Building Records

Building plans

The City retains building plans for permitted development projects in accordance with the Health & Safety Code. The City does not have any building plans prior to 1955. Most building plans are maintained on microfilm and/or digitally, and they are public record for viewing; however, building plans are subject to "copyright law" which states it is against the law to allow the duplication of these documents without receiving written permission from both the owner of the property and (1) all certified, licensed, or registered professionals or (2) their successors (if any) who signed the original documents, or (3) by order of a proper court. California Health & Safety Code §19850-19853.

If records staff has confirmed drawings are available and you would like to obtain copies, it will be necessary to review the drawings to confirm that they are appropriate. The City will send certified letters to all parties, including the owner, who must release copies of the desired drawings. If the plan releases are not received from the involved parties then copies of the building plans cannot be released.

Building permits

Building permit records can be viewed on the City Website. For a complete Building Permit History visit the Online Records Library. Building Permit Cards from the early 1900's - 1982 can be viewed through the Online Records Library. Building Permit Cards from 1982 -present can be viewed through Community Development's Online Permit Search.

Need assistance?

Contact us via email at clerk@cityofsacramento.org , or by phone at (916) 808-7200.

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