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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.

3 guides with reviewed service links · Orange

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County government · Orange

Assessor

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

Assessor Parcel Maps (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Officially linked county property-map resource. This verifies the referral and stated label; interactive layers, parcel results, legal boundaries, buildability and application eligibility are not determined here.

Source checked October 26, 2026

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

Official property-office map referral: Assessor Parcel Maps

Assessor Parcel Maps

Saved evidence: b50c3cb132c19c13 · Agent source review

Assessor Parcel Maps (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Officially linked county property-map resource. This verifies the referral and stated label; interactive layers, parcel results, legal boundaries, buildability and application eligibility are not determined here.

Source checked October 26, 2026

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

Official property-office map referral: Assessor Parcel Maps

Assessor Parcel Maps

Saved evidence: b50c3cb132c19c13 · Agent source review

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County government · Orange

OC Development Services

Unincorporated Orange County building permits, inspections and planning.

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

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

Official page text containing: OC Development Services oversees the planning and development entitlement requirements for private and public projects w

k-countyoc-content Content block block-501066355-1791820221 Body WORKING FOR ORANGE COUNTY Image icon-ocds-150x77-c.png OC Development Services oversees the planning and development entitlement requirements for private and public projects within the County’s unincorporated areas. This includes permit processing, inspection services and management of zoning, building and code regulations – all to ensure safe and responsible property development and community standards. Core Services Media Reference Image Photo.OCPW Permit Counter.CAS (8-27-19).jpg Media 736699912 Body list_alt Building & Safety Ensures public safety by reviewing, mon

Saved evidence: 3fa24694be115de3 · Agent source review

GIS Maps (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

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

Official page text containing: GIS Maps

ams Traffic Engineering Documents & Maps FAQs Glossary of Terms OC Operations & Maintenance Storm Center Service Center GIS Maps Flood Control Roads Infrastructure Maintenance General Maintenance FAQs FAQs Navigation Menu keyboard_arrow_down OC Construction FAQs Permit Requirements NPDES Field Surveys OC Development Services + Building & Safety + Permitting Services + Planning & Development + Land Development + Neighborhood Preservation + OC Survey - Map Check and Right Of Way OC Env

Saved evidence: 3fa24694be115de3 · Agent source review

GIS Open Data (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Officially linked county property-map resource. This verifies the referral and stated label; interactive layers, parcel results, legal boundaries, buildability and application eligibility are not determined here.

Source checked October 26, 2026

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

Official property-office map referral: GIS Open Data

GIS Open Data

Saved evidence: 3fa24694be115de3 · Agent source review

Orange County planning-development application forms (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

The official directory has a distinct Planning section, including group-home and SB 330 application/checklist resources. The broader page also contains Building and Survey material; no fee amount or document contents are inferred.

Source checked October 26, 2026

Orange County planning development applications and forms · Orange County planning development applications and forms (opens in a new tab)

Orange County planning-development application forms

Planning Accessory Dwelling Units Affordable Housing Appeals Procedure (Updated October 2024) CEQA Checklist CEQA Environmental Information Request Form Concurrent Processing Group Home Permit Application Home Occupation Verification Form Mills Act Program Info Sheet 2022 Mills Act State Information Sheet 2022 Occupancy Permit Package SB 9 Guidance Handout (Updated May 2026) SB 330 Formal Application/Checklist SB 330 Preliminary Application Checklist Short-Term Rental Handout

Saved evidence: 9159e81674722d9b · Agent source review

Orange zoning information in Land Records and map directory (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

OC Development Services' codes page explicitly lists zoning information in Land Records and a County of Orange Zoning Map labelled 2016. The dated PDF is not represented as a newly updated countywide map; incorporated cities retain their zoning authority.

Explicitly dated published PDF link; not a new current-map revision claim

County of Orange Zoning Map - 2016

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

Source checked October 26, 2026

Official county map information · orange zoning landrecords official map information (opens in a new tab)

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

The Zoning Information has been added to the Land Records

Saved evidence: 18d3f0ca5424de04 · Agent source review

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City government · Orange

Anaheim — Building Division

City of Anaheim building permit services. Confirm the requirements for your project with the city.

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

Official city building permit guidance and application resources.

Source checked October 14, 2026

City of Anaheim · Anaheim — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

Official page text containing: Building Division

g Skip to Main Content Search Pay & Apply Find & Report Community Info Departments Home Departments Planning & Building Building Division Building Division Welcome to the home page for the Building Division of the City of Anaheim. Our team of professional engineers, inspectors, and friendly support staff is dedicated to providing the highest level of plan review and inspection services to our community. The goal of our staff is to help our customers build safe and sustainable buildings that c

Saved evidence: dd20776968a08318 · Agent source review

Online Permit Center (opens in a new tab)Official online service

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

Source checked October 14, 2026

City of Anaheim · Anaheim — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

Official page text containing: Online Permit Center

elling or Duplex Submittal Requirements Building Plan Check Application Building Records Online Building Permit Reports Online Permit Center Contact Us Building Division Phone: 714-765-5153 Fax: 714-765-4607 City Hall 200 S Anaheim Boulevard 1st Floor, Suite 145 Anaheim, CA 92805 Map Hours Counter Hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Thursday Delayed opening 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Hours Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Directory Permit Processing Info Applications and Forms Fee

Saved evidence: dd20776968a08318 · Agent source review

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