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Planning & Community Development — Building Permit Services

Stanislaus 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

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

Official page text containing: Building Permit Services

ews Room Medi-Cal Water/Drought Customer Care Frequently Asked Questions How To Use Our Site Report A Problem prev next Building Permit Services 1010 10th St Suite 3400 Modesto, CA 95354 Get Directions Planning: (209) 525-6330 Building: (209) 525-6557 Mon - Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm Toggle navigation Department Home Services Building Floodplain Administration Dangerous Building or Non-Permitted Activity Complaints Building Permits Obtain a Building Permit Applications and Forms Building Permit Activity F

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Online Permitting - Citizen AccessOfficial online service

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

Source checked October 14, 2026

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

Official page text containing: Online Permitting - Citizen Access

County Code Zoning Ordinance Code Subdivision Ordinance Code Helpful Links Frequently Asked Questions Glossary of Terms Online Permitting - Citizen Access Active Planning Projects Planning Agenda & Minutes General Plan Specific Plan Zoning Ordinance Williamson Act Building Activity Reports Airport Land Use Plan Sewer and Water Hookup Information Housing Stanislaus Report Featured Forms Building Permit Application Planning Applications Business License Application More Building & Planning Forms Featured Inform

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