Skip to Main Content
Home Page
mail Contact Us
notifications About Our New Website
Menu Close
City of Sacramento
Main Menu Close Menu
mail Contact
Search Close
Translate

Use the menus above to navigate by City Departments or Categories.

You can also use the Search function below to find specific content on our site.

Department
Community Development
Department
Community Response
Department
Convention and Cultural Services
Department
Finance
Department
Fire Department
Department
Human Resources
Department
Information Technology
Department
Mayor and Council
Department
Office of Public Safety Accountability
Department
Office of the City Attorney
Department
Office of the City Auditor
Department
Office of the City Clerk
Department
Office of the City Manager
Department
Office of the City Treasurer
Department
Police Department
Department
Public Works
Department
Utilities
Department
Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment
Category
hiking Activities
Arts & Culture
Camps
Classes & Group Activities
Community Centers
Events & Entertainment
Sports
Swimming
Category
pets Animals & Pets
Animals & Pets
Category
domain_add Building & Planning
Construction
Inspections
Planning
Property Lines & Surveying
Zoning
Category
store Business
Business
Cannabis
Economic Development
Innovation
Suppliers & Vendors
Category
account_tree City Administration
Accountability & Oversight
Boards & Commissions
City Attorney
City Manager
City Structure & Policies
Customer Service
Elections
Mayor & City Council
Transparency
Category
category City Assets & Data
City Buildings & Property
City Vehicles
Records
Transparency
Category
explore City Regions
Council Districts
Neighborhoods
Property Lines & Surveying
Zoning
Category
diversity_4 Community Support
Accessibility
Community Centers
Community Engagement
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Homelessness
Housing
Older Adults
Volunteering
Youth
Category
theater_comedy Culture & History
Arts & Culture
Events & Entertainment
Sacramento History
Category
business_center Employment
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Employees & Retirees
Employment
Volunteering
Workforce Development
Category
directions Infrastructure
Bridges
Drinking Water
Information Technology
Infrastructure Finance
Stormwater & Flooding
Streets & Roads
Trails
Wastewater & Sewer
Category
gavel Law, Code & Compliance
Code Enforcement
Inspections
Law & Code
Permits
Category
payments Money
Accounting
City Budget
Claims, Rebates & Discounts
Debt Management
Economic Development
Grants
Infrastructure Finance
Investment & Cash Management
Payments & Fees
Taxes
Category
park Outdoors & Sustainability
Bicycles
Boating
Camps
Climate & Sustainability
Parks
Scooters
Sports
Swimming
Trails
Trees
Weather
Category
local_police Safety
Alternative Response
Crime
Emergency Management
Emergency Response
Fire
Inspections
Police Department
Prevention & Personal Safety
Stormwater & Flooding
Weather
Category
directions_car Transportation
Bicycles
Boating
Driving
Electric Vehicles
Parking
Public Transportation
Scooters
Traffic
Walking
Category
delete_sweep Utility Services
Drinking Water
Recycling
Trash
Wastewater & Sewer
Back to categories Back to Departments

Search or ask

Type a search query or ask a question in the box above.

Building Division

Strengthening collaboration and innovation.

About

The Building Division protects the health and safety of the public through construction regulation, building inspections, plan review, and ensuring compliance with established building codes. Our mission is helping plan, build and maintain a great city.

Public permit portal & faq's

Top portion of City of Sacramento building permit
Access public permit portal

Submit applications, view records, and pay fees electronically

300 Richards office building
Frequently asked questions

Helpful information related to permitting

Latest news

  • Holiday hours

    Community Development Department offices are closed for all City-observed holidays. Visit the link below for department hours and information.

    Hours & contact Info
  • Public Counter

    Appointments for in-person services are available Tuesday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for minor permits, general questions, and fee payments.

    Appointment scheduling
  • Contractor did not finish your project?

    Information guide on completing your project when your contractor does not finish it.

    Read information guide
  • A99 development requirements

    New buildings and substantial improvements for properties within the A99 flood zone are required to comply with new FEMA regulations as of July 1, 2024.

    Contact floodplain management
  • New Public Kiosk available

    A Public Kiosk is available for use during Public Counter business hours for City-related business. 

    More information on kiosk use

Online services

Convenient access to city resources.

Electronic plan check

Submit required forms, construction plans, and supportive documents online.

E-OTC plan check

Some projects qualify for electronic over the counter review. Learn more

E-Planning

Submit Planning Entitlement applications and/or get planning clearance

Minor permit applications

Apply for permits not needing plan review via our online Public Permit Portal

Outside agency payments

Find information on paying fees not administered by the City of Sacramento here.

Pay online

Pay planning entitlement, building permit and other fees online here.

Production permit applications

Submit and track progress of residential subdivision permit applications online.

Project status

Check the up-to-date status of building and planning applications here.

Building Questions

Contact below for Building related questions.

Building permit or inspections
Electronic submission process
Building division contacts