Planning & Building
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.
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.
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] San Mateo County — building (opens in a new tab)
San Mateo County · Forms/document link: Forms
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Forms
- [2] San Mateo — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
San Mateo County · Official page text containing: Planning and Building
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ment of Housing) Human Resources Department Human Services Agency Libraries (San Mateo County Library) Parks Department Planning and Building Probation Public Safety Communications Public Works Revenue Services SamCERA (Retirement) San Mateo County Fire Sheriff's Office Sustainability Department Tax Collector Technology Services Department Treasurer About SMC Fast Facts Finding County Center Contact Us Department Directory Maps & Data County Budget County GIS & Maps Open Data Emergency Services E
- [3] San Mateo — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
San Mateo County · Official page text containing: Planning and Building
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ment of Housing) Human Resources Department Human Services Agency Libraries (San Mateo County Library) Parks Department Planning and Building Probation Public Safety Communications Public Works Revenue Services SamCERA (Retirement) San Mateo County Fire Sheriff's Office Sustainability Department Tax Collector Technology Services Department Treasurer About SMC Fast Facts Finding County Center Contact Us Department Directory Maps & Data County Budget County GIS & Maps Open Data Emergency Services E
- [4] San Mateo — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
San Mateo County · Official page text containing: Planning and Building
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ment of Housing) Human Resources Department Human Services Agency Libraries (San Mateo County Library) Parks Department Planning and Building Probation Public Safety Communications Public Works Revenue Services SamCERA (Retirement) San Mateo County Fire Sheriff's Office Sustainability Department Tax Collector Technology Services Department Treasurer About SMC Fast Facts Finding County Center Contact Us Department Directory Maps & Data County Budget County GIS & Maps Open Data Emergency Services E
- [5] San Mateo — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
San Mateo County · Official page text containing: Schedule an Inspection
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rch Planning and Building Department Menu I Want To Apply for a Permit Check Permit Status Pay Fees Make an Appointment Schedule an Inspection Get Zoning Information Report/Track a Violation Appeal a Decision Request Records/Research Projects Long-Range Planning Development CEQA Documents Explore Maps Resources FAQs Forms Fees California Building Standards Code Stormwater Flood Hazard Seal Cove Info Regulations Codes, Ordinances & Regulations State Laws Public Meetings Board of Supervisors Plannin
- [6] San Mateo — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
San Mateo County · Official page text containing: (650) 599-7310
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for lunch) Friday - Sunday: Closed Phone Numbers General Information: (650) 363-1827 Planning: (650) 363-1825 Building: (650) 599-7310 Code Compliance: (650) 363-4825 Inspections: (650) 599-7311 Other Contact Info Make an Appointment Schedule an Inspection Email Building Email Code Compliance Email Inspections Email Planning Email General Information How Are We Doing? News Events Jobs For Employees Office Locations Accessibility Site Map Privacy Policy Endorsement Disclaimers Copyright © 2
- [7] San Mateo — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
San Mateo County · Official page text containing: (650) 363-1825
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losed 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm for lunch) Friday - Sunday: Closed Phone Numbers General Information: (650) 363-1827 Planning: (650) 363-1825 Building: (650) 599-7310 Code Compliance: (650) 363-4825 Inspections: (650) 599-7311 Other Contact Info Make an Appointment Schedule an Inspection Email Building Email Code Compliance Email Inspections Email Planning Email General Information How Are We Doing? News Events Jobs For Employees Office Locations Accessibility Site Map Privacy Policy Endorsement
- [8] San Mateo — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
San Mateo County · Official page text containing: (650) 599-7311
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
ormation: (650) 363-1827 Planning: (650) 363-1825 Building: (650) 599-7310 Code Compliance: (650) 363-4825 Inspections: (650) 599-7311 Other Contact Info Make an Appointment Schedule an Inspection Email Building Email Code Compliance Email Inspections Email Planning Email General Information How Are We Doing? News Events Jobs For Employees Office Locations Accessibility Site Map Privacy Policy Endorsement Disclaimers Copyright © 2026 County of San Mateo. All rights reserved. Jump back to t