Building Permit Fee Estimates

Many building projects have complex financial hurdles that must be navigated to make a concept become a reality. For these projects, you can request a preliminary fee estimate be prepared.

Request a fee estimate

  1. Complete the fee estimate worksheet
  2. Submit the completed form to ezpermit@cityofsacramento.org; for projects with a valuation of $1 million or greater submit the form to CDDPM@cityofsacramento.org 
  3. Pay the processing fee once the fee estimate invoice is received
  • Fee estimate preparation fee amounts are based on project valuation and billed using the current staff hourly rate
  • One (1) hour for projects with a valuation under $1 million
  • Three (3) hours for projects with a valuation of $1 million and greater

A variety of information about your project is required to perform an accurate fee estimate. Please read the instructions on the estimate worksheet carefully.

Please allow approximately 10 business days for preparation of the estimate as coordination with multiple City departments and external agencies may be required.

  • A fee estimate cannot be prepared without providing a valid street address or parcel number locating your project.
  • Estimate will not include fees and charges associated with permitting of any off-site work (improvements to street, sewer, etc.) required by Public Works.

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