City Building Permits

Suisun City, CA Building Permit Guide

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

California Solano County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Municipal permit administration for property within Suisun City boundaries.

Department
Building Department, City of Suisun City
Address
City Hall, 701 Civic Center Blvd., Suisun City, CA 94585
Phone
Building Division: (707) 421-7317; City Hall: (707) 421-7300
Website
https://www.suisun.com/Departments/Development-Services/Building-Department

Online Permit Portal

Open Tyler Self Service Portal

Platform: Tyler Self Service • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Contact the Building Division before starting alterations or construction.
  2. Submit a building permit application through the permit application portal.
  3. Upload the application and required plans or drawings, including plot plan, foundation plan, framing, floor plan, elevations, and energy documents.
  4. Building Division reviews the submittal, and Planning Division may also review the project for zoning compliance.
  5. After permit issuance, schedule and pass required inspections in sequence.
  6. Submit revisions for additional plan review and inspection as needed.

Source: Building Department, City of Suisun City

General Requirements

Before starting alterations to a home, business, or property, applicants are directed to consult the Building Division and submit listed building work for approval.

Required Documents

  • Building Permit Application
  • Electronic drawings to scale
  • Plot plan
  • Foundation details
  • Framing details
  • Floor plan
  • Elevation drawings
  • Smoke detector and mechanical, plumbing, or electrical layout details
  • Title 24 energy compliance materials
Building code
2025 Title 24 building standards as adopted in Suisun City Municipal Code Title 15

Fees

Plan check fee
$130 per hour, one-hour minimum, for additional plan review.
Permit fee formula
Primarily itemized service and work fees with hourly review and inspection rates.
Reinspection fee
$130 per hour
Payment note
Fees are paid through city invoicing tied to permit processing.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Building Department, City of Suisun City to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours
Monday 9:00 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-5:00 PM, Wednesday same hours, Tuesday and Thursday by appointment, Friday through Sunday closed.

Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence includes foundation, underfloor, underfloor insulation, shear nailing, frame, insulation, sheetrock nailing, and final inspection.

Additional Resources

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

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