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Orange County, California · Planning and construction

Apply for a building permit in Orange County

Permits, inspections and planning information

2 providers · 4 official links (1 online) · sources checked October 14, 2026

In Orange County, 1 county department and 1 city government publish 4 official links for this service, 1 of them online. 2 providers list forms on their guides.

These are the Orange County providers with a reviewed service link for this task. Other offices may also help, and a provider may serve only part of the county: check each service area. Fees and forms stay on each office’s guide, where their sources are cited.
City government

Anaheim — Building Division

City of Anaheim building permit services. Confirm the requirements for your project with the city.

City building permit information (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Official city building permit guidance and application resources.

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.
Source & saved evidence

City of Anaheim · Anaheim — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

Official page text containing: Building Division

g Skip to Main Content Search Pay & Apply Find & Report Community Info Departments Home Departments Planning & Building Building Division Building Division Welcome to the home page for the Building Division of the City of Anaheim. Our team of professional engineers, inspectors, and friendly support staff is dedicated to providing the highest level of plan review and inspection services to our community. The goal of our staff is to help our customers build safe and sustainable buildings that c

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Online Permit Center (opens in a new tab)Online service

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

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.
Source & saved evidence

City of Anaheim · Anaheim — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

Official page text containing: Online Permit Center

elling or Duplex Submittal Requirements Building Plan Check Application Building Records Online Building Permit Reports Online Permit Center Contact Us Building Division Phone: 714-765-5153 Fax: 714-765-4607 City Hall 200 S Anaheim Boulevard 1st Floor, Suite 145 Anaheim, CA 92805 Map Hours Counter Hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Thursday Delayed opening 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Hours Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Directory Permit Processing Info Applications and Forms Fee

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Contacts & sources · 1 form

County government

OC Development Services

Unincorporated Orange County building permits, inspections and planning.

County building permit information (opens in a new tab)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.
Source & saved evidence

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

Official page text containing: OC Development Services oversees the planning and development entitlement requirements for private and public projects w

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GIS Maps (opens in a new tab)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.
Source & saved evidence

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

Official page text containing: GIS Maps

ams Traffic Engineering Documents & Maps FAQs Glossary of Terms OC Operations & Maintenance Storm Center Service Center GIS Maps Flood Control Roads Infrastructure Maintenance General Maintenance FAQs FAQs Navigation Menu keyboard_arrow_down OC Construction FAQs Permit Requirements NPDES Field Surveys OC Development Services + Building & Safety + Permitting Services + Planning & Development + Land Development + Neighborhood Preservation + OC Survey - Map Check and Right Of Way OC Env

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Contacts & sources · 4 forms

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