§ CA California
County permits
Modoc County
Modoc County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.
§ 01 Unincorporated
Unincorporated Modoc County.
If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.
- Permit authority
- County of Modoc Building and Safety Department
- Website
- iWorQ Citizen Portal ↗
- Online portal
- iWorQ Citizen Portal ↗
- Phone
- (530) 233-6406
- scottward@co.modoc.ca.us
- Address
- 203 W. 4th Street, Alturas, CA 96101
§ 02 Jurisdictions
Cities in Modoc County
Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.
§ 03 County navigation
Information last verified for Modoc 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.