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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.

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.

1 guide with reviewed service links · Yolo

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County government · Yolo

Community Services — Building Services

Yolo 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

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

Official page text containing: Building Services

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Online PermitsOfficial online service

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

Source checked October 14, 2026

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

Official page text containing: Online Permits

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GISOfficial 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

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

Official page text containing: GIS

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Apply for a building permit in California

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