Department of Planning and Building
Find building permits, plan review and construction inspections. Find zoning maps and official property land-use information.
Source checked October 14, 2026[1]www.slocounty.ca.gov
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Contact details & office locations ↓Online services & 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
- Appointments · Permit Center walk-ins — appointments recommended for detailed questions
- Walk-In Service Hours · Monday, Wednesday, and Friday · 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. · Service is limited to 30 minutes per customer [9]
Official department resource. Confirm jurisdiction, eligible project types and the published instructions before using this service.
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.
Sources & last checked2 source pages · 9 citations
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- [1] San Luis Obispo — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
San Luis Obispo County · Official page text containing: The Department of Planning and Building provides oversight of the unincorporated areas of San Luis Obispo County.
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ent Housing Hub Meetings & Hearings Vacation Rentals Contact Us Customer Feedback Key Tools Resources Contact What We DoThe Department of Planning and Building provides oversight of the unincorporated areas of San Luis Obispo County. Planning and Building performs all land use planning functions to maintain the wise use of land and to help build safe communities including policies, programs, permitting, environmental review and zoning enforcement. Department News 10/29/2025 State Designates SLO County as “Prohousing” Supervisors Adopt New Housing Policies to Boost Housing Production. Th
- [2] San Luis Obispo — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
San Luis Obispo County · Official page text containing: The Department of Planning and Building provides oversight of the unincorporated areas of San Luis Obispo County.
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
ent Housing Hub Meetings & Hearings Vacation Rentals Contact Us Customer Feedback Key Tools Resources Contact What We DoThe Department of Planning and Building provides oversight of the unincorporated areas of San Luis Obispo County. Planning and Building performs all land use planning functions to maintain the wise use of land and to help build safe communities including policies, programs, permitting, environmental review and zoning enforcement. Department News 10/29/2025 State Designates SLO County as “Prohousing” Supervisors Adopt New Housing Policies to Boost Housing Production. Th
- [3] San Luis Obispo — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
San Luis Obispo County · Official page text containing: The Department of Planning and Building provides oversight of the unincorporated areas of San Luis Obispo County.
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
ent Housing Hub Meetings & Hearings Vacation Rentals Contact Us Customer Feedback Key Tools Resources Contact What We DoThe Department of Planning and Building provides oversight of the unincorporated areas of San Luis Obispo County. Planning and Building performs all land use planning functions to maintain the wise use of land and to help build safe communities including policies, programs, permitting, environmental review and zoning enforcement. Department News 10/29/2025 State Designates SLO County as “Prohousing” Supervisors Adopt New Housing Policies to Boost Housing Production. Th
- [4] San Luis Obispo County — building department contacts and counter information (opens in a new tab)
San Luis Obispo County · Official page text containing: Login to PermitSLO
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» NEWS» ACCESSIBILITY» TRANSLATE» Popular Apply Payment Find Contact DEPARTMENTS» JOBS» NEWS» ACCESSIBILITY» TRANSLATE» Login to PermitSLO Planning & Building County of San Luis Obispo Home » Departments » Planning & Building » Contact Us Contact Us Permit Center Information Walk-In Service Hours · Monday, Wednesday, and Friday · 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. · Service is limited to 30 minutes per customer Schedule an Appointment · Monday and Wednesday: 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. · Tuesday and Thursday: A
- [5] San Luis Obispo County — building department contacts and counter information (opens in a new tab)
San Luis Obispo County · Official page text containing: (805) 781-5600
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ments, please contact the department by phone, fax, email, or using the web form below. Email: [email protected] Phone: (805) 781-5600 To provide feedback regarding your experience with our staff or services, please complete our customer survey: Customer Feedback To learn more about and submit a Public Records Request (PRA), click here: Public Records Request - County of San Luis Obispo Contact Us Form <span class="fr-mk" style="display: none;"> </span><span class="fr-m
- [6] San Luis Obispo County — building department contacts and counter information (opens in a new tab)
San Luis Obispo County · Official page text containing: 976 Osos Street Room 200 San Luis Obispo, CA 93408
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- [7] San Luis Obispo County — building department contacts and counter information (opens in a new tab)
San Luis Obispo County · Official page text containing: Monday through Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. · Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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mmended for detailed questions, application assistance, and project-specific inquiries. Permit Center Operating Hours · Monday through Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. · Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. · Closed on County-observed holidays Building Inspections For Building inspection services, including viewing and scheduling inspections, and accessing permit information, please visit the PermitSLO Portal. Code Enforcement For questions related to Code Enforcement, or to report a suspected code violation, -please contact the Code Enforcement Hotline at (80
- [8] San Luis Obispo — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
San Luis Obispo County · Official page text containing: Forms & Documents »
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rn About... » Customer Feedback » Online Services (PermitSLO) » Department Services » Department News & Announcements » Forms & Documents » Search Planning & Building » Information about Permits in Unincorporated SLO County » How-to Guides for Permit or Plan on PermitSLO » "What's Next" After Submittal on PermitSLO » Most Requested Services SLO County SolarApp+ » Schedule An Appointment » Verify Business Location » Zoning Review and Business License Clearance » Public Records Request » Fees » R
- [9] San Luis Obispo County — building department contacts and counter information (opens in a new tab)
San Luis Obispo County · Official page text containing: Walk-In Service Hours · Monday, Wednesday, and Friday · 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. · Service is limited to 30 minutes per cu
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
Walk-In Service Hours · Monday, Wednesday, and Friday · 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. · Service is limited to 30 minutes per customer