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San Luis Obispo County, California · Planning and construction

Apply for a building permit in San Luis Obispo County

Permits, inspections and planning information

1 provider · 2 official links (1 online) · 1 reviewed requirement · sources checked October 14, 2026

In San Luis Obispo County, 1 county department publishes 2 official links for this service, 1 of them online. Reviewed requirements cover appointments (1). 1 provider lists forms on its guide.

These are the San Luis Obispo 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.
County government

Department of Planning and Building

Unincorporated San Luis Obispo County building and planning services.

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.
Before you start · 1 requirement & conditions
Appointments · Permit Center walk-ins — appointments recommended for detailed questions
Walk-In Service Hours · Monday, Wednesday, and Friday · 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. · Service is limited to 30 minutes per customer
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San Luis Obispo County · San Luis Obispo County — building department contacts and counter information (opens in a new tab)

Official page text containing: Walk-In Service Hours · Monday, Wednesday, and Friday · 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. · Service is limited to 30 minutes per cu

Walk-In Service Hours · Monday, Wednesday, and Friday · 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. · Service is limited to 30 minutes per customer

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San Luis Obispo County · San Luis Obispo — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

Official page text containing: The Department of Planning and Building provides oversight of the unincorporated areas of San Luis Obispo County.

ent Housing Hub Meetings & Hearings Vacation Rentals Contact Us Customer Feedback Key Tools Resources Contact What We DoThe Department of Planning and Building provides oversight of the unincorporated areas of San Luis Obispo County. Planning and Building performs all land use planning functions to maintain the wise use of land and to help build safe communities including policies, programs, permitting, environmental review and zoning enforcement. Department News 10/29/2025 State Designates SLO County as “Prohousing” Supervisors Adopt New Housing Policies to Boost Housing Production. Th

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PermitSLO portal (opens in a new tab)Online service

Official department resource. Confirm jurisdiction, eligible project types and the published instructions before using this service.

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

San Luis Obispo County · San Luis Obispo County — building department contacts and counter information (opens in a new tab)

Official page text containing: Login to PermitSLO

» NEWS» ACCESSIBILITY» TRANSLATE» Popular Apply Payment Find Contact DEPARTMENTS» JOBS» NEWS» ACCESSIBILITY» TRANSLATE» Login to PermitSLO Planning & Building County of San Luis Obispo Home » Departments » Planning & Building » Contact Us Contact Us Permit Center Information Walk-In Service Hours · Monday, Wednesday, and Friday · 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. · Service is limited to 30 minutes per customer Schedule an Appointment · Monday and Wednesday: 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. · Tuesday and Thursday: A

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