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Resource Management Agency — Permit Center

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

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

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

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Zoning and property researchOfficial 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

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

Official page text containing: Check zoning Using the Tulare County Public Parcel Search, look up land by parcel number to determine lot size, zoning d

ermit Apply for Land Use Permits, Building Permits, Encroachment and Transportation Permits, and Special Event Permits. Check zoning Using the Tulare County Public Parcel Search, look up land by parcel number to determine lot size, zoning designation, and the most recent appraised value. Get a Land Use Permit Find Planning and Land Use permit applications, forms, and information. Get a Transportation Permit If you are moving oversize structures or equipment outside of legal load requirements, you need a Transportation Permit Get an Encroachment Permit If work will be performed on a Tulare County right-of-way, you will need an Encroachment P

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