Community Development — Building Division
Find building permits, plan review and construction inspections.
Source checked October 14, 2026[1]www.tuolumnecounty.ca.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.
Before you start
- Information & documents · Projects requiring construction plans and supporting documents
- If your project requires construction plans and supporting documents, you will be required to upload one digital copy to the OpenGov permitting system. [13]
Official permitting resource linked by the department. Check the available permit types and application instructions before starting.
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 property research or mapping resource linked from the permit information. Use the department to confirm jurisdiction and project requirements.
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 · Building inspection requests
- For a building inspection request, call the building inspection request line at 209-533-5940. When scheduling any inspection please make the request before 3:00 p.m. the day before you want the inspection to avoid the inspection being placed on the next business day. [12]
Fees
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Forms & documents
Official forms and document pages for this office’s services.
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- [1] Tuolumne — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Tuolumne County · Official page text containing: The Building and Safety Division is responsible for overseeing the general safety of all construction
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
Search Government Community Business Visitors How Do I? Home Government Development Building Division Building Division The Building and Safety Division is responsible for overseeing the general safety of all construction of residential, commercial, and industrial structures in the unincorporated area of Tuolumne County. This is done through the review of applications for building permits for all construction and remodeling projects. Inspection services for building permits issued, as well as responding to a variety of structural and safety related issues, are part of this D
- [2] Tuolumne — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Tuolumne County · Official page text containing: The Building and Safety Division is responsible for overseeing the general safety of all construction of residential, co
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
Search Government Community Business Visitors How Do I? Home Government Development Building Division Building Division The Building and Safety Division is responsible for overseeing the general safety of all construction of residential, commercial, and industrial structures in the unincorporated area of Tuolumne County. This is done through the review of applications for building permits for all construction and remodeling projects. Inspection services for building permits issued, as well as responding to a variety of structural and safety related issues, are part of this Division's responsibilities. Building Inspection Requests For a building inspection request, call the
- [3] Tuolumne — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Tuolumne County · Official page text containing: The Building and Safety Division is responsible for overseeing the general safety of all construction
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
Search Government Community Business Visitors How Do I? Home Government Development Building Division Building Division The Building and Safety Division is responsible for overseeing the general safety of all construction of residential, commercial, and industrial structures in the unincorporated area of Tuolumne County. This is done through the review of applications for building permits for all construction and remodeling projects. Inspection services for building permits issued, as well as responding to a variety of structural and safety related issues, are part of this D
- [4] Tuolumne — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Tuolumne County · Official page text containing: Apply for Building Permit
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
Directory or Call our Main Line Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Building and Safety Information Page Apply for Building Permit Board MeetingsAgendas, Minutes, and Final Documents. Learn More PurchasingLearn about bid opportunities. Learn More Notify Me®Get alerts and updates. Learn More Permitting & LicensingOpenGov portal for permitting and licensing. Learn More Property Damage Claim FormSubmit a personal property claim. Learn More JobsCurrent Employment Opportunities Learn More C
- [5] Tuolumne — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Tuolumne County · Official page text containing: Building & Land Use Map Viewer
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
look up some basic property information such as snowload values, elevation, Climate zone, and parcel zoning districts : Building & Land Use Map Viewer Fees Hardship Form County User Fee Development Guide PERMITS ISSUED AUGUST 2026 (XLS) PERMITS ISSUED JULY 2026 (XLS) PERMITS ISSUED SEPTEMBER 2026 (XLS) Residential Plan Review Checklist 2025 Contact Us Roger Root Interim Community Development Department Director Physical Address: A.N. Francisco Building 48 Yaney Ave. Floors 3 and 4 Sonora, CA 95370 Mailing
- [6] Tuolumne — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Tuolumne County · Official page text containing: For a building inspection request, call the building inspection request line at 209-533-5940. When scheduling any inspec
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
ety of structural and safety related issues, are part of this Division's responsibilities. Building Inspection Requests For a building inspection request, call the building inspection request line at 209-533-5940. When scheduling any inspection please make the request before 3:00 p.m. the day before you want the inspection to avoid the inspection being placed on the next business day. Adopted Construction Code The 2025 California Building Standards Code, which includes the 2025 Building Code, as adopted by the Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors, is currently enforced by the Division. For further information on the current codes adopted by the County of Tuolumne, click HERE . You may also view the current construction codes on the Build
- [7] Tuolumne — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Tuolumne County · Official page text containing: (209) 533-5633
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
A.N. Francisco Building 48 Yaney Ave. Floors 3 and 4 Sonora, CA 95370 Mailing Address: 2 S. Green St. Sonora, CA 95370 (209) 533-5633 Email Please use the Staff Directory or Call our Main Line Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Building and Safety Information Page Apply for Building Permit Board MeetingsAgendas, Minutes, and Final Documents. Learn More PurchasingLearn about bid opportunities. Learn More Notify Me®Get alerts and updates. Learn More Permitting & LicensingOpe
- [8] Tuolumne — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Tuolumne County · Official page text containing: A.N. Francisco Building 48 Yaney Ave. Floors 3 and 4 Sonora, CA 95370
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
al Plan Review Checklist 2025 Contact Us Roger Root Interim Community Development Department Director Physical Address: A.N. Francisco Building 48 Yaney Ave. Floors 3 and 4 Sonora, CA 95370 Mailing Address: 2 S. Green St. Sonora, CA 95370 (209) 533-5633 Email Please use the Staff Directory or Call our Main Line Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Building and Safety Information Page Apply for Building Permit Board MeetingsAgendas, Minutes, and Final Documents. Learn More PurchasingLearn about bid opportunities. Learn More Notify
- [9] Tuolumne — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Tuolumne County · Official page text containing: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
dress: 2 S. Green St. Sonora, CA 95370 (209) 533-5633 Email Please use the Staff Directory or Call our Main Line Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Building and Safety Information Page Apply for Building Permit Board MeetingsAgendas, Minutes, and Final Documents. Learn More PurchasingLearn about bid opportunities. Learn More Notify Me®Get alerts and updates. Learn More Permitting & LicensingOpenGov portal for permitting and licensing. Learn More Property Damage Claim FormSubmit a personal property clai
- [10] Tuolumne — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Tuolumne County · Official page text containing: 2 S. Green St. Sonora, CA 95370
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
tment Director Physical Address: A.N. Francisco Building 48 Yaney Ave. Floors 3 and 4 Sonora, CA 95370 Mailing Address: 2 S. Green St. Sonora, CA 95370 (209) 533-5633 Email Please use the Staff Directory or Call our Main Line Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Building and Safety Information Page Apply for Building Permit Board MeetingsAgendas, Minutes, and Final Documents. Learn More PurchasingLearn about bid opportunities. Learn More Notify Me®Get alerts and updates. Learn More Permitting
- [11] Tuolumne — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Tuolumne County · Official page text containing: 209-533-5940
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
ibilities. Building Inspection Requests For a building inspection request, call the building inspection request line at 209-533-5940. When scheduling any inspection please make the request before 3:00 p.m. the day before you want the inspection to avoid the inspection being placed on the next business day. Adopted Construction Code The 2025 California Building Standards Code, which includes the 2025 Building Code, as adopted by the Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors, is currently enfor
- [12] Tuolumne — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Tuolumne County · Official page text containing: For a building inspection request, call the building inspection request line at 209-533-5940. When scheduling any inspec
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
For a building inspection request, call the building inspection request line at 209-533-5940. When scheduling any inspection please make the request before 3:00 p.m. the day before you want the inspection to avoid the inspection being placed on the next business day.
- [13] Tuolumne — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Tuolumne County · Official page text containing: If your project requires construction plans and supporting documents, you will be required to upload one digital copy to
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
If your project requires construction plans and supporting documents, you will be required to upload one digital copy to the OpenGov permitting system.