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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Loomis
The Town states a majority of home improvement projects require a building permit. Projects specifically identified as requiring review or permits include additions, remodels, single-family dwellings, solar projects, pools, and grading over 50 cubic yards or within a riparian area or clearing over 1 acre. The Town also notes all pool and solar projects require permits.
Painting and cabinet replacement are identified by the Town as examples of work that can be done without permits
Accessory buildings of 120 square feet of roofing or less are listed in the Town fee schedule as exempt from building permits
Decks less than 30 inches in height are listed in the Town fee schedule as exempt from building permits
- Exempt Painting and cabinet replacement are identified by the Town as examples of work that can be done without permits
- Exempt Accessory buildings of 120 square feet of roofing or less are listed in the Town fee schedule as exempt from building permits
- Exempt Decks less than 30 inches in height are listed in the Town fee schedule as exempt from building permits
Note: The Town also says a majority of home improvement projects do require permits and applicants should check with both Building and Planning before starting work. The fee schedule says all size buildings with electrical or plumbing require a permit, and zoning setbacks still apply even where a building permit is not required. Grading may separately require a grading permit.
Required documents
- Building permit application, contractor or owner-builder version
- Complete plan set
- Submittal requirements worksheet
- Declaration of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
- Water efficient landscape worksheet
- Pre-construction diversion plan
- Post-construction diversion plan before final
- Site plan
- Grading materials if applicable
- Structural calculations
- Truss calculations
- Energy documents
- ADU supplemental application when applicable
- Building code
- The Town building code page lists the 2022 California Building Standards Code Title 24, including the CBC, CRC, CEC, CMC, CPC, Energy Code, Historical Building Code, Fire Code, Existing Building Code, Green Building Standards Code, California Reference Standards Code, Town of Loomis Reconstruction Limits, and the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code. The Town also states a new 2025 building code goes into effect January 1, 2026, and complete submittals received after that transition will follow the new code.
- Permit validity
- Applications are deemed abandoned if work has not commenced within 180 days after filing unless pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued; the Building Official may grant up to a 90-day extension on written request. Issued permits expire if work is not commenced within 365 days of issuance and may be administratively expired if no inspection activity occurs for 180 days. Extensions may be granted in increments of no more than 180 days upon written request.
- Owner-builder
- Loomis has a separate owner-builder application and directs applicants to CSLB owner-builder risk materials. The owner-builder application tracks California Business and Professions Code Section 7044 options and states that, except for a personal residence occupied at least one year before completion, an owner-builder cannot legally sell a structure built as owner-builder unless it was constructed entirely by licensed contractors. If someone other than the legal owner applies as owner-builder, a signed authorization letter is required.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors must hold a current CSLB license in good standing and an active Town of Loomis business license before the Town will process the permit.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Planning preliminary review up to 7 business days; additional Planning reviews up to 5 business days; initial Building and Engineering review up to 12 business days; additional Building and Engineering reviews up to 10 business days.
- 01 Confirm the project scope and permit type with the Town Building Department; the Town notes that most home improvement projects require a permit, while some over-the-counter permits include reroof, siding, water heater, and HVAC work.
- 02 Assemble a complete application package. The Town requires the correct contractor or owner-builder permit application, all project documents together, and any applicable truss calculations, structural calculations, Title 24 energy documents, and other supporting materials.
- 03 Submit digitally by email to bldgpermit@loomis.ca.gov. If files exceed 25 MB, send an access link such as OneDrive, Google Drive, or WeTransfer. Incomplete applications are not accepted for intake.
- 04 Complete preliminary review and plan check. For projects subject to review, the Town says Planning preliminary review can take up to 7 business days, additional Planning reviews up to 5 business days, initial Building and Engineering reviews up to 12 business days, and additional reviews up to 10 business days. Some projects are reviewed by Bureau Veritas.
- 05 Pay plan check and permit fees when instructed by the Town. The Town says applicants will receive follow-up instructions for the plan check deposit after intake, and applicants should contact Town Hall for the amount due before using the online payment page.
- 06 Obtain outside-agency approvals as applicable. Town permit forms list potential approvals from Planning, Engineering, South Placer Fire District, Placer County Environmental Health, South Placer Municipal Utility District, Placer County Water Agency, school districts, waste diversion, and related reviewers.
- 07 After permit issuance, schedule inspections through the Town inspection form. Final inspection requires required outside-agency approvals or finals, as applicable, before the Town can sign off.
Typical processing time: Planning preliminary review up to 7 business days; additional Planning reviews up to 5 business days; initial Building and Engineering review up to 12 business days; additional Building and Engineering reviews up to 10 business days.
Source: Town of Loomis Building Department / Building & Safety Department ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Loomis building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Minimum building permit charge is $150 plus the Building Standards fee.
02
Plan check fee
65% of the building permit fee, or actual cost, whichever is greater.
03
Permit fee formula
Generally valuation-based. The Town states permit fees are based on building valuations, generally using International Conference of Building Officials valuation data. Examples in the fee schedule show building permit fees commonly calculated at 1% of valuation for many project types, with special formulas for some permit categories such as roof-mount solar.
04
Reinspection fee
$150.
05
Penalty (no permit)
Work without permit carries an additional fee equal to 100% of the building permit cost. Revisions to existing applications are charged at 10% of the original plan check fee, or actual cost, whichever is greater.
Applicants are told to contact Town Hall for the amount due before using the online payment page. Permit forms show payment by cash, card, online portal, or check. The fee schedule also lists a processing fee of $30 for in-house review and $80 for permits requiring outside plan review.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Inspection request form (online)
- (916) 652-1840 (phone)
- Building Inspector Joe Sweet (916) 824-1513 (phone)
- building@loomis.ca.gov (email)
- Scheduling deadline
- Requests must be received by 5:00 p.m. the day before the requested inspection date. Same-day inspections are not accommodated.
- Inspection hours
- Inspections are conducted Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
- Time windows
- AM arrival window: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PM arrival window: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Typical sequence: The Town inspection form requires the permit number, requested inspection type, and whether the inspection is final. The sequence varies by scope, but the Town states final inspection cannot occur until required prior approvals or finals from outside agencies such as Waste Management, PCEH or SPMUD, PCWA, and SPFD have been completed.
Source: Town of Loomis Building Department / Building & Safety Department ↗
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Loomis permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Loomis, CA? ▸
The Town states a majority of home improvement projects require a building permit. Projects specifically identified as requiring review or permits include additions, remodels, single-family dwellings, solar projects, pools, and grading over 50 cubic yards or within a riparian area or clearing over 1 acre. The Town also notes all pool and solar projects require permits.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Loomis, CA? ▸
Building permit fees in Loomis, CA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Minimum building permit charge is $150 plus the Building Standards fee.. Fees are calculated as: Generally valuation-based. The Town states permit fees are based on building valuations, generally using International Conference of Building Officials valuation data. Examples in the fee schedule show building permit fees commonly calculated at 1% of valuation for many project types, with special formulas for some permit categories such as roof-mount solar.. Plan check fee: 65% of the building permit fee, or actual cost, whichever is greater..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Loomis, CA? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Loomis, CA, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the project scope and permit type with the Town Building Department; the Town notes that most home improvement projects require a permit, while some over-the-counter permits include reroof, siding, water heater, and HVAC work. 2. Assemble a complete application package. The Town requires the correct contractor or owner-builder permit application, all project documents together, and any applicable truss calculations, structural calculations, Title 24 energy documents, and other supporting materials. 3. Submit digitally by email to bldgpermit@loomis.ca.gov. If files exceed 25 MB, send an access link such as OneDrive, Google Drive, or WeTransfer. Incomplete applications are not accepted for intake. 4. Complete preliminary review and plan check. For projects subject to review, the Town says Planning preliminary review can take up to 7 business days, additional Planning reviews up to 5 business days, initial Building and Engineering reviews up to 12 business days, and additional reviews up to 10 business days. Some projects are reviewed by Bureau Veritas. 5. Pay plan check and permit fees when instructed by the Town. The Town says applicants will receive follow-up instructions for the plan check deposit after intake, and applicants should contact Town Hall for the amount due before using the online payment page. 6. Obtain outside-agency approvals as applicable. Town permit forms list potential approvals from Planning, Engineering, South Placer Fire District, Placer County Environmental Health, South Placer Municipal Utility District, Placer County Water Agency, school districts, waste diversion, and related reviewers. 7. After permit issuance, schedule inspections through the Town inspection form. Final inspection requires required outside-agency approvals or finals, as applicable, before the Town can sign off.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Loomis, CA? ▸
Building permit processing times in Loomis, CA typically run Planning preliminary review up to 7 business days; additional Planning reviews up to 5 business days; initial Building and Engineering review up to 12 business days; additional Building and Engineering reviews up to 10 business days.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Loomis, CA? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Loomis, CA. The following work is generally exempt: Painting and cabinet replacement are identified by the Town as examples of work that can be done without permits; Accessory buildings of 120 square feet of roofing or less are listed in the Town fee schedule as exempt from building permits; Decks less than 30 inches in height are listed in the Town fee schedule as exempt from building permits. Note: The Town also says a majority of home improvement projects do require permits and applicants should check with both Building and Planning before starting work. The fee schedule says all size buildings with electrical or plumbing require a permit, and zoning setbacks still apply even where a building permit is not required. Grading may separately require a grading permit. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Loomis, CA? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Loomis, CA via: Inspection request form, (916) 652-1840, Building Inspector Joe Sweet (916) 824-1513, building@loomis.ca.gov. Requests must be received by 5:00 p.m. the day before the requested inspection date. Same-day inspections are not accommodated..
last verified April 2026
source Town of Loomis Building Department / Building & Safety Department ↗
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Loomis Building Department / Building & Safety Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.