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Building Services Division

Placer County building permit services. Confirm which county or city agency handles your property before applying.

County building permit information (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Official county building permit guidance. Service boundaries and project requirements must be confirmed with the department.

Source checked October 14, 2026

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

Official page text containing: Building Services Division

Handouts & Policies Home Departments Departments A - D Community Development Resource Agency Codes & Standards Building Building Services Division 9 1 1 2 Accessibility Regulations View checklists, links, and regulations concerning accessibility regulations. Building Codes & Standards The Building Services Division uses several model codes to evaluate building plans and permit applications before granting building permits. The Division uses the codes, along with a series of on-site inspections, to hel

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GIS/Maps (opens in a new tab)Official 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

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

Official page text containing: GIS/Maps

ies Download helpful code handouts concerning specific disciplines, codes, and policies. Apply for a Permit Inspections GIS/Maps Zoning Research Application Fees & Forms Online Document Search Contact Information Auburn Office 3091 County Center Drive Auburn, CA, 95603 Phone: 530-745-3000 Tahoe Office 775 N Lake Boulevard Tahoe City, CA, 96145 Phone: 530-581-6200 Popular Links Building Permits Codes, Regulations & Resources Environmental Impact Reports Housing Payment Options Contrac

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