engineering Services Subdivision / Engineering Encroachment Transportation Address Assignment Environmental Services Grading Erosion Control Stormwater Floodplain Planning Services Current Planning General Information Defensible Space Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) 2025 Updated FHSZ Map C

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GIS / Maps (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Official property research or mapping resource linked from the permit information. Use the department to confirm jurisdiction and project requirements.

How to get started
  1. Confirm which county or city agency handles the property before applying.
  2. Review the official requirements for your project and use the published application channel.
Source & saved evidence

Monterey County · Monterey — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

Official page text containing: GIS / Maps

e of the HCD Ombudsperson Fee Waiver Policy Builders Remedy Factory Built and Manufactured Housing Forms & Applications GIS / Maps About Us Staff Directory Finance RFP Notification Sign-up Office of the HCD Ombudsperson Search Government » Departments A - H » Housing & Community Development » Development Services » Building Services Building Codes & Information Font Size: + - Feedback Print Site Map The California Building Standards Code is also known as Title 24, California Code of Re

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