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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Tehama
The city directs residents to use the county permitting process for construction and alteration work, and county guidance states the permit packet must be complete before permit issuance.
Note: No comprehensive no-permit construction list is published on the reviewed Tehama city and county pages. A county agricultural exemption document is listed, but its text was not available in the reviewed captured materials. Treat work as permit-required unless a specific exemption is confirmed by Building and Safety.
- Approved plot plan
- Complete set of building plans
- Energy calculations
- Truss calculations
- SFR modified soils test
- Structural calculations if applicable
- Solar plans and Manual J report
- Flood elevation certificate if applicable
- Permit application with owner, contact, and valuation fields
- Building code
- 2025 California Building Code as linked from the county codes and ordinances page.
- Permit validity
- Permit applications expire after 180 days.
- Owner-builder
- County forms include an Owner-Builder Take-Note form, but the public permit-information page does not state a separate permit exemption for owner-builders.
- Contractor requirements
- The permit form requests contractor name, address, California state license number, and contractor class where applicable.
Source: City of Tehama Building Permits & Inspections / Tehama County Department of Building and Safety ↗
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Review the city and county permit guidance for the proposed project.
- 02 Print and complete the county Building Permit Application form.
- 03 Assemble the required permit documents, plans, and supporting calculations listed by the county and city.
- 04 Return the permit packet to City Hall intake if filing in person, as directed by the city's permit page.
- 05 Pay fees through the applicable city or county channel and coordinate follow-up with the permitting agencies.
- 06 Schedule inspections online or by phone using the permit number, inspection type, requested date, site address, and contact phone.
Source: City of Tehama Building Permits & Inspections / Tehama County Department of Building and Safety ↗
Fee schedule
Tehama building permit fees
The city payment-options page lists City Hall drop slot, check, or money order by mail for city billing. County permit and inspection fees are handled through county channels and should be confirmed directly.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- ViewPoint Cloud Permit Portal (online)
- (530) 527-4928 (phone)
- (530) 527-7002 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- Schedule online by 4:00 PM or by phone by 4:30 PM for next-day inspections.
- Inspection hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; lunch 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
- Time windows
- Be onsite by 8:00 AM and have someone present for the inspection.
Typical sequence: Applicants schedule inspections with the permit number, inspection type, requested date, site address, and contact phone. County clearances must be complete before final inspection.
Source: City of Tehama Building Permits & Inspections / Tehama County Department of Building and Safety ↗
Frequently asked
Common questions about Tehama permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Tehama, CA? ▸
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Tehama, CA? ▸
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Tehama, CA? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Tehama Building Permits & Inspections / Tehama County Department of Building and Safety before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.