Building Permit Processing, Fees & Reports

A building permit is required to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, or demolish a building or structure that is regulated by the unless a separate permit for each building or structure has first been obtained (refer to California Building Code). The Building Permit Application Form (PDF) must be printed on letter-size paper (8.5 inches by 11 inches). For property within a city limit, contact your local Building Department.

Please note that the CDRA Technology Surcharge Fee applies to each permit, which is 3.5% with a cap of $498.07

Permit Fees

• Fee Schedule - July 23, 2022 (PDF)
• Permit Fee Estimator
• Residential Valuation Table - July 1, 2021 (PDF)
• Commercial Valuation Table - July 1, 2021 (PDF)
• Commercial and Industrial Fee Estimate Questionnaire (PDF)
• Impact Fee Deferral Application (PDF)

Permit Processing & Information

• Permit Process and Code Information - Building permit process, building codes, permit fees, fee estimator, after-the-fact permits, city or county jurisdiction.
• Plan Review - Requirements for plan reviews and submissions, and required documents.
• Online Permits - Please click here   Permit Processing & Information 
• Permit Records & Research
• Look Up Permit Records - Current/active permit research, inspection history, parcel research, conditions of approval
• Archived Permit Records - Archived building permits from 2008 to present
• Interactive GIS/Parcel Data Search Tool - Search by Assessors Parcel Number or address and obtain parcel information including zoning, parcel size, aerial photography, etc.

School & Fire Districts

• Placer County Fire District List (PDF)
• Placer County School District List (PDF)

Building Permit Activity Reports

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Building Permits Issued

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