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Planning Department — Building Division

Find building permits, plan review and construction inspections.

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

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Contact details & office locations ↓
Unincorporated Sierra County. The City of Loyalton handles building services within the city.[2]

Online services & information

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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.

Fees

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

    Sierra County · Official page text containing: The Building Inspection Division of the Planning Department
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    r Government Community County Departments How Do I Home County Departments Building Building Division Mission Statement The Building Inspection Division of the Planning Department is committed to assuring safety in the building environment, while meeting the needs of the community in an efficient, equitable, and cost effective manner. The Division strives to maintain the highest level of customer service and technical expertise possible, while serving the building professional, owner-builder, real estate interests, and related third
  2. [2] Sierra — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

    Sierra County · Official page text containing: We serve unincorporated Sierra County. Please contact us before starting a building or remodeling project. Contact the C
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    to ensure the work complies with the required safety regulations and building codes for safe and habitable structures. We serve unincorporated Sierra County. Please contact us before starting a building or remodeling project. Contact the City of Loyalton for building services within the city. Contact Us Brandon Pangman Planning Director & Building Official Email More Information Roy Ward Senior Building Inspector Email More Information Devin Odom Permit Technician II Email More Information Physical Address 101 Courthouse Square P.O. Box 530 Downieville, CA 95936 Phone: 530-289-3251 Fax: 530-289-2828 Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Cl
  3. [3] Sierra — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

    Sierra County · Official page text containing: The Building Inspection Division of the Planning Department
    Source reviewed October 14, 2026

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    r Government Community County Departments How Do I Home County Departments Building Building Division Mission Statement The Building Inspection Division of the Planning Department is committed to assuring safety in the building environment, while meeting the needs of the community in an efficient, equitable, and cost effective manner. The Division strives to maintain the highest level of customer service and technical expertise possible, while serving the building professional, owner-builder, real estate interests, and related third
  4. [4] Sierra — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

    Sierra County · Official page text containing: 530-289-3251
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    u in the permit process. For application instructions or further information, please contact the building department at 530-289-3251. We process applications, review plans, and inspect construction in the county in order to ensure the work complies with the required safety regulations and building codes for safe and habitable structures. We serve unincorporated Sierra County. Please contact us before starting a building or remodeling project. Contact the City of Loyalton for building ser
  5. [5] Sierra — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

    Sierra County · Official page text containing: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed Noon - 1:00 p.m.
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    n Physical Address 101 Courthouse Square P.O. Box 530 Downieville, CA 95936 Phone: 530-289-3251 Fax: 530-289-2828 Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed Noon - 1:00 p.m. Directory Accessory Structures Affordable Housing Master Plans Building Code Demolition Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS) Forms and Policies Generators Grading Ground Mount Solar P.V Systems New Manufactured Home New Residential Construction New Residential Septic/Leach Field New Residential Well Roof Mount Solar P.V. Systems Emergency Information O
  6. [6] Sierra — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

    Sierra County · Official page text containing: 101 Courthouse Square
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    enior Building Inspector Email More Information Devin Odom Permit Technician II Email More Information Physical Address 101 Courthouse Square P.O. Box 530 Downieville, CA 95936 Phone: 530-289-3251 Fax: 530-289-2828 Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed Noon - 1:00 p.m. Directory Accessory Structures Affordable Housing Master Plans Building Code Demolition Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS) Forms and Policies Generators Grading Ground Mount Solar P.V Systems New Manufactured Ho
  7. [7] Sierra — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

    Sierra County · Official page text containing: P.O. Box 530 Downieville, CA 95936
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    or Email More Information Devin Odom Permit Technician II Email More Information Physical Address 101 Courthouse Square P.O. Box 530 Downieville, CA 95936 Phone: 530-289-3251 Fax: 530-289-2828 Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed Noon - 1:00 p.m. Directory Accessory Structures Affordable Housing Master Plans Building Code Demolition Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS) Forms and Policies Generators Grading Ground Mount Solar P.V Systems New Manufactured Home New Residential Construction New
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