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Community Development & Infrastructure — Unified Permit Center

Building & Safety

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

Santa Cruz County · Santa Cruz County — Building Permits & Safety (opens in a new tab)

Official page text containing: Building Permits & Safety

arcel Maps Recorded Surveys Tax Assessment Maps Launch GIS Unified Permit Center Get Involved Records & Parcel Research Building Permits & Safety Discretionary Permits & Zoning Environmental Permits & Technical Reviews Public Works Permits & Reviews Public Meetings & Hearings Major Projects Pending Public Notice Projects CEQA Initial Studies and EIRs Find Discretionary Projects Near You Appeal a Decision CDI Calendar Check Permit Status and History Report a Code or Vacation Rental Violation Schedule

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Apply for a Building PermitOfficial instructions

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

Source checked October 14, 2026

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

Official page text containing: Apply for a Building Permit

pping Commissions & Zoning Administrator Planning Records Requests Authorization for Duplication form Plan Your Project Apply for a Building Permit Manage Your Project Fees & Payments Building Permits & Safety Index Disaster Recovery Forms & Publications ePlan Review EZ Permit Schedule an Appointment Schedule a Building Inspection Check Permit Status Accessory Dwelling Units Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Requirements Senate Bill 9 & Other State Laws Water Efficient Landscaping Info Pre-Application Ser

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Launch 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

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

Official page text containing: Launch GIS

With My Historic Building? Geographic Information Services Assessor's Parcel Maps Recorded Surveys Tax Assessment Maps Launch GIS Unified Permit Center Get Involved Records & Parcel Research Building Permits & Safety Discretionary Permits & Zoning Environmental Permits & Technical Reviews Public Works Permits & Reviews Public Meetings & Hearings Major Projects Pending Public Notice Projects CEQA Initial Studies and EIRs Find Discretionary Projects Near You Appeal a Decision CDI Calend

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