County permits

Lake County

Lake County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.

§ 01 Unincorporated

Unincorporated Lake County.

If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.

Permit authority: Lake County Community Development Department, Building Safety Division
Website: OpenGov Public Portal ↗
Online portal: OpenGov Public Portal ↗
Phone: (707) 263-2382
Email: William.Collins@lakecountyca.gov; Lauri.Ensley@lakecountyca.gov; Dana.Hueners@lakecountyca.gov
Address: 255 N Forbes Street, Lakeport, CA 95453

Full unincorporated Lake County permit guide →

§ 02 Jurisdictions

Cities in Lake County

Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.

§ 03 County navigation

Information last verified for Lake 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.