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Sacramento, California

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County building permit information (opens in a new tab)

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

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

Official page text containing: Building Permits & Inspection Division

rial on YouTube Check out our permit tutorial on YouTube for a step-by-step guide to navigating the portal Read more... Building Permits & Inspection Division New Location: Our Building Assistance Center has moved to 9800 Goethe Road Sacramento, CA 95827. Filter Updates Clear Apply Online Permits Building Forms & Documents Today's Inspections Search Open Public Records Frequently Asked Questions Contact Us The 2025 California Building Standards Code will become effective January 1, 2026. All construction projects

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Online Permits (opens in a new tab)

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

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

Official page text containing: Online Permits

lding Permit Applications Complaints & Violations Forms and Documents Featured Links Today's Inspections Public Records Online Permits County Adopted Codes About & Contact FAQs Contact Us, Locations & Hours Code Enforcement Code Enforcement Codes California Health and Safety Code 17920.3 Sacramento County​ Code​ Vehicle Code - Section 22650-22711 Zoning Code​ Programs Illegal Dumping Rental Housing Inspection Program Cart Retention Plan Substandard Housing Enforcement About & Contact Fees

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Schedule an Inspection (opens in a new tab)

Official building inspection information. Confirm the request method, permit details and inspection timing with the department.

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

Official page text containing: Schedule an Inspection

ntact us by email for the quickest response. Sacramento County Codes Public Records Request ​​Building Board of Appeals Schedule an Inspection View details on how to schedule an inspection online, over the phone, or through a text message View a list of the Sacramento County Holiday ​Closures​ › Building Permit Applications Filter Updates Clear Apply AP-14 Production Home Building Permit Application AP-16 Notice To Property Owner as Owner Builder AP-17 Authorization of Agent to Act on Property Own

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Interactive Zoning Map (opens in a new tab)

Official property research or mapping resource linked from the permit information. Use the department to confirm jurisdiction and project requirements.

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

Official page text containing: Interactive Zoning Map

Major Projects New Growth Areas Development Outside New Growth Areas Zoning Code Updates Long Range Projects Resources Interactive Zoning Map Planning Projects Viewer CEQA Library About the Division Land Use Regulation General Plan Zoning Code Countywide Design Guidelines Special Planning Areas Meetings Community Planning Advisory Councils (CPAC) Subdivision Review Committee and Zoning Administrator County Planning Commission County Board of Supervisors Programs Infill Program Mining Program Agri

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City building permit information (opens in a new tab)

Official city building permit guidance and application resources.

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

Official page text containing: Building Division

on City Contracts & Projects (eBid Portal) Community Development Building Building Building Codes Community Development Building Division Contacts Building Building Fees Building Building Forms Building Building Inspections Building Building Programs Recycling & Solid Waste Business Hazardous Waste Recycling & Solid Waste Construction & Demolition Recycling Maintenance Services Construction Coordination Procurement Services Division Construction Specifications Parks Construction at Parks Util

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Building Inspections (opens in a new tab)

Official building inspection information. Confirm the request method, permit details and inspection timing with the department.

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

Official page text containing: Building Inspections

Building Codes Community Development Building Division Contacts Building Building Fees Building Building Forms Building Building Inspections Building Building Programs Recycling & Solid Waste Business Hazardous Waste Recycling & Solid Waste Construction & Demolition Recycling Maintenance Services Construction Coordination Procurement Services Division Construction Specifications Parks Construction at Parks Utilities Development Standards Public Works Engineering Engineering Engineering Programs

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Sacramento Building permit guide zoning-map referral (opens in a new tab)

The Building permit guide explicitly links the Interactive Zoning Map. The county map separately directs city-parcel zoning questions to the appropriate city; the Building guide's role remains unchanged.

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

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Interactive Zoning Map

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Code complaint information — Citrus Heights (Form Center) (opens in a new tab)

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City of Citrus Heights · Citrus Heights — File an Online Service Request municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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For additional information, you can contact city staff members directly by phone: Code Enforcement Division (Citrus Heights Municipal Code violations) at 916-725-2845 or the General Services Department (Public Works, Engineering and Community Services) at 916-727-4770.

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Code complaint information — Elk Grove (Code Enforcement) (opens in a new tab)

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City of Elk Grove · Elk Grove — Code Enforcement municipal information (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed task-specific main content under Code Enforcement; information landing only

If a hazard is described in a complaint, a code enforcement officer is dispatched to investigate the issue.

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Code complaint information — Folsom (opens in a new tab)

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City of Folsom · Folsom — Code Enforcement municipal information (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed task-specific main content under Code Enforcement Services | Folsom, CA; information landing only

The Code Enforcement Division is available to receive reports of hazards and complaints concerning any of the following:

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Code complaint information — Rancho Cordova (opens in a new tab)

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City of Rancho Cordova · Rancho Cordova — Code Enforcement municipal information (opens in a new tab)

Reviewed task-specific main content under Code Enforcement | City of Rancho Cordova; information landing only

While the city's Code Enforcement officers make every effort to achieve voluntary compliance through the use of Courtesy Letters, certain violations or property types are not eligible and may require immediate enforcement and/or a different process.

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Sacramento County Planning applications and email filing (opens in a new tab)

For unincorporated Sacramento County, read the actual Planning application and email instructions. Accela currently processes payments and tree applications; other Planning applications use the stated in-person/email channels.

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

Application Forms — service-planning-application-06067

Thank you for developing in the unincorporated area of Sacramento County. (Make sure to check if you are located in this area!) Please read this page carefully before selecting an application to prevent incorrect submissions. Complete, professional, and thorough applications enable Planning staff to process the entitlement application more expeditiously.

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Official state service profiles

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