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County government · Kern

Public Works — Building Inspection

Kern 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.

Public Services Building permit technician counter and phone line — source notice for Tuesday, October 20

Permit Technician counter and phone line at the Public Services Building will be CLOSED on Tuesday, October 20, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. for an Employee Appreciation Luncheon. Regular hours of operation will resume at 1:30 p.m.

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Kern County · Kern County — Building Inspection (opens in a new tab)

Official page text containing: Building Inspection

Plans & Specifications Calendar NewsroomNews Frequently Asked Questions Contact Us ServicesDevelopmentOverview Services Building Inspection Code Compliance Development Review Floodplain Management Sewer Information Surveying Maps Reports Frequently Asked Questions Engineering, Surveying & Permit Services Resource Links Development Contacts Special Request Form TransportationOverview Road Maintenance Road Permits Kern Transit Frequently Asked Questions Improvement Projects Solid WasteOverview Fu

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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

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

Official page text containing: Apply for a Building Permit

reet, Suite 400 Bakersfield, California 93301 Phone: (661) 862-5100 QUICK LINKS Road Status & Closures Report a Problem Apply for a Building Permit Trash Collection Events Careers Contact Us Form Designed by GRANICUS - Connecting People & Government Privacy Policy Disclaimer Site Map Free Speech Policy Loading ...

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City government · Kern

Bakersfield — Building Division

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

Official page text containing: The Building Division issues permits

eature Links Departments Development Services Building Division Building Information Guides Building Information Guides The Building Division issues permits for construction projects, provides inspection and plan check services for residential, commercial, and industrial projects, and administers the City's Code Enforcement activities. These services are provided consistent with the California Building Code requirements and the City's adopted policies, ordinances, and standards. Building Permits Need informatio

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Online Permit Application and StatusOfficial instructions

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

Source checked October 14, 2026

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

Official page text containing: Online Permit Application and Status

ent Violation Waste Tire Enforcement Program Commercial Vacant Building Registry Forms Handicapped Access Appeals Board Online Permit Application and Status Feature Links Departments Development Services Building Division Building Information Guides Building Information Guides The Building Division issues permits for construction projects, provides inspection and plan check services for residential, commercial, and industrial projects, and administers the City's Code Enforcement activities. These services are p

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