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Imperial County Planning & Development Services

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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

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

Official page text containing: Imperial County Planning & Development Services

Skip to main content Imperial County Planning & Development Services Menu Close Home About Location Staff Directory FAQs Quick Links Request Information Requests for Proposals Employment Information Lithium Valley Specific Plan Notice of Preparation News USG Annual Groundwater Report Prevention & Preparedness County of Imperial Apply Building Civic Access Planning Civic Access Planning Regulatory Programs SMARA Code Enforcem

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Apply for a Building PermitOfficial online service

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

Source checked October 14, 2026

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

Official page text containing: Apply for a Building Permit

ommittee Planning Director Action See all Hearings resources Apply Our top Apply resources Apply for a Planning Project Apply for a Building Permit Civic Access See all Apply resources Upcoming Public Hearings The Imperial County Planning & Development Services regularly schedules public hearings for its Board of Directors and various commissions. Upcoming hearings are listed below and a full list of past and future hearings can be found on our Hearings page. Environmental Evaluation Committee Canceled

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Maps/GIS Web 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

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

Official page text containing: Maps/GIS Web Maps

ounty of Imperial Apply Building Civic Access Planning Civic Access Planning Regulatory Programs SMARA Code Enforcement Maps/GIS Web Maps Airport Safety Zones Maps City Maps Flood Zone Maps Renewable Energy Maps Road Maps School District Maps Supervisor District Maps Zone Maps Check Your Zoning Forms & Fees Land Use Documents General Plan Agricultural Element Circulation & Scenic Highways Element Conservation & Open Space Element Environmental Justice Element General Plan EIR Housing Element

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