Building Services

We provide and process building permits, review plans, and inspect construction in the unincorporated areas of Placer County to verify that work complies with building codes for safe and habitable structures.

Our mission: "Helping the community build safe and sustainable dreams through high quality customer service, certainty, engagement, and transparently adaptable standards."

*NEW* ~ Placer County's B.E.T.T.I.R Program ~ *NEW*

(Building's Expedited Techniques for Tenant Improvement Review)

*NEW* ~ PASS Program ~ *NEW*

The Prequalified Architectural Submittal System program consolidates paperwork and speeds up the approval process. To sign up for the PASS program, visit the link above or call (530) 745-3010

Apply for Limited Review Permits HERE

(Minor Solar, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical)

2016 Building Construction Code Changes

Make Permit Payments Online

Permit Research Tools

Information on Tiny Homes

mPOWER is a program providing financing for residential and non-residential property owners to make energy efficiency improvements.

Services and Information

Building Applications/Forms
Permit application, construction waste management, permit research, plan submittal and inspection forms, energy forms
Inspection Information and Scheduling Online
Daily inspections list, schedule inspections online, inspection requirements, inspection checklists
Building Permits/Fees/Reports
Online permits, fee information, activity reports, city/county jurisdiction, permit records
Building Codes/Standards
California building construction, Building and Energy Standards, Placer County Code
Code Handouts and Policies
Handouts and policies for building construction: solar, electric, etc.
Accessibility Regulations
Checklists and references on ADA regulations
Plan Review
Submitting building construction plans, third party review, and requirements
Code Compliance Services
Correcting violations, vehicle abatement, weed abatement program, and other community services
Systems and Resources
Links to various construction related resources, snow load information, contractor's license check, etc.
Safety, Wildfire and Propane/Natural Gas Safety
Water conservation, wildfire, propane/natural gas safety

Contractors

Homeowners

Contractor's License Check
Owner/Builder Information
Wildfires/Defensible Space
Residential Clothes Washer Graywater Disposal System
Pools and Miscellaneous:
- Pool Fencing Requirements
- Pool Anti-entrapment Policy
Electrical
- Declaration of Installation for Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Alarms
- Solar/Photovoltaic Checklist

Designers and Design Professionals

Building Professional Design Limitations - who is authorized to prepare plans
Alternate Materials and Code Interpretation Form
20% Disproportionate Accessibility Cost Worksheet
Permit - Plan Check Extension Application Form
Third-Party Plan Review

Realtors

Contractor's License Check
After-the-fact building permit requirements
Public Records Request (email: cdrcount@placer.ca.gov, voice mail: 530-745-3013)
Is this parcel in Placer County's jurisdiction (unincorporated areas)?
Applications and Forms
Handouts
Daily inspection sequence/arrival time schedule
School and Fire Contacts
Permit Records Online
Construction Activity Reports
Geographical Information System (GIS)

Disclaimer: Although every effort is made to provide complete and accurate information on this website, users are advised to contact applicable County department staff before making project decisions (e.g. Building, Planning, Environmental Health, Air Pollution, Engineering and Surveying, Facility Services/Environmental Engineering-Sewer, your local school/fire districts, etc.), since each department implements specific codes or ordinances which may affect your project.