Planning, Building & Environmental Services
Find building permits, plan review and construction inspections. Find zoning maps and official property land-use information.
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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
- Information & documents · Building permit applications
- Effective January 1, 2024, All Building Permit Applications will be handled digitally through the Online Permit Center. [12]
- Information & documents · Project documents
- If Document Files are required to be provided for your project type, the document files must comply with Napa County’s Electronic Submittal Standards. NOTE: Failure to attach required documents in the required format will cause your application to be delayed or rejected. [13]
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] Napa — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Napa County · Official page text containing: Planning, Building & Environmental Services
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ty Home /QuickLinks.aspx ADA Information Web Policies Website Accessibility Google Translate Information Home Directory Planning, Building & Environmental Services Building Division Building Division Department Contact Information (click here) Building Division Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday Permit Center Walk-in Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday Appointments by request: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday Our offices are closed on County holidays. Schedule an Inspection How to use
- [2] Napa County — building permit process (opens in a new tab)
Napa County · Official page text containing: This building permit application process is for projects located in the unincorporated areas of Napa County.
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Online Permit Center. Follow these steps for the Building Permit Application process: Step 1: Location and Project Type This building permit application process is for projects located in the unincorporated areas of Napa County. To determine if your property is in the unincorporated County, you can use the Napa County Public Map to look up information about your property with either the address or Assessor Parcel Number (APN). Note: building permits for properties in cities and towns are handled by those jurisdictions directly. Determine if your project requires a permit. Most work
- [3] Napa County — building permit process (opens in a new tab)
Napa County · Official page text containing: Building Permit Process
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Loading Skip to Main Content How Do I? Government Departments Services Search Back to County Home /QuickLinks.aspx Building Permit Process Online Permit Center: Getting Started Online Permit Center Building Forms and Checklists AB 2533 Submittal Checklist Residential New Checklist Fees & Payments Building Inspection Building Plan Review Permit Alterations and Extensions Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Rebuilding After Fire Public Records Search Email the Building Division Temporary Certificate
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Napa County · Official page text containing: Online Permit Center: Getting Started
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n Content How Do I? Government Departments Services Search Back to County Home /QuickLinks.aspx Building Permit Process Online Permit Center: Getting Started Online Permit Center Building Forms and Checklists AB 2533 Submittal Checklist Residential New Checklist Fees & Payments Building Inspection Building Plan Review Permit Alterations and Extensions Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Rebuilding After Fire Public Records Search Email the Building Division Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Procedures Home Departme
- [5] Napa County — building permit process (opens in a new tab)
Napa County · Official page text containing: Building Inspection
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nline Permit Center Building Forms and Checklists AB 2533 Submittal Checklist Residential New Checklist Fees & Payments Building Inspection Building Plan Review Permit Alterations and Extensions Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Rebuilding After Fire Public Records Search Email the Building Division Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Procedures Home Departments Planning, Building & Environmental Services Building Division Building Permit Process Building Permit Process Effective January 1, 2024,
- [6] Napa County — building permit process (opens in a new tab)
Napa County · Official page text containing: Napa County Public Map
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the unincorporated areas of Napa County. To determine if your property is in the unincorporated County, you can use the Napa County Public Map to look up information about your property with either the address or Assessor Parcel Number (APN). Note: building permits for properties in cities and towns are handled by those jurisdictions directly. Determine if your project requires a permit. Most work does require a permit, visit Codes (ca.gov) for new 2025 California Building Standards Codes. Step 2:
- [7] Napa — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Napa County · Official page text containing: 707-253-4417
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ted phone system to schedule your inspection. Physical Address 1195 Third Street, 2nd Floor Napa, CA 94559 Phone Number 707-253-4417 Email Us Email Building Division DG David Giudice Chief Building Official Chief Building Official Email David Giudice 707-299-1347 JR Jim Reeves Deputy Chief Building Official Deputy Chief Building Official Email James Reeves 707-299-1340 CE Charles Exum Inspector II Inspector II Email Charles Exum 707-253-4376 BH Brent Hebb Inspector II Inspector II Email
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Napa County · Official page text containing: 1195 Third Street, 2nd Floor Napa, CA 94559
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ty holidays. Schedule an Inspection How to use the automated phone system to schedule your inspection. Physical Address 1195 Third Street, 2nd Floor Napa, CA 94559 Phone Number 707-253-4417 Email Us Email Building Division DG David Giudice Chief Building Official Chief Building Official Email David Giudice 707-299-1347 JR Jim Reeves Deputy Chief Building Official Deputy Chief Building Official Email James Reeves 707-299-1340 CE Charles Exum Inspector II Inspector II Email Charles Exum 707-253-4376 BH Brent Hebb Inspec
- [9] Napa — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Napa County · Official page text containing: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
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ervices Building Division Building Division Department Contact Information (click here) Building Division Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday Permit Center Walk-in Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday Appointments by request: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday Our offices are closed on County holidays. Schedule an Inspection How to use the automated phone system to schedule your inspection. Physical Address 1195 Third Street, 2nd Floor Napa, CA 94559 Phone Number 707-253-4417 Email U
- [10] Napa — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Napa County · Official page text containing: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
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mation (click here) Building Division Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday Permit Center Walk-in Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday Appointments by request: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday Our offices are closed on County holidays. Schedule an Inspection How to use the automated phone system to schedule your inspection. Physical Address 1195 Third Street, 2nd Floor Napa, CA 94559 Phone Number 707-253-4417 Email Us Email Building Division DG David Giudice Chief Building Official C
- [11] Napa County — building permit process (opens in a new tab)
Napa County · Official page text containing: Building Forms and Checklists
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
Back to County Home /QuickLinks.aspx Building Permit Process Online Permit Center: Getting Started Online Permit Center Building Forms and Checklists AB 2533 Submittal Checklist Residential New Checklist Fees & Payments Building Inspection Building Plan Review Permit Alterations and Extensions Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Rebuilding After Fire Public Records Search Email the Building Division Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Procedures Home Departments Planning, Building & Environmental Services Bui
- [12] Napa County — building permit process (opens in a new tab)
Napa County · Official page text containing: Effective January 1, 2024, All Building Permit Applications will be handled digitally through the Online Permit Center.
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
Effective January 1, 2024, All Building Permit Applications will be handled digitally through the Online Permit Center.
- [13] Napa County — building permit process (opens in a new tab)
Napa County · Official page text containing: If Document Files are required to be provided for your project type, the document files must comply with Napa County’s E
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
If Document Files are required to be provided for your project type, the document files must comply with Napa County’s Electronic Submittal Standards. NOTE: Failure to attach required documents in the required format will cause your application to be delayed or rejected.