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Community Development Agency

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

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

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Online building permit portalOfficial online service

Official department resource. Confirm jurisdiction, eligible project types and the published instructions before using this service.

Source checked October 14, 2026

Marin County · Marin County — How to apply for a building permit (opens in a new tab)

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