Permit Services
Announcements
Last day for assessor to process changes to parcel maps for the 2026-27 roll is Friday, April 24, 2026. See details below.
To ensure annual roll close operations run smoothly, the deletion and creation of assessor parcels must be halted while the parcel data and files are finalized. Therefore, Friday, April 24, 2026, is the deadline to process recorded map documents that require the deletion/creation of assessor parcels. Maps recorded after April 24, 2026, will be held for processing until the end of June, after all roll close system operations are complete.
Please note: The exception to this will be any new parcels required for transfers that occur before May 31, 2026. These parcels will be created for the June 30 Roll Close Date.
Visit the Sacramento County Assessor's webpage for additional information.
Permit services
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.
Permit resources
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
Learn about minor permits and how to submit.
Need to visit the public counter?
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.
Public Kiosk
A Public Kiosk is available during Public Counter hours.
Use the kiosk to:
- Register for a basic user account
- Apply for building permits by creating a plan review submittal record and submit your plans online for plan review (bring your thumb drive)
- Search permit history for a property
- Search open code cases for a property
- Ability to print City forms
- Pay fees online
- Find information on the permit process and much more additional information
Provides helpful links and information
Information on completing your project when your contractor does not finish it
Online minor permits
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.
- Online permitting
- Instructions for registering and accessing the online system
Online electronic plan check submission (EPC)
If a project requires plan review, both residential and commercial projects must be submitted online. For more information visit our electronic plan check page.