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HOLIDAY HOURS

The Community Development Department will be CLOSED for services Thursday, November 23, 2023, and Friday, November 24, 2023, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.

PUBLIC COUNTER SERVICES

Public Counter appointments for in-person services are available Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Cashiering services are available 5-days a week, excluding City holidays. On Mondays and Fridays, in-person cashiering services are available by appointment only. Walk-ins for cashiering services are welcomed Tuesday-Thursday during public counter hours. For convenience, you can also Pay Fees Online.

Visit Make an Appointment for additional details and to schedule appointments.

ELECTRIFICATION ORDINANCE

Advisory: All-electric NEW construction requirements began on January 1, 2023!

ALTERNATE WATER SYSTEMS ORDINANCE

Advisory: Requirements for NEW nonresidential construction began on July 1, 2023!
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QUESTIONS

Building permit and inspection questions: ezpermit@cityofsacramento.org

Electronic submission process questions: epcintake@cityofsacramento.org

Building Division Contact List

To reach the Building Division public counter staff for building related questions: (916) 808-5318

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AWARDS & RECOGNITION

The Building Division’s Alternate Means and Materials Request process was utilized to build the country’s first residential structure with six stories of light wood-frame construction. Read the complete article for details.

On March 22, 2017, the Building Division of the City of Sacramento was presented with the California Building Officials’ (CALBO) Building Department of the Year Award. The award recognizes an outstanding jurisdiction for its demonstrated leadership over the preceding year. This honor motivates staff to continue being proactive and innovative to streamline the building process.

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Public Notices

Notice to Applicants for Business Licenses and Commercial Building Permits.

Under federal and state law, compliance with disability access laws is a serious and significant responsibility that applies to all California building owners and tenants with buildings open to the public. For additional information about legal obligations and how to comply with disability access laws please read this public notice.

Water Efficient Landscape Requirements

As of December 1, 2015 new development projects that include landscape areas of 500 square feet or more are subject to updated Water Efficient Landscape Requirements mandated by the State. For more information, read the MWELO 2015 Revision Fact Sheet, or review the Ordinance.

Water Conserving Plumbing Fixture Requirements

As of January 1, 2014 there is a requirement to install water conserving plumbing fixtures when a permit is pulled for an improvement or addition? Read the SB 407 Memo for more information.