Community Development
Building, planning and maintaining for a brighter future.
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Building, planning and maintaining for a brighter future.
The City of Sacramento’s Community Development Department (CDD) works to build and maintain our city with the utmost professionalism, courtesy, and collaboration with our neighbors. We continually strive towards being the best community development agency in California.
The City of Sacramento’s Community Development Department helps plan, build and maintain a thriving city. Our goal is to partner with our community and customers to ensure a safe, growing and lively Sacramento.
Each year our staff rises to the challenges the city might face. They respond quickly and professionally to develop processes and programs to continue offering our community with the best possible services. Our outlook is bright for Sacramento and we are honored to serve you.
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A highlight of services and programs offered by the Community Development Department.
Use the AgencyCounter tool to view project applications and permits across the city.
Learn more about protections in place and your rights as a renter in Sacramento.
Search for building permits or pay permit fees.
Look up current and past code enforcement cases.
Make an appointment to visit the Public Counter.
A one-stop online resource for homeowners to plan, build, and operate an ADU.
Search zoning designation and information for properties within the city.
Find out when city offices are closed for services due to holidays
View the achievements made in the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
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