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County government · Sacramento

Community Development — Building Permits & Inspection

Sacramento 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

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

Official page text containing: Building Permits & Inspection Division

rial on YouTube Check out our permit tutorial on YouTube for a step-by-step guide to navigating the portal Read more... Building Permits & Inspection Division New Location: Our Building Assistance Center has moved to 9800 Goethe Road Sacramento, CA 95827. Filter Updates Clear Apply Online Permits Building Forms & Documents Today's Inspections Search Open Public Records Frequently Asked Questions Contact Us The 2025 California Building Standards Code will become effective January 1, 2026. All construction projects

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Online PermitsOfficial online service

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

Source checked October 14, 2026

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

Official page text containing: Online Permits

lding Permit Applications Complaints & Violations Forms and Documents Featured Links Today's Inspections Public Records Online Permits County Adopted Codes About & Contact FAQs Contact Us, Locations & Hours Code Enforcement Code Enforcement Codes California Health and Safety Code 17920.3 Sacramento County Code Vehicle Code - Section 22650-22711 Zoning Code Programs Illegal Dumping Rental Housing Inspection Program Cart Retention Plan Substandard Housing Enforcement About & Contact Fees

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Interactive Zoning MapOfficial 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

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

Official page text containing: Interactive Zoning Map

Major Projects New Growth Areas Development Outside New Growth Areas Zoning Code Updates Long Range Projects Resources Interactive Zoning Map Planning Projects Viewer CEQA Library About the Division Land Use Regulation General Plan Zoning Code Countywide Design Guidelines Special Planning Areas Meetings Community Planning Advisory Councils (CPAC) Subdivision Review Committee and Zoning Administrator County Planning Commission County Board of Supervisors Programs Infill Program Mining Program Agri

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City government · Sacramento

Sacramento — Building Division

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

Official page text containing: Building Division

on City Contracts & Projects (eBid Portal) Community Development Building Building Building Codes Community Development Building Division Contacts Building Building Fees Building Building Forms Building Building Inspections Building Building Programs Recycling & Solid Waste Business Hazardous Waste Recycling & Solid Waste Construction & Demolition Recycling Maintenance Services Construction Coordination Procurement Services Division Construction Specifications Parks Construction at Parks Util

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