County Building Permits

Butte County Building Permit Guide

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

California Updated March 2026

Important: Butte 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 permit authority or county-administered city process handles your permits, not the unincorporated county path.

Unincorporated Butte County

Permit authority
Butte County Department of Development Services, Building Division
Online portal
Accela Citizen Access
Portal help
Online Permit Portal
Parcel lookup
Parcel Tool Look Up
Governing body
Butte County Board of Supervisors

Cities in Butte County

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

Biggs Permit guide → Chico Permit guide → Gridley Permit guide → Oroville Permit guide → Paradise 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.

Related California Resources

License Requirements Verify your contractor's CSLB license → Contract Template Free homeowner-contractor agreement →

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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.