County Building Permits

San Bernardino County, CA - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Building permit information for unincorporated San Bernardino County and all incorporated cities. Find your jurisdiction's permit authority, application process, fees, and requirements.

California Updated March 2026

Important: San Bernardino County issues building permits only for properties in unincorporated areas of the county. If your property is inside an incorporated city, select your city below — that city's building department handles your permits, not the county.

Unincorporated San Bernardino County

Permit authority
San Bernardino County Land Use Services Department, Building and Safety Division
Phone
(909) 387-8311
Address
County Government Center, 385 N. Arrowhead Ave., First Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0187

Jurisdictions in San Bernardino County

Select your jurisdiction for local permit authority, portal links, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Unincorporated San Bernardino County Permit guide → Adelanto Permit guide → Apple Valley Permit guide → Barstow Permit guide → Big Bear Lake Permit guide → Chino Permit guide → Chino Hills Permit guide → Colton Permit guide → Fontana Permit guide → Grand Terrace Permit guide → Hesperia Permit guide → Highland Permit guide → Loma Linda Permit guide → Montclair Permit guide → Needles Permit guide → Ontario Permit guide → Rancho Cucamonga Permit guide → Redlands Permit guide → Rialto Permit guide → San Bernardino Permit guide → Twentynine Palms Permit guide → Upland Permit guide → Victorville Permit guide → Yucaipa Permit guide → Yucca Valley Permit guide →

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the relevant city or county department before applying.

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Important: This page is an educational resource provided by jaspector.com. It is not legal advice, and it does not substitute for official guidance from the permit authorities listed above. Permit requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the issuing department before beginning any construction project. Use of this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Jaspector assumes no liability for any outcomes arising from reliance on this information.