County Building Permits

Sonoma County Building Permit Guide

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

California Updated March 2026

Important: Sonoma 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 Sonoma County

Permit authority
Permit Sonoma
Website
Permit Sonoma
Online portal
Permits Online
Apply for permit
Apply online
Schedule inspection
Inspection scheduling
Governing body
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors

Cities in Sonoma County

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

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.

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