City Building Permits

Dixon, CA Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Dixon, California. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

California Solano County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Applies to City of Dixon building permits for residential and non-residential work within city limits.

Department
Community Development Department, Building Division, City of Dixon
Address
600 East A Street, Dixon, CA 95620
Phone
(707) 678-7000; inspection line: (707) 678-7005
Website
https://www.cityofdixonca.gov/permits

Online Permit Portal

Open Dixon Civic Access

Platform: Tyler Enterprise Permitting and Licensing • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Register for a Dixon Civic Access account.
  2. Choose the permit type and prepare a complete first submittal package with required documents and supported file types.
  3. Upload a single consolidated plan PDF and any permit-specific attachments.
  4. Submit the application as a complete submittal because incomplete packages are rejected.
  5. Pay applicable plan-check fees at submission because review does not start without payment.
  6. Respond to electronic plan review comments and submit revisions through the portal.
  7. If filing as owner-builder, submit the Owner-Builder Acknowledgement form.
  8. After approval, request inspections through Dixon Civic Access or the inspection line.

Source: Community Development Department, Building Division, City of Dixon

General Requirements

The city directs applicants to permit-specific submittal documents and checklists rather than a single public list of covered work.

Required Documents

  • 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
Permit validity
No explicit day limit is stated in the accessible permit handouts, but the city provides an Extension Request form for issued permits.
Building code
2022 California Building Standards Code with local amendments
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.

Fees

Plan check fee
Required for applicable permits and usually paid at submission.
Permit fee formula
Fees are updated annually and are based on the application date of a complete submittal.
Reinspection fee
Reinspection fees may apply after repeated not-ready inspections and may need to be paid before re-calling the inspection.
Payment note
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. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Small detached accessory structures up to 120 square feet
  • Sidewalks and drives up to 30 inches above grade
  • Fences up to 7 feet high
  • Simple finish work such as paint, paper, tile, cabinets, and countertops
  • Certain small temporary tents and other narrow code carve-outs

Important: 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.

Inspections

How to Schedule

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 inspection sequence: The required inspection sequence is listed on the job inspection card and varies by project scope.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Community Development Department, Building Division, City of Dixon before applying.

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