LATEST NEWS
The 2019 California Building Codes will take effect on January 1, 2020!
In July, the new 2019 California Building Standards Code was published and will take effect on January 1, 2020. The Building Division has outlined the key deadlines and some useful tools to help you navigate through this change.
Also stay tuned for the 2019 Code Change Summary!
You can now pay with Electronic Checks for your Building Permit online!
In addition to major credit cards we now accept electronic check payments. For additional information visit our Pay Building Fees page.
Building and Planning Fee Study
The City’s consultant - Management Partners - conducted an evaluation of the department’s Building and Planning operational fees that were then brought to City Council for review. On May 21, 2019, the City Council approved an update to the department’s Building and Planning operational fees. The updated fees will be effective on July 21, 2019, and will change the cost of submitting a Planning or Building application. Please visit the Building and Planning Fee Study web page for more information.
Safety Inspections are now available online!
Are you in need of an electrical or gas plumbing safety inspection to restore services to your building? SMUD and PG&E Safety Inspection Requests can now be obtained completely online through our Citizen Portal with a basic account.
Important Information Regarding Map Recordation
It has been brought to the City of Sacramento’s attention that the County Assessor’s Office is implementing a new deadline to record map documents that require the deletion/creation of assessor parcels. Unfortunately, this change will delay their ability to process and record maps in a timely manner. This year the deadline is May 17, 2019. Land division activities recorded/received after May 17 will be held for processing until the end of June, after all roll close system operations are complete.
We are happy to offer a simple and convenient way to view your pending and past building inspections, their statuses and your building inspector’s contact information.
Master Plan Review is going electronic!
Beginning March 1, 2019 Master Plan Applications will be completely electronic. Visit our Electronic Plan Check page for additional information.
Reduced Rates for Affordable Dwelling Units
Building Permit Applications for new regulated affordable dwelling units submitted on or after December 31, 2018 may qualify for reduced residential development impact fees rates.
Is your building project valuation $1M or greater? Your building permit application now must be submitted through our Electronic Plan Check (EPC) Program. A dedicated Project Manager will also guide you through the entire process.
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