Building Division
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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.
Community Development Department offices are closed for all City-observed holidays. Visit the link below for department hours and information.
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.
Graywater piping requirements for certain new commercial non-residential buildings as of July 1, 2023.
Information guide on completing your project when your contractor does not finish it.
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.
A Public Kiosk is available for use during Public Counter business hours for City-related business.
Convenient access to city resources.
Submit required forms, construction plans, and supportive documents online.
Some projects qualify for electronic over the counter review. Learn more
Submit Planning Entitlement applications and/or get planning clearance
Apply for permits not needing plan review via our online Citizen Permit Portal
Find information on paying fees not administered by the City of Sacramento here.
Pay planning entitlement, building permit and other fees online here.
Submit and track progress of residential subdivision permit applications online.
Check the up-to-date status of building and planning applications here.
Contact below for Building related questions.