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Permits, inspections and planning information.

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Use the official map and confirm project requirements with the planning or building office.

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County government · San Joaquin

Community Development Department

San Joaquin 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

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

Official page text containing: Community Development Department

San Joaquin County Logo Home Department Community Development Home Community Development Department ☰ ✕ Home Building Code Enforcement Fire Prevention Planning expand_more Prologis Feedback Records Request PUBLIC NOTICE: Beware of Payment Scams ⚠️ SCAM ALERT: CDD will never ask you to pay permit or other fees by wire transfer. Fees can be paid in person, by mail, or through the online Accela portal. If you receive a suspicious payment request, don't pay.

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City government · San Joaquin

Stockton — Building & Life Safety Division

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

Official page text containing: Building

uman Resources & Careers Job Opportunities Internships MOUs & Agreements Salary Schedule Business Community Development Building & Life Safety Accessory Dwelling Units Building Forms Building Inspections Fire Inspections Flood Information Online Permit Portal Plan Review Solar Permitting Cannabis Business Legally Operating Cannabis Businesses Planning & Engineering General Plan Shape Stockton Environmental Projects Zoning Business Licenses Annual Police Clearance New Business Listing

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Online Permit PortalOfficial online service

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

Source checked October 14, 2026

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

Official page text containing: Online Permit Portal

Building & Life Safety Accessory Dwelling Units Building Forms Building Inspections Fire Inspections Flood Information Online Permit Portal Plan Review Solar Permitting Cannabis Business Legally Operating Cannabis Businesses Planning & Engineering General Plan Shape Stockton Environmental Projects Zoning Business Licenses Annual Police Clearance New Business Listings Contracts & Purchasing BidFlash Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Federal Title Vl Economic Development Advantage Stockton Brownf

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