Apply for a Permit
The California Building Code (CBC) states that no building or structure regulated by this Code shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, converted or demolished unless a separate permit for each building or structure has first been obtained.
Please note: if you start the process online, you will need to finish the process online. If you start the process by paper, it will need to be finished via paper.
Permit Submittal Packets
To File Online:
Information to Get Started
- How to Get a Residential Building Permit (PDF)
- Determine Your Jurisdiction for building permits (city or county)
- Building Permit Application Form (PDF) - Please see the appropriate submittal packets above
- After-the-Fact Building Permit Requirements (PDF)
- Permit information for Residential and Commercial permits
- Residential Code Information
- Commercial Code Information
- Monthly Building Permit Report History
- Building Division Policies
- California Building Codes
- Building and Construction Codes Adopted
- Residential Building Permit Process (PDF)
Required Plan Submittal Checklists
Permit Fees, School & Fire Contact Information
Valuation rates are adjusted based on the California Construction Cost Index and the hourly inspection rates are based on the Consumer Price Index. New construction, including additions, may require the payment of fire mitigation and school developer fees. Please contact your school and fire districts for fee information.
- Building Fee Schedule, Residential and Commercial Valuation Tables
- Building Permit Fee Estimator
- Impact Fee Deferral Application (PDF)
- Placer County Fire District List (PDF)
- Placer County School District List (PDF)