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Apply for a building permit in California

Permits, inspections and planning information.

In California, 57 county departments and 11 city governments publish 121 official links for this service, 16 of them online. Reviewed requirements cover appointments (5), documents (5), eligibility (3), availability notices (3), deadlines (1) and processing time (1). 52 counties have a page for it below.

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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 · Placer

Building Services Division

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

County building permit informationOfficial instructions

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

Source checked October 14, 2026

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

Official page text containing: Building Services Division

Handouts & Policies Home Departments Departments A - D Community Development Resource Agency Codes & Standards Building Building Services Division 9 1 1 2 Accessibility Regulations View checklists, links, and regulations concerning accessibility regulations. Building Codes & Standards The Building Services Division uses several model codes to evaluate building plans and permit applications before granting building permits. The Division uses the codes, along with a series of on-site inspections, to hel

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GIS/MapsOfficial 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

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

Official page text containing: GIS/Maps

ies Download helpful code handouts concerning specific disciplines, codes, and policies. Apply for a Permit Inspections GIS/Maps Zoning Research Application Fees & Forms Online Document Search Contact Information Auburn Office 3091 County Center Drive Auburn, CA, 95603 Phone: 530-745-3000 Tahoe Office 775 N Lake Boulevard Tahoe City, CA, 96145 Phone: 530-581-6200 Popular Links Building Permits Codes, Regulations & Resources Environmental Impact Reports Housing Payment Options Contrac

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