Planning & Development Services — Building Division
Find building permits, plan review and construction inspections.
Source checked October 14, 2026[1]www.sandiegocounty.gov
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Official county building permit guidance. Service boundaries and project requirements must be confirmed with the department.
How to get started
- Confirm which county or city agency handles the property before applying.
- Review the official requirements for your project and use the published application channel.
Official permitting resource linked by the department. Check the available permit types and application instructions before starting.
How to get started
- Confirm which county or city agency handles the property before applying.
- Review the official requirements for your project and use the published application channel.
Fees
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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.
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- [1] San Diego — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
San Diego County · Official page text containing: Welcome to Building Division
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g Range Planning Sustainability Planning Project Planning Land Development Building Services Code Compliance CLOSE MENU Welcome to Building Division The Building Services Division issues building permits for residential and commercial structures in the unincorporated areas of San Diego County. Permits are reviewed to meet the following: California Building Standards County of San Diego Amended Building Standards San Diego County Grading Ordinance County of San Diego Zoning Ordinance County of San Diego
- [2] San Diego — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
San Diego County · Official page text containing: Welcome to Building Division
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
g Range Planning Sustainability Planning Project Planning Land Development Building Services Code Compliance CLOSE MENU Welcome to Building Division The Building Services Division issues building permits for residential and commercial structures in the unincorporated areas of San Diego County. Permits are reviewed to meet the following: California Building Standards County of San Diego Amended Building Standards San Diego County Grading Ordinance County of San Diego Zoning Ordinance County of San Diego
- [3] San Diego — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
San Diego County · Official page text containing: Welcome to Building Division
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
g Range Planning Sustainability Planning Project Planning Land Development Building Services Code Compliance CLOSE MENU Welcome to Building Division The Building Services Division issues building permits for residential and commercial structures in the unincorporated areas of San Diego County. Permits are reviewed to meet the following: California Building Standards County of San Diego Amended Building Standards San Diego County Grading Ordinance County of San Diego Zoning Ordinance County of San Diego
- [4] San Diego — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
San Diego County · Official page text containing: Online Permits & Research
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- [5] San Diego County — building department contacts and counter information (opens in a new tab)
San Diego County · Official page text containing: (858) 565-5920
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ay, utility access Zoning Information Discretionary permits, setbacks & easements Building Services Contact Information (858) 565-5920 (888) 336-7553 Toll Free Code Compliance Contact Information (858) 694-2705 (855) 732-6332 Toll Free PDS.codecompliance@sdcounty.ca.gov Land Development Contact Information (858) 694-2055 Zoning Contact Information (858) 694-8985 Zoning Information Request PDSzoningpermitcounter@sdcounty.ca.gov Office Location and Hours 5510 Overland Ave., San Diego, CA 921
- [6] San Diego County — building department contacts and counter information (opens in a new tab)
San Diego County · Official page text containing: 5510 Overland Ave., San Diego, CA 92123
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Information (858) 694-8985 Zoning Information Request PDSzoningpermitcounter@sdcounty.ca.gov Office Location and Hours 5510 Overland Ave., San Diego, CA 92123 County Permit Center 1st Floor (Suite 110) Building, Zoning, and Land Development Counters 2nd Floor (Suite 210) Director's Office, Administrative Services, Human Resources, Sustainability Planning, Long Range Planning, Code Compliance, Land Development Teams, Project Planning Hours: Monday through Friday (Except County Holidays) 8:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and
- [7] San Diego County — building department contacts and counter information (opens in a new tab)
San Diego County · Official page text containing: Monday through Friday (Except County Holidays) 8:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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- [8] San Diego — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
San Diego County · Official page text containing: Building Forms, Handouts, & Fee Estimator
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