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Zoning & building permits in California

Look up a property’s zoning and find the right permit office.

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Before you start · 2 things to check
  • Start with the jurisdiction of the property. County permit offices may serve only unincorporated areas.
  • Use the official map and confirm project requirements with the planning or building office.

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County government · Butte

Assessor

Listed for Butte County, California. The cited official directory identifies this office; task requirements and the availability of individual locations must be confirmed with the office.

Butte assessor parcel-map instructions (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Official assessor map instructions or map-book index. This is not a verified interactive GIS viewer or a survey of legal boundaries.

Source checked October 26, 2026

Butte County official service / referred provider · Butte — property query (opens in a new tab)

Butte assessor parcel-map instructions

Current Secured Roll property values and Assessor Parcel maps are available online. The Secured Roll value is the assessed value used for tax purposes in the current fiscal year.

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Butte assessor parcel-map instructions (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Official assessor parcel-map information. An index PDF link does not mean the full document has been reviewed.

Source checked October 26, 2026

Butte County official service / referred provider · Butte — property query (opens in a new tab)

Butte assessor parcel-map instructions

Current Secured Roll property values and Assessor Parcel maps are available online. The Secured Roll value is the assessed value used for tax purposes in the current fiscal year.

Saved evidence: f0c2470bff1aa45d · Agent source review

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County government · Butte

Development Services — Building Division

Butte County building permit services. Confirm which county or city agency handles your property before applying.

County building permit information (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Official county building permit guidance. Service boundaries and project requirements must be confirmed with the department.

Source checked October 14, 2026

Butte County · Butte County — Building (opens in a new tab)

Official page text containing: Building

Main Content Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Website Sign In Building Code Enforcement Planning How Do I... Butte County Home Search Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Program County Preapproved Plans County Preapproved Plans Fees Inspections Online Permit Portal Contractor Search Monthly Building Permit Activity Reports Permit Search Plan Check Residential Plans - No Cost Resolutions & Ordinances Butte County Flood Ordinance Loca

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Online Permit Portal (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Official permitting resource linked by the department. Check the available permit types and application instructions before starting.

Source checked October 14, 2026

Butte County · Butte County — Building (opens in a new tab)

Official page text containing: Online Permit Portal

ty Home Search Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Program County Preapproved Plans County Preapproved Plans Fees Inspections Online Permit Portal Contractor Search Monthly Building Permit Activity Reports Permit Search Plan Check Residential Plans - No Cost Resolutions & Ordinances Butte County Flood Ordinance Local Appeals Board Title 25 - Limited Density Owner-Built Rural Dwellings AB 2234 Post-Entitlement Permits View All Forms Home Departments Departments D to L Development Services Building Buil

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Parcel data Search (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Official property research or mapping resource linked from the permit information. Use the department to confirm jurisdiction and project requirements.

Source checked October 14, 2026

Butte County · Butte — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

Official page text containing: Parcel data Search

Code Enforcement Planning How Do I... Butte County Home Search Permit Portal Building Inspections Submit Code Complaint Parcel data Search Schedule an Appointment Fee Schedule Development Resources Find What You Need Residential Plans - No Cost Zoning Ordinances Building Forms Public Records Act Request /QuickLinks.aspx News & Events Stay Up To Date With The Latest Latest News Butte County Launches Free Solar Panel Recycling Pilot for Residents Butte County residents with unwanted solar panels

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County government · Butte

Butte County Development Services — Planning map information

Official county Planning map/information function. County zoning applies to its unincorporated jurisdiction; included city maps, federal/state land and third-party reference layers do not transfer planning authority. Map access, inquiry and partial community-map limits remain stated on each service.

Butte zoning map, overlay maps and Parcel Lookup instructions (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Official Development Services zoning page publishes a zoning-map PDF, unincorporated overlay-map links and the Parcel Lookup Tool. Use the ordinance for zone meanings and the Permit Center Planner for questions.

Unincorporated overlay-map scope

These links (below) provide access to PDF maps showing overlay zones in the unincorporated portion of Butte County.

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

Source checked October 26, 2026

Butte official map information · Butte official zoning map information candidate (opens in a new tab)

Official county map/provider evidence: exact named map, actual layer list, access instructions or limitation

To access parcel-specific information within a zone, please refer to the County's Parcel Lookup Tool.

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Butte Planning project applications and filing guides (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Planning applications can be submitted electronically by email; paper copies can be mailed or delivered when an electronic copy cannot be furnished. Select the relevant project-specific application guide.

Service area: County Planning application information. Confirm jurisdiction for the property and project; incorporated-city authority is not established by this entry. Area details & sources

Planning electronic email and alternative paper submission

Electronic submittals will be accepted by emailing the Development Services Planning Division. If you cannot furnish an electronic copy, you may submit a paper copy via mail or submitted at the Development Services office at:

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

Source checked October 26, 2026

Butte County · Butte County planning application instructions and forms (opens in a new tab)

View Project Application Forms | Butte County, CA — service-planning-application-06007

Electronic submittals will be accepted by emailing the Development Services Planning Division. If you cannot furnish an electronic copy, you may submit a paper copy via mail or submitted at the Development Services office at:

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