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County government · Tehama

Building and Safety Department

Tehama 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

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

Official page text containing: The Tehama County Building Department

charged a missed inspection fee. ✓ Be on-site by 8:00 a.m. ✓ Someone must be present Fall Protection (work above 6 ft) The Tehama County Building Department will be enforcing OSHA’s new fall protection requirements. We require that upon all inspections that involve the scope of work above 6′ the contractor provide Fall Protection Standards per OSHA, except for a harness or belt (which each inspector will have). ADUS Pre-approved floor plans Pick a style to streamline your ADU permit application ADU Quick Guide

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Online permit applicationsOfficial online service

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

Source checked October 14, 2026

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

Official page text containing: Apply Now

hama County before you build in flood-prone areas. Open the maps Apply for a Permit Online · Solicitar Permiso En Línea Apply Now Browse the department Problem with a Contractor, CLICK HERE h Apply for a Permit  Schedule Inspection  Codes & Ordinances  ADU Floor Plans  Resources  Permit Cost Estimate  DID YOU KNOW? Call after 7:30 a.m. to check your inspection time for the day. Main office line — (530) 527-7002. Do not call the inspection line to cancel. Inspections Schedules &

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County GIS mapsOfficial instructions

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

Source checked October 14, 2026

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

Official page text containing: Online Maps (GIS)

d Safety Code Compliance Economic Development Engineering & Land Development Environmental Health Request an Inspection Online Maps (GIS) Permitting Planning Public Works Zoning Information Environment & Agriculture Agriculture Agriculture Extension (UC Coop) Air Pollution Control Burning Conservation Efforts Crop Report Environmental Health Farm Bureau Certified Farmer’s Market Landfill Open Space & Habitat Protection Critical & Non-critical Habitat Sections Habitat Restoration Pesticide Reg

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