§ CA California
County permits
Fresno County
Fresno County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.
§ 01 Unincorporated
Unincorporated Fresno County.
If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.
- Permit authority
- County of Fresno Department of Public Works and Planning, Development Services Division, Building & Safety
- Website
- Fresno County Citizens Portal ↗
- Online portal
- Fresno County Citizens Portal ↗
- Phone
- Building Inspection (559) 600-4560; Plan Check/Permit Information (559) 600-4570; Zoning (559) 600-4540
- Address
- 2220 Tulare Street, Sixth Floor, Fresno, CA 93721
§ 02 Jurisdictions
Cities in Fresno County
Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.
§ 03 County navigation
Information last verified for Fresno County, California. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.