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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Dixon
The city directs applicants to permit-specific submittal documents and checklists rather than a single public list of covered work.
- Exempt Small detached accessory structures up to 120 square feet
- Exempt Sidewalks and drives up to 30 inches above grade
- Exempt Fences up to 7 feet high
- Exempt Simple finish work such as paint, paper, tile, cabinets, and countertops
- Exempt Certain small temporary tents and other narrow code carve-outs
Note: Maintenance-only and emergency repair exceptions exist in multiple code sections, and emergency electrical or plumbing repairs often require permit filing within short periods. Check each applicable code section and local permit guidance before starting work.
- Complete permit submittal package
- Permit-type attachments
- One consolidated plan set PDF
- Owner-builder or contractor-required forms
- Owner or contractor license verification for contractors
- Building code
- 2022 California Building Standards Code with local amendments
- Permit validity
- No explicit day limit is stated in the accessible permit handouts, but the city provides an Extension Request form for issued permits.
- Owner-builder
- Owners must certify awareness of liability, provide identification or authorization, and acknowledge labor-law and tax obligations if they hire workers.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors must hold an active City of Dixon business license and an active California contractor license.
Source: Community Development Department, Building Division, City of Dixon ↗
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Register for a Dixon Civic Access account.
- 02 Choose the permit type and prepare a complete first submittal package with required documents and supported file types.
- 03 Upload a single consolidated plan PDF and any permit-specific attachments.
- 04 Submit the application as a complete submittal because incomplete packages are rejected.
- 05 Pay applicable plan-check fees at submission because review does not start without payment.
- 06 Respond to electronic plan review comments and submit revisions through the portal.
- 07 If filing as owner-builder, submit the Owner-Builder Acknowledgement form.
- 08 After approval, request inspections through Dixon Civic Access or the inspection line.
Source: Community Development Department, Building Division, City of Dixon ↗
Fee schedule
Dixon building permit fees
Payment options include cards through the portal, mailed check, or in-person cash or card. Credit card transactions are capped at $5,000.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Dixon Civic Access (online)
- (707) 678-7005 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Published inspection information states inspections occur from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM and not on Wednesdays. A December 2025 update also states Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
Typical sequence: The required inspection sequence is listed on the job inspection card and varies by project scope.
Source: Community Development Department, Building Division, City of Dixon ↗
Frequently asked
Common questions about Dixon permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Dixon, CA? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Dixon, CA? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Dixon, CA? ▸
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Dixon, CA? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Dixon, CA? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Community Development Department, Building Division, City of Dixon before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.