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Holiday Closures
We will be CLOSED for services Monday, September 6, 2021 in observance of Labor Day.
Housing Element: Sacramento's 8-year housing strategy
The City of Sacramento has been working to update the 2021-2029 Housing Element. This is the City’s 8-year housing strategy and commitment for how it will meet the housing needs of everyone in the community. For more information and how to get involved visit SACRAMENTO 2021-2029: HOUSING ELEMENT.
New Master Plan Application Process and Production Permit Online Application Service Enhancement!
The City of Sacramento’s Building Division would like to announce the development of its new online production home permit process! For additional details and contact information click here.
Electronic Over-the-Counter Plan Review Services are now available!
On March 22, we launched our Electronic Over-the-Counter Plan Review Service. This Sacramento Streamline program replaces the highly popular version of the service that was performed at our public counter in the past. For qualifying projects, plans can be reviewed the business day after they are received.
Visit our Over the Counter Plan Review page to learn more about the service, including which project types are eligible and how to submit.
LAST DAY FOR ASSESSOR TO PROCESS CHANGES TO PARCEL MAPS FOR THE 2020-21 TAX ROLL IS FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2021.
To ensure annual roll close operations run smoothly, the deletion and creation of assessor parcels must be halted while the parcel data and files are finalized. Therefore, May 14th is the deadline to process recorded map documents that require the deletion/creation of assessor parcels. Parcel map processing will resume on July 1, 2021.
Note: The exception to this is any new parcels required for transfers that occur before May 31st, 2021. These parcels will be created for the June 30th Tax Roll Close Date.
Visit the Sacramento County Assessor's Parcel Viewer page for additional information,
Encroachment permits for work in the public right-of-way
Building construction projects submitting their building plan review application on or after February 12th, 2021 which require any work in the public right-of-way (also referenced as offsite improvements) must submit an Encroachment Permit to Development Engineering no later than by the cycle 2 review of the building plan check resubmittal to continue with building plan review and approval process. Email DE@cityofsacramento.org for any questions regarding the Encroachment Permit process which are not covered on the City web page.
First in the Country!
The Alternative Means and Materials Request Process made a six story residential wood-frame construction a reality in the City of Sacramento reducing the carbon footprint. Read the complete article for details.
Al Fresco Dining - do I need a building permit?
Our Al Fresco Dining Building Division Guidelines and FAQs provide information on permit requirements and exemptions.
Director Hearings Temporarily Online
Director Hearings for City planning purposes will now be online using WebEx until further notice. Please view the Director Hearings page for more information.
ATTENTION: Public Counter will be CLOSED for in-person visits
In the interest of keeping our community safe and well during this time, the Community Development Department's Public Counter, located at 300 Richards Blvd. 3rd Floor, will be CLOSED until further notice as of end of day March 18, 2020. All Planning and Building applications must be submitted through our Citizen Permit Portal. Please view the Online Services we are offering at this time. Updates will be made on our website as circumstances change.