County Building Permits

Fresno County Building Permit Guide

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

California Updated March 2026

Important: Fresno 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 Fresno County

Permit authority
County of Fresno Department of Public Works and Planning, Development Services Division, Building & Safety
Address
2220 Tulare Street, Sixth Floor, Fresno, CA 93721
Phone
Building Inspection (559) 600-4560; Plan Check/Permit Information (559) 600-4570; Zoning (559) 600-4540
Email
inspection@fresnocountyca.gov; PlanCheckBuildingCode2@fresnocountyca.gov

Cities in Fresno County

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

Clovis Permit guide -> Coalinga Permit guide -> Firebaugh Permit guide -> Fowler Permit guide -> Fresno Permit guide -> Huron Permit guide -> Kerman Permit guide -> Kingsburg Permit guide -> Mendota Permit guide -> Orange Cove Permit guide -> Parlier Permit guide -> Reedley Permit guide -> San Joaquin Permit guide -> Sanger Permit guide -> Selma 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

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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.