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Permits, inspections and planning information.

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County government · Fresno

Public Works & Planning — Building & Safety

Fresno 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

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

Official page text containing: Building & Safety

Search Home / Departments/ Public Works and Planning / Divisions of Public Works and Planning / Development Services / Building & Safety Public Works & Planning Menu Administration Maps and GIS Information Apply for a Building Permit Construction Bidding Opportunities Sub-menu 26-01-C Travers Creek Bridge Replacement on E Manning Avenue Divisions of Public Works and Planning Sub-menu Admin DivisionSub-menu Mandatory Sewer Connection Capital Projects DivisionSub-menu Completed Projects Commun

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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

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

Official page text containing: Apply for a Building Permit

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City government · Fresno

Fresno — Building Permit Center

City of Fresno building permit services. Confirm the requirements for your project with the city.

City building permit informationOfficial instructions

Official city building permit guidance and application resources.

Source checked October 14, 2026

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

Official page text containing: Building Permit Center

621.CITY | 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 Staff Login City Officials Departments Business Jobs Building and Safety Building Permit Center Obtaining a Construction Permit Chapter 1, section 105.1 of the California Building Code (CBC) states: “Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing

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