Building Department
Find building permits, plan review and construction inspections.
Source checked October 14, 2026[1]plumascounty.us
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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
- Processing time · Complete submittals — published average, workload and corrections affect timing
- A complete submittal (all required documents, engineering, signatures, and planning / zoning requirements) will take an average of 2-4 weeks. This also depends on the department’s workload at the time of submittal. Call the department at (530) 283-7011 before you schedule to submit your plans and construction documents. Any corrections or revisions will add additional time. The length of the process also depends on the timely and accurate response of your design professionals. [8]
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
Fees are quoted only when a source document supports the amount and conditions.
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] Plumas County — Building Department (opens in a new tab)
Plumas County · Official page text containing: Building Department
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phone or inbox! Sign Up for Website Notifications Sign Up for Genasys Alerts Search Home Departments Departments A - F Building Department Building Department What We Do: Our department is dedicated to providing the highest level of customer service, plan review, and inspection services to the building public with fairness, integrity, and professionalism. Days of Operation: The Plumas County Building Department is open to the public from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Closed to
- [2] Plumas County — Building Department (opens in a new tab)
Plumas County · Official page text containing: Building Department
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phone or inbox! Sign Up for Website Notifications Sign Up for Genasys Alerts Search Home Departments Departments A - F Building Department Building Department What We Do: Our department is dedicated to providing the highest level of customer service, plan review, and inspection services to the building public with fairness, integrity, and professionalism. Days of Operation: The Plumas County Building Department is open to the public from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Closed to
- [3] Plumas County — Building Department (opens in a new tab)
Plumas County · Official page text containing: Building Department
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
phone or inbox! Sign Up for Website Notifications Sign Up for Genasys Alerts Search Home Departments Departments A - F Building Department Building Department What We Do: Our department is dedicated to providing the highest level of customer service, plan review, and inspection services to the building public with fairness, integrity, and professionalism. Days of Operation: The Plumas County Building Department is open to the public from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Closed to
- [4] Plumas — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Plumas County · Official page text containing: Inspection Request
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- [5] Plumas — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Plumas County · Official page text containing: Interactive Property Information Maps
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- [6] Plumas County — Building Department (opens in a new tab)
Plumas County · Official page text containing: (530) 283-7011
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culated based on your permit fee. Contact Us Building Services Physical Address 555 Main Street Quincy, CA 95971 Phone: (530) 283-7011 Fax: (530) 283-6134 Hours Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Quick Links California Building Codes Plumas County Code Fire Safe Driveway Info/application CalFire WUI Approved Materials Search 2021 Wildfires Long-Term Recovery Information View All Links /QuickLinks.aspx FAQs How long does it take to obtain a building permit? A complete submittal (all req
- [7] Plumas County — Building Department (opens in a new tab)
Plumas County · Official page text containing: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Closed to the Public on County Holidays.
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ss, integrity, and professionalism. Days of Operation: The Plumas County Building Department is open to the public from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Closed to the Public on County Holidays. Drop Boxes available in Chester and Quincy An after-hours drop box for permit and plan submittal is conveniently located in front of the Chester Civic Complex and Quincy Building Department Office. The Chester Civic Complex drop box is picked up only on the days when an inspector is in the area and has been notified there is a submittal. *Please verify with
- [8] Plumas County — Building Department (opens in a new tab)
Plumas County · Official page text containing: A complete submittal (all required documents, engineering, signatures, and planning / zoning requirements) will take an
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
A complete submittal (all required documents, engineering, signatures, and planning / zoning requirements) will take an average of 2-4 weeks. This also depends on the department’s workload at the time of submittal. Call the department at (530) 283-7011 before you schedule to submit your plans and construction documents. Any corrections or revisions will add additional time. The length of the process also depends on the timely and accurate response of your design professionals.