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Apply for a building permit in California

Permits, inspections and planning information.

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.

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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.

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County government · Mendocino

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County building permit informationOfficial instructions

Official county building permit guidance. Service boundaries and project requirements must be confirmed with the department.

Source checked October 14, 2026

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

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GIS MappingOfficial instructions

Official property research or mapping resource linked from the permit information. Use the department to confirm jurisdiction and project requirements.

Source checked October 14, 2026

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

Official page text containing: GIS Mapping

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