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Apply for a building permit in California

Permits, inspections and planning information.

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In California, 57 county departments and 11 city governments publish 121 official links for this service, 16 of them online. Reviewed requirements cover appointments (5), documents (5), eligibility (3), availability notices (3), deadlines (1) and processing time (1). 52 counties have a page for it below.

Before you start · 2 things to check
  • Start with the jurisdiction of the property. County permit offices may serve only unincorporated areas.
  • Use the official map and confirm project requirements with the planning or building office.

1 guide with reviewed service links · Calaveras

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County government · Calaveras

Building Department

Calaveras County building permit services. Confirm which county or city agency handles your property before applying.

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.

Source checked October 14, 2026

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

Official page text containing: Building Department

Menu Building DepartmentCode ComplianceSubmit a Complaint Code Appeals Fees FAQs Forms and Documents Pre-Approved Plans ADA Grievance Procedure Online Permitting Portal Inspections GradingCASQA BMP Library Building Department Doug Oliver, Chief Building Official ADDRESS: 891 Mountain Ranch Road Building E San Andreas, CA 95249 Get Directions PHONE: (209) 754-6390 Mon - Fri: 8am - 4

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Online Permitting Portal (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

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

Source checked October 14, 2026

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

Official page text containing: Online Permitting Portal

Code ComplianceSubmit a Complaint Code Appeals Fees FAQs Forms and Documents Pre-Approved Plans ADA Grievance Procedure Online Permitting Portal Inspections GradingCASQA BMP Library Building Department Doug Oliver, Chief Building Official ADDRESS: 891 Mountain Ranch Road Building E San Andreas, CA 95249 Get Directions PHONE: (209) 754-6390 Mon - Fri: 8am - 4pm Email Building Closed Weekends & Holidays Opens in new window PDF Download Word Download Excel Download PowerPoint Download Document Download

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