Building Division office hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, open primarily Tuesdays through F ridays, w ith limited service on Mondays.

Apply for a Building Permit using our online portal, hosted by Stanislaus County:

CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR A BUILDING PERMIT

Register for a new account if you have not yet created an account on our online portal.

The Uniform Building Code states:

"No building or structure regulated by this code shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, converted or demolished unless a separate permit for each building or structure has first been obtained from the Building Official."

This means that almost anything done to a structure, other than cosmetic improvements (painting, carpet, linoleum, floor coverings, wallpaper, etc.) requires a building permit.

Common Projects That Require Building Permits

• Replacing water heater
• Patio covers and shade structures
• Above ground pools over 5,000 gallons
• Detached storage or accessory structure exceeding 120 square feet in floor area.
• Re-roofing - including overlays which cannot exceed two layers.
• Replacing an air conditioning/heating unit
• Outdoor decking over 30 inches in height