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County government · San Diego

Planning & Development Services — Building Division

San Diego 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

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

Official page text containing: Welcome to Building Division

g Range Planning Sustainability Planning Project Planning Land Development Building Services Code Compliance CLOSE MENU Welcome to Building Division The Building Services Division issues building permits for residential and commercial structures in the unincorporated areas of San Diego County. Permits are reviewed to meet the following: California Building Standards County of San Diego Amended Building Standards San Diego County Grading Ordinance County of San Diego Zoning Ordinance County of San Diego

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Online Permits & ResearchOfficial instructions

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

Source checked October 14, 2026

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

Official page text containing: Online Permits & Research

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City government · San Diego

San Diego — Development Services Department

City of San Diego building permit services. Confirm the requirements for your project with the city.

City building permit informationOfficial instructions

Official city building permit guidance and application resources.

Source checked October 14, 2026

City of San Diego · San Diego — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

Official page text containing: Development Services

uguese Russian Spanish Swedish Thai Turkish Ukrainian Vietnamese Powered by Google Translate | Translation Disclaimer × Development Services DSD Home Permits, Approvals & Inspections News & Programs Zoning Codes & Regulations Forms & Publications Public Hearings, Meetings & Notices Fees Records Building & Land Use Enforcement Site Menu DSD Home Permits, Approvals & Inspections News & Programs Zoning Codes & Regulations Forms & Publications Public Hearings, Meetings & Notices Fees Records Buildin

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Permitting Center DashboardOfficial instructions

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

Source checked October 14, 2026

City of San Diego · San Diego — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

Official page text containing: Permitting Center Dashboard

Features Fast Track Your Permit SB 79: Transit-Oriented Housing Development Projects Office to Residential Conversions Permitting Center Dashboard Small Business and Restaurant Express Program Accessory and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU/JADU) Spaces as Places Short-Term Residential Occupancy Cannabis Information Recent State and Local Regulation Changes Downtown Development Toolkit Housing Toolkit Guaranteed Second Opinion City Bulletin of Public Notices City Planning Department Storm Recovery

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