Community Development & Infrastructure — Unified Permit Center
Find building permits, plan review and construction inspections. Find zoning maps and official property land-use information.
Source checked October 14, 2026[1]cdi.santacruzcountyca.gov
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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 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 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.
Sources & last checked2 source pages · 7 citations
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- [1] Santa Cruz County — Building Permits & Safety (opens in a new tab)
Santa Cruz County · Official page text containing: Building Permits & Safety
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
arcel Maps Recorded Surveys Tax Assessment Maps Launch GIS Unified Permit Center Get Involved Records & Parcel Research Building Permits & Safety Discretionary Permits & Zoning Environmental Permits & Technical Reviews Public Works Permits & Reviews Public Meetings & Hearings Major Projects Pending Public Notice Projects CEQA Initial Studies and EIRs Find Discretionary Projects Near You Appeal a Decision CDI Calendar Check Permit Status and History Report a Code or Vacation Rental Violation Schedule
- [2] Santa Cruz County — Building Permits & Safety (opens in a new tab)
Santa Cruz County · Official page text containing: Building Permits & Safety
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
arcel Maps Recorded Surveys Tax Assessment Maps Launch GIS Unified Permit Center Get Involved Records & Parcel Research Building Permits & Safety Discretionary Permits & Zoning Environmental Permits & Technical Reviews Public Works Permits & Reviews Public Meetings & Hearings Major Projects Pending Public Notice Projects CEQA Initial Studies and EIRs Find Discretionary Projects Near You Appeal a Decision CDI Calendar Check Permit Status and History Report a Code or Vacation Rental Violation Schedule
- [3] Santa Cruz County — Building Permits & Safety (opens in a new tab)
Santa Cruz County · Official page text containing: Building Permits & Safety
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
arcel Maps Recorded Surveys Tax Assessment Maps Launch GIS Unified Permit Center Get Involved Records & Parcel Research Building Permits & Safety Discretionary Permits & Zoning Environmental Permits & Technical Reviews Public Works Permits & Reviews Public Meetings & Hearings Major Projects Pending Public Notice Projects CEQA Initial Studies and EIRs Find Discretionary Projects Near You Appeal a Decision CDI Calendar Check Permit Status and History Report a Code or Vacation Rental Violation Schedule
- [4] Santa Cruz — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Santa Cruz County · Official page text containing: Apply for a Building Permit
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
pping Commissions & Zoning Administrator Planning Records Requests Authorization for Duplication form Plan Your Project Apply for a Building Permit Manage Your Project Fees & Payments Building Permits & Safety Index Disaster Recovery Forms & Publications ePlan Review EZ Permit Schedule an Appointment Schedule a Building Inspection Check Permit Status Accessory Dwelling Units Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Requirements Senate Bill 9 & Other State Laws Water Efficient Landscaping Info Pre-Application Ser
- [5] Santa Cruz — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Santa Cruz County · Official page text containing: Launch GIS
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
With My Historic Building? Geographic Information Services Assessor's Parcel Maps Recorded Surveys Tax Assessment Maps Launch GIS Unified Permit Center Get Involved Records & Parcel Research Building Permits & Safety Discretionary Permits & Zoning Environmental Permits & Technical Reviews Public Works Permits & Reviews Public Meetings & Hearings Major Projects Pending Public Notice Projects CEQA Initial Studies and EIRs Find Discretionary Projects Near You Appeal a Decision CDI Calend
- [6] Santa Cruz County — Building Permits & Safety (opens in a new tab)
Santa Cruz County · Official page text containing: (831) 454-2580
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Learn More SIGN PERMITS Learn More View All 701 Ocean St., 4th Floor, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Phone: Planning Switchboard (831) 454-2580 Public Works Switchboard (831) 454-2160 QUICK LINKS CDI News Contact Planning/Unified Permit Center Contact Public Works Careers Terms of Use Privacy Statement Follow Us Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube NextDoor © County of Santa Cruz TOP
- [7] Santa Cruz County — Building Permits & Safety (opens in a new tab)
Santa Cruz County · Official page text containing: 701 Ocean St., 4th Floor, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
ISSUED PERMITS Learn More DEFERRED SUBMITTALS Learn More GENERATOR PERMITS Learn More SIGN PERMITS Learn More View All 701 Ocean St., 4th Floor, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Phone: Planning Switchboard (831) 454-2580 Public Works Switchboard (831) 454-2160 QUICK LINKS CDI News Contact Planning/Unified Permit Center Contact Public Works Careers Terms of Use Privacy Statement Follow Us Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube NextDoor © County of Santa Cruz TOP