County Building Permits

Mendocino County Building Permit Guide

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

California Updated March 2026

Important: Mendocino County issues building permits for properties in unincorporated areas of the county. Some incorporated cities also rely on county building services for permit processing, but if your property is inside a city, confirm whether city-level planning, zoning, coastal, or signoff requirements apply before filing.

Unincorporated Mendocino County

Permit authority
Mendocino County Planning and Building Services, Building Division
Online portal
Mendocino County eTRAKiT
Offices
Ukiah Office: 860 North Bush Street, Ukiah, CA 95482; Fort Bragg Office: 752 South Franklin St, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Phone
Ukiah: (707) 234-6650; Fort Bragg: (707) 964-5379

Cities in Mendocino County

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

Fort Bragg Permit guide → Point Arena Permit guide → Ukiah Permit guide → Willits 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.