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Planning & Building Services

Find building permits, plan review and construction inspections. Find zoning maps and official property land-use information. Find the local office for a business license or business tax certificate. Check the business activity and place covered by each service.[12]

Source checked October 14, 2026[1]
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Website address
www.mendocinocounty.gov

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Contact details & office locations ↓
Mendocino County building permit services. Confirm which county or city agency handles your property before applying.[2]

Online services & information

These links were found on official source pages. Each service is handled by the office.

County building permit information (opens in a new tab)[3]Official instructions

Official county building permit guidance. Service boundaries and project requirements must be confirmed with the department.

How to get started
  1. Confirm which county or city agency handles the property before applying.
  2. Review the official requirements for your project and use the published application channel.

Before you start

Deadlines · Ukiah and Fort Bragg permit issuance
Permits are unable to be issued AFTER 4:30 pm [11]
GIS Mapping (opens in a new tab)[4]Official instructions

Official property research or mapping resource linked from the permit information. Use the department to confirm jurisdiction and project requirements.

How to get started
  1. Confirm which county or city agency handles the property before applying.
  2. Review the official requirements for your project and use the published application channel.
Get the county application for fixed commercial or home premises (opens in a new tab)[13]Official instructions

For a business operating from fixed premises in unincorporated Mendocino County, use the Planning and Building application and submit the application and payment there. Tax Collector issuance follows approval.

Service area: Fixed commercial or home premises operating in unincorporated Mendocino County; intake is Planning and Building. [14]

Before you start

Information & documents
Submit the application and payment to Planning and Building for the described fixed unincorporated premises. [15]

Fees

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Fee amounts have not been reviewed for this office.

Check the official website for its current fee schedule. No fee should be assumed to be free.

Forms & documents

Official forms and document pages for this office’s services.

Forms have not been reviewed yet. Visit the official website for the current forms and instructions.

Sources & last checked2 source pages · 15 citations

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  1. [1] Mendocino — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

    Mendocino County · Official page text containing: Planning & Building Services
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    cy Services Grant Compliance General ServicesCentral Services Facilities and Fleet Parks Human Resources Library Museum Planning & Building ServicesCannabis Division Probation Public Defender Public HealthAdministration Community Wellness Environmental Health Sheriff-Coroner Social ServicesAdult & Aging Services Children's Services Employment & Family Assistance Services Transportation Treasurer-Tax CollectorCourt Collections Water Agency ResidentsCommunityAdoptable Animals Arts Council eNotification Ev
  2. [2] Mendocino — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

    Mendocino County · Official page text containing: Planning & Building Services
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    cy Services Grant Compliance General ServicesCentral Services Facilities and Fleet Parks Human Resources Library Museum Planning & Building ServicesCannabis Division Probation Public Defender Public HealthAdministration Community Wellness Environmental Health Sheriff-Coroner Social ServicesAdult & Aging Services Children's Services Employment & Family Assistance Services Transportation Treasurer-Tax CollectorCourt Collections Water Agency ResidentsCommunityAdoptable Animals Arts Council eNotification Ev
  3. [3] Mendocino — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

    Mendocino County · Official page text containing: Planning & Building Services
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    cy Services Grant Compliance General ServicesCentral Services Facilities and Fleet Parks Human Resources Library Museum Planning & Building ServicesCannabis Division Probation Public Defender Public HealthAdministration Community Wellness Environmental Health Sheriff-Coroner Social ServicesAdult & Aging Services Children's Services Employment & Family Assistance Services Transportation Treasurer-Tax CollectorCourt Collections Water Agency ResidentsCommunityAdoptable Animals Arts Council eNotification Ev
  4. [4] Mendocino — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

    Mendocino County · Official page text containing: GIS Mapping
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    inding Employees Disaster Relief and Preparedness Assistance for Your Business Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) GIS Mapping Open RFP, Quotes, & Bids Permits & LicensesBuilding Permit Business Licenses Cannabis Permits Film Permits Food Vendor Permit Marriage License Pet License Check Permit Status How Do I...ApplyFor a Building Permit For a Business License For CalFresh For Cannabis Cultivation For a Job For Medi-Cal For a Pet License Pay OnlineChild Support Property Taxes Misce
  5. [5] Mendocino — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

    Mendocino County · Official page text containing: (707) 234-6650
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    e. Ukiah Office Office Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday* Address: 860 North Bush Street, Ukiah, CA 95482 Phone: (707) 234-6650 Fax: (707) 463-5709 Department email: pbs@mendocinocounty.gov Planner of the Day: (707) 234-6653 (voice mail only) Planner of the Day email: pbsplanner@mendocinocounty.gov Code Enforcement: (707) 234-6669 Code Enforcement email: codeenforcement@mendocinocounty.gov *PLEASE NOTE: Permits are unable to be issued AFTER 4:30 pm Fort Bragg Office Office Hours: 8:
  6. [6] Mendocino — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

    Mendocino County · Official page text containing: 860 North Bush Street, Ukiah, CA 95482
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    by visiting our Frequently Asked Questions page. Ukiah Office Office Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday* Address: 860 North Bush Street, Ukiah, CA 95482 Phone: (707) 234-6650 Fax: (707) 463-5709 Department email: pbs@mendocinocounty.gov Planner of the Day: (707) 234-6653 (voice mail only) Planner of the Day email: pbsplanner@mendocinocounty.gov Code Enforcement: (707) 234-6669 Code Enforcement email: codeenforcement@mendocinocounty.gov *PLEASE NOTE: Permits are unable to be issued AFTER 4:30 pm Fort Bragg O
  7. [7] Mendocino — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

    Mendocino County · Official page text containing: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday
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    ck answers to some commonly-asked questions by visiting our Frequently Asked Questions page. Ukiah Office Office Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday* Address: 860 North Bush Street, Ukiah, CA 95482 Phone: (707) 234-6650 Fax: (707) 463-5709 Department email: pbs@mendocinocounty.gov Planner of the Day: (707) 234-6653 (voice mail only) Planner of the Day email: pbsplanner@mendocinocounty.gov Code Enforcement: (707) 234-6669 Code Enforcement email: codeenforcement@mendocinocounty.gov *PLEASE NOTE: Permits a
  8. [8] Mendocino — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

    Mendocino County · Official page text containing: (707) 964 5379
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    am to 5:00 pm (CLOSED 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm), Monday-Friday* Address: 752 South Franklin St, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Phone: (707) 964 5379 Fax: (707) 961-2427 Department email: pbs@mendocinocounty.gov Planner of the Day: (707) 234-6653 (voice mail only) Planner of the Day email: pbsplanner@mendocinocounty.gov Code Enforcement: (707) 234-6669 Code Enforcement email: codeenforcement@mendocinocounty.gov *PLEASE NOTE: Permits are unable to be issued AFTER 4:30 pm Come & Visit Main Ukiah Campus: 50
  9. [9] Mendocino — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

    Mendocino County · Official page text containing: 752 South Franklin St, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
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    AFTER 4:30 pm Fort Bragg Office Office Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (CLOSED 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm), Monday-Friday* Address: 752 South Franklin St, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Phone: (707) 964 5379 Fax: (707) 961-2427 Department email: pbs@mendocinocounty.gov Planner of the Day: (707) 234-6653 (voice mail only) Planner of the Day email: pbsplanner@mendocinocounty.gov Code Enforcement: (707) 234-6669 Code Enforcement email: codeenforcement@mendocinocounty.gov *PLEASE NOTE: Permits are unable to be issued AFTER 4:30 pm Come & Visit
  10. [10] Mendocino — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

    Mendocino County · Official page text containing: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (CLOSED 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm), Monday-Friday
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    rcement@mendocinocounty.gov *PLEASE NOTE: Permits are unable to be issued AFTER 4:30 pm Fort Bragg Office Office Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (CLOSED 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm), Monday-Friday* Address: 752 South Franklin St, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Phone: (707) 964 5379 Fax: (707) 961-2427 Department email: pbs@mendocinocounty.gov Planner of the Day: (707) 234-6653 (voice mail only) Planner of the Day email: pbsplanner@mendocinocounty.gov Code Enforcement: (707) 234-6669 Code Enforcement email: codeenforcement@mendocinocounty.gov *PLEASE NOTE: Perm
  11. [11] Mendocino — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

    Mendocino County · Official page text containing: Permits are unable to be issued AFTER 4:30 pm
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    Permits are unable to be issued AFTER 4:30 pm
  12. [12] Mendocino County official website — business licence programme review source (opens in a new tab)

    Mendocino County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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    IF your business operates in the unincorporated area of the county and you have a physical location (commercial or home base) in unincorporated Mendocino County, then Visit, Mendocino County Planning and Building (Planning and Building Services Department Application) Submit your application and payment to Planning and Building
  13. [13] Mendocino County official website — business licence programme review source (opens in a new tab)

    Mendocino County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
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    IF your business operates in the unincorporated area of the county and you have a physical location (commercial or home base) in unincorporated Mendocino County, then Visit, Mendocino County Planning and Building (Planning and Building Services Department Application) Submit your application and payment to Planning and Building
  14. [14] Mendocino County official website — business licence programme review source (opens in a new tab)

    Mendocino County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
    Source reviewed October 16, 2026

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    IF your business operates in the unincorporated area of the county and you have a physical location (commercial or home base) in unincorporated Mendocino County, then Visit, Mendocino County Planning and Building (Planning and Building Services Department Application) Submit your application and payment to Planning and Building
  15. [15] Mendocino County official website — business licence programme review source (opens in a new tab)

    Mendocino County official website · Reviewed business licensing instructions
    Source reviewed October 16, 2026

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    IF your business operates in the unincorporated area of the county and you have a physical location (commercial or home base) in unincorporated Mendocino County, then Visit, Mendocino County Planning and Building (Planning and Building Services Department Application) Submit your application and payment to Planning and Building
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