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Permit Services

Electronic Plan Check

All projects that require plan review must be submitted electronically through the Public Permit Portal, including resubmittals. Paper plans will not be accepted.

How submissions are made

Applicants can initiate the building permit process and obtain Planning clearance to submit a building permit through our Public Permit Portal. You must create an account to submit. Once Planning clears the project to submit to Building plan review, a Building Submittal Record (SUB) is automatically created, and the applicant is notified via email of next steps. Most building permits require clearance from Planning to submit to Building. In some cases, a Planning entitlement may be required before a building permit can be submitted.

Preparing the submittal package

Electronic plan check (EPC) files must be prepared in conformance with the specified standards outlined in the submittal requirement documents below.

For comprehensive instructions on file content requirements, formatting instructions, and a visual demonstration of the process, reference the Electronic Plan Check (EPC) Building Permit Complete Submittal Guide.

Submittal requirements

Some projects require building plans that must be reviewed for compliance with applicable codes and ordinances. Here is a breakdown of permit types and whether plan check is required. If plan check submission is required, visit the plan review page for more information.

Below is a reference chart showing types of projects and if they require plan review. Commercial projects always require plan review.

Type of ProjectPlans Required?
Minor PermitNo *
Water heater replacementNo *
HVAC (single family/duplex)No *
ReroofNo *
Ceiling fanNo *
Electrical panel changeoutNo *
SidingNo *
Sewer/water replacementsNo *
Whole house rewireNo *
ReplumbingNo *
Gas line replacementNo *
Electrical circuitsNo *
SMUD/PG&E safety inspectionNo *
Window changeoutNo *
Room AdditionYes
Remodel (structural only)Yes
Single Family ResidenceYes
PoolYes
Shed/building (over 120 sq. ft.)Yes
Deck/patio cover (see limited exemptions and requirements)Yes
Detached garagesYes

* Please note: Minor permits do not require a plan review for residential projects, but do for commercial ones.

Questions

For questions regarding Building EPC, email epcintake@cityofsacramento.org, or your assigned Project Manager.

For Planning questions, email planning@cityofsacramento.org.

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