Building and Safety Department
Find building permits, plan review and construction inspections.
Source checked October 14, 2026[1]www.tehama.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.
Review the department’s published instructions before requesting this service.
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.
Before you start
- Deadlines · Next-business-day inspection requests
- Inspection Deadlines Online 4:00 p.m. for the next business day Phone 4:30 p.m. for the next business day Calls or online requests after the deadline will not be scheduled the next day. [11]
- Appointments · Cancelling an inspection
- To cancel an inspection, call the office at (530) 527-7002. Do not call the inspection line. Calls to the inspection line to cancel will be charged a missed inspection fee. [12]
Official department resource. Confirm jurisdiction, eligible project types and the published instructions before using this service.
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 department resource. Confirm jurisdiction, eligible project types and the published instructions before using this service.
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
Fees are quoted only when a source document supports the amount and conditions.
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] Tehama — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Tehama County · Official page text containing: The Tehama County Building Department
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
charged a missed inspection fee. ✓ Be on-site by 8:00 a.m. ✓ Someone must be present Fall Protection (work above 6 ft) The Tehama County Building Department will be enforcing OSHA’s new fall protection requirements. We require that upon all inspections that involve the scope of work above 6′ the contractor provide Fall Protection Standards per OSHA, except for a harness or belt (which each inspector will have). ADUS Pre-approved floor plans Pick a style to streamline your ADU permit application ADU Quick Guide
- [2] Tehama — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Tehama County · Official page text containing: The Tehama County Building Department
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
charged a missed inspection fee. ✓ Be on-site by 8:00 a.m. ✓ Someone must be present Fall Protection (work above 6 ft) The Tehama County Building Department will be enforcing OSHA’s new fall protection requirements. We require that upon all inspections that involve the scope of work above 6′ the contractor provide Fall Protection Standards per OSHA, except for a harness or belt (which each inspector will have). ADUS Pre-approved floor plans Pick a style to streamline your ADU permit application ADU Quick Guide
- [3] Tehama — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Tehama County · Official page text containing: The Tehama County Building Department
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
charged a missed inspection fee. ✓ Be on-site by 8:00 a.m. ✓ Someone must be present Fall Protection (work above 6 ft) The Tehama County Building Department will be enforcing OSHA’s new fall protection requirements. We require that upon all inspections that involve the scope of work above 6′ the contractor provide Fall Protection Standards per OSHA, except for a harness or belt (which each inspector will have). ADUS Pre-approved floor plans Pick a style to streamline your ADU permit application ADU Quick Guide
- [4] Tehama — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Tehama County · Official page text containing: Inspection Deadlines Online 4:00 p.m. for the next business day Phone 4:30 p.m. for the next business day Calls or onlin
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
r the day. Main office line — (530) 527-7002. Do not call the inspection line to cancel. Inspections Schedules & safety Inspection Deadlines Online 4:00 p.m. for the next business day Phone 4:30 p.m. for the next business day Calls or online requests after the deadline will not be scheduled the next day. To cancel an inspection, call the office at (530) 527-7002. Do not call the inspection line. Calls to the inspection line to cancel will be charged a missed inspection fee. ✓ Be on-site by 8:00 a.m. ✓ Someone must be present Fall Protection (work above 6 ft) The Tehama County Building Department will be enforcing OSHA’s new fall protection requirements. We
- [5] Tehama — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Tehama County · Official page text containing: Apply Now
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
hama County before you build in flood-prone areas. Open the maps Apply for a Permit Online · Solicitar Permiso En Línea Apply Now Browse the department Problem with a Contractor, CLICK HERE h Apply for a Permit Schedule Inspection Codes & Ordinances ADU Floor Plans Resources Permit Cost Estimate DID YOU KNOW? Call after 7:30 a.m. to check your inspection time for the day. Main office line — (530) 527-7002. Do not call the inspection line to cancel. Inspections Schedules &
- [6] Tehama — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Tehama County · Official page text containing: Online Maps (GIS)
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
d Safety Code Compliance Economic Development Engineering & Land Development Environmental Health Request an Inspection Online Maps (GIS) Permitting Planning Public Works Zoning Information Environment & Agriculture Agriculture Agriculture Extension (UC Coop) Air Pollution Control Burning Conservation Efforts Crop Report Environmental Health Farm Bureau Certified Farmer’s Market Landfill Open Space & Habitat Protection Critical & Non-critical Habitat Sections Habitat Restoration Pesticide Reg
- [7] Tehama — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Tehama County · Official page text containing: (530) 527-7002
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
: Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Our inspection line is available 24 hours. ☎ (530) 527-7002 Preliminary Flood Maps Review the updated flood maps for Tehama County before you build in flood-prone areas. Open the maps Preliminary Flood Maps Review the updated flood maps for Tehama County before you build in flood-prone areas. Open the maps Apply for a Permit Online · Solicitar Permiso En Línea Apply Now Browse the department Problem with a Contracto
- [8] Tehama — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Tehama County · Official page text containing: 444 Oak Street — Room H Red Bluff, CA 96080
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
n Inspection Requests Codes & Ordinances Directions Useful Links Staff Directory Forms & Publications Contact Location: 444 Oak Street — Room H Red Bluff, CA 96080 Phone Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Our inspection line is available 24 hours. ☎ (530) 527-7002 Preliminary Flood Maps Review the updated flood maps for Tehama County before you build in flood-prone areas. Open the maps Preliminary Flood Maps Review the updated flood maps for Tehama County before you build i
- [9] Tehama — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Tehama County · Official page text containing: Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
s Contact Location: 444 Oak Street — Room H Red Bluff, CA 96080 Phone Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Our inspection line is available 24 hours. ☎ (530) 527-7002 Preliminary Flood Maps Review the updated flood maps for Tehama County before you build in flood-prone areas. Open the maps Preliminary Flood Maps Review the updated flood maps for Tehama County before you build in flood-prone areas. Open the maps Apply for a Permit Online · Solicitar Permiso En Lí
- [10] Tehama — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Tehama County · Official page text containing: Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
l Links Staff Directory Forms & Publications Contact Location: 444 Oak Street — Room H Red Bluff, CA 96080 Phone Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Our inspection line is available 24 hours. ☎ (530) 527-7002 Preliminary Flood Maps Review the updated flood maps for Tehama County before you build in flood-prone areas. Open the maps Preliminary Flood Maps Review the updated flood maps for Tehama County before you build in flood-prone areas. Open the maps Apply f
- [11] Tehama — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Tehama County · Official page text containing: Inspection Deadlines Online 4:00 p.m. for the next business day Phone 4:30 p.m. for the next business day Calls or onlin
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
Inspection Deadlines Online 4:00 p.m. for the next business day Phone 4:30 p.m. for the next business day Calls or online requests after the deadline will not be scheduled the next day.
- [12] Tehama — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Tehama County · Official page text containing: To cancel an inspection, call the office at (530) 527-7002. Do not call the inspection line. Calls to the inspection lin
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
To cancel an inspection, call the office at (530) 527-7002. Do not call the inspection line. Calls to the inspection line to cancel will be charged a missed inspection fee.