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Sonoma County, California · Planning and construction

Apply for a building permit in Sonoma County

Permits, inspections and planning information

1 provider · 2 official links (1 online) · sources checked October 14, 2026

In Sonoma County, 1 county department publishes 2 official links for this service, 1 of them online.

These are the Sonoma County providers with a reviewed service link for this task. Other offices may also help, and a provider may serve only part of the county: check each service area. Fees and forms stay on each office’s guide, where their sources are cited.
County government

Permit Sonoma

Unincorporated Sonoma County, outside its nine incorporated cities.

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.

How to get started
  1. Confirm which county or city agency handles the property before applying.
  2. Review the official requirements for your project and use the published application channel.
Source & saved evidence

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

Official page text containing: Permit Sonoma, previously known as the Permit and Resource Management Department

Latest News email updates Permit Answers Search our online database of frequently asked questions (FAQs) Permit Sonoma Permit Sonoma, previously known as the Permit and Resource Management Department, is Sonoma County's consolidated land use planning and development permitting agency. Virtually any land development or construction that takes place in the unincorporated area of Sonoma County (outside the nine incorporated cities) is reviewed, permitted, and inspected by Permit Sonoma. Read More About Us » Upcoming Events View All Events 15 Oct 2026 1:00

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Apply for Permits (opens in a new tab)Online service

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

How to get started
  1. Confirm which county or city agency handles the property before applying.
  2. Review the official requirements for your project and use the published application channel.
Source & saved evidence

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

Official page text containing: Apply for Permits

Available Services Media & Outreach Department Divisions Business Hours Accessibility Assistance Permit Services & Data Apply for Permits Check Permit Status Pay Permit Fees Permit Instructions, Forms, Policies, & Fee Schedules Submittal Requirements Planning Referrals Permit Tools Permits Online Digital Plan Room Performance Data Long Range Plans Proposed Long-Range Plans Adopted Long-Range Plans Regulations and Initiatives Zoning About Us Contact Us Boards, Commissions, Committees Significa

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Address
2550 Ventura Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Hours
In Person Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Wednesday 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM Friday Closed (More Info)

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