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  • 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 · Shasta

Assessor-Recorder

Shasta County record services. Birth/death records and marriage-certificate availability follow the specific official instructions linked below. Certificate copies and marriage-license applications are different services.

Shasta Assessor plat-map office viewing and copy instructions (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

The Assessor explicitly offers office-computer viewing of plat maps and explains written copy requests and payment. This is the stated office access channel; the public Planning GIS map is separately identified.

Office-computer plat map viewing only; not free copies or online availability

The Assessor's current roll and plat maps are available for viewing on computer in the Assessor's Office from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, without charge.

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

Source checked October 26, 2026

Official county map information · shasta assessment roll official map information (opens in a new tab)

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

The Assessor's current roll and plat maps are available for viewing on computer in the Assessor's Office from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, without charge.

Saved evidence: de9b2569943bbe80 · Agent source review

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County government · Shasta

Resource Management — Building Division

Unincorporated Shasta County building services.

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

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

Official page text containing: The primary function of the Building Division is to safeguard the life, health, and property of Shasta County residents

or pre-scheduled appointments and walk-in assistance. Daily Scheduled Inspections can be found here Department Overview The primary function of the Building Division is to safeguard the life, health, and property of Shasta County residents through the application of uniform building standards. The adopted standards involve design, materials, construction, use, occupancy, and location of all buildings and structures within the unincorporated area of the County. This Division strives to implement these standards in a fair and consistent fashion while maintaining an open dialogue with the public

Saved evidence: ac12d7bc27334598 · Agent source review

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

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

Official page text containing: Permit Portal

RFPs Code of Ordinances Environmental Health Waste Reduction & Recycling Building InformationFees Forms Permit Process Permit Portal Planning InformationGeneral Plan Planning Forms Planning Services HOWDOI?Engage my County GovernmentBoard of Supervisors Agenda Committee Openings County Communications Election information Board of Supervisors Info Make a PaymentPay my property taxes online Find Info About...Air quality Animal services Burn days in Shasta County Courts /Jury Duty Custody i

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County government · Shasta

Shasta County Resource Management — Planning Division

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.

Planning Division public GIS maps (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Planning Division's public GIS page explicitly lists parcel/APN boundaries and Planning/Resource Management zoning and General Plan data. The former /node/2384 URL now describes employee ArcGIS licensing and is not this public-map service.

Source checked October 26, 2026

Official county map information · shasta planning public map official map information (opens in a new tab)

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

Parcel boundaries with Assessor Parcel Numbers, PLSS Townships and Sections.

Saved evidence: 0c34dae663d0274f · Agent source review

Shasta Planning public zoning and parcel GIS maps (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Planning Division's public map page explicitly lists parcel/APN and zoning/General Plan data. This is the current public map information source; the old IT employee software-licensing page is not a public-map service.

Source checked October 26, 2026

Official county map information · shasta planning public map official map information (opens in a new tab)

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

Planning and Resource Management data, including Zoning, General Plan, Snow Load, and more.

Saved evidence: 0c34dae663d0274f · Agent source review

Shasta Planning application packets and Master Application (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Planning publishes project-specific packets and says they include the required Master Application. Consult Planning staff for the packet appropriate to the proposal; permit status/record lookup is separate.

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

Source checked October 26, 2026

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

Planning Forms & Applications | Shasta County CA — service-planning-application-06089

All Planning project application packets include the required Master Application Form.

Saved evidence: 6bda33fcf6fa99a2 · Agent source review

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