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Free 2025 Energy Code Training (Energy Code Ace)
The City of Sacramento Building Division is partnering with Energy Code Ace to bring our local building community two comprehensive training session on the latest code updates, covering residential and non-residential significant changes. These trainings will be held at 300 Richards Blvd on August 13 and August 14. We encourage you to attend and benefit from this informative session. Seating is limited; please sign up at the links below.
2025 California Building Code goes into effect on January 1, 2026. View timeline highlighting important dates linked below:
Important dates to remember
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Information on completing your project when your contractor does not finish it
The permit services department is the main resource for customers seeking a building permit. The first step in the process is finding the service that fits your project. Almost all permits must be submitted online through the public permit portal.
A building permit is required for projects such as new construction, additions, tenant improvements, pools, spas, signs, remodeling, and work on electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems.
Reminder: work started before a building permit is issued is subject to a penalty fee.
Read more on when a building permit is and is not required.
Request appointment for minor permits, general questions, and fee payment
Submit applications, view records, and pay fees electronically
All new submittals and resubmittals must be submitted electronically
Apply for production home permits online through a simple two-part process
The Community Development Department offers appointments for planning questions and minor building permit needs. For more information and to make an appointment, please visit the appointment scheduling page.
We are also available to assist you through our online services.
As a part of the Sacramento Streamline initiative we now offer California licensed contractors the ability to pull minor permits online and schedule inspections online.
If a project requires plan review, both residential and commercial projects must be submitted online. For more information visit our electronic plan check page.
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