§ CA California
County permits
Nevada County
Nevada County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.
§ 01 Unincorporated
Unincorporated Nevada County.
If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.
- Permit authority
- Nevada County Community Development Agency, Building Department
- Website
- Accela Citizen Access ↗
- Online portal
- Accela Citizen Access ↗
- Phone
- (530) 265-1222 Option 1
- Address
- 950 Maidu Avenue, Suite 170, Nevada City, CA 95959-7902
§ 02 Jurisdictions
Cities in Nevada County
Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.
§ 03 County navigation
Information last verified for Nevada 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.