City Building Permits

Tehama, CA Building Permit Guide

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

California Tehama County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

The City of Tehama states it contracts with Tehama County Building Department to issue permits, conduct inspections, and issue certificates. The city handles site layout, setbacks, and flood-elevation review before forwarding projects into the county permit workflow.

Department
City of Tehama Building Permits & Inspections / Tehama County Department of Building and Safety
Address
City of Tehama: P.O. Box 70, Tehama, CA 96090; Tehama County Building & Safety: 444 Oak Street, Room H, 2nd Floor, Red Bluff, CA 96080
Phone
City Hall: (530) 384-1501; Tehama County Building and Safety: (530) 527-7002
Website
https://cityoftehama.us/building-permits-and-inspections

Online Permit Portal

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Platform: ViewPoint Cloud • Account required: No • Submission: Online or in-person

Application Process

  1. Review the city and county permit guidance for the proposed project.
  2. Print and complete the county Building Permit Application form.
  3. Assemble the required permit documents, plans, and supporting calculations listed by the county and city.
  4. Return the permit packet to City Hall intake if filing in person, as directed by the city's permit page.
  5. Pay fees through the applicable city or county channel and coordinate follow-up with the permitting agencies.
  6. Schedule inspections online or by phone using the permit number, inspection type, requested date, site address, and contact phone.

Source: City of Tehama Building Permits & Inspections / Tehama County Department of Building and Safety

General Requirements

The city directs residents to use the county permitting process for construction and alteration work, and county guidance states the permit packet must be complete before permit issuance.

Required Documents

  • Approved plot plan
  • Complete set of building plans
  • Energy calculations
  • Truss calculations
  • SFR modified soils test
  • Structural calculations if applicable
  • Solar plans and Manual J report
  • Flood elevation certificate if applicable
  • Permit application with owner, contact, and valuation fields
Permit validity
Permit applications expire after 180 days.
Building code
2025 California Building Code as linked from the county codes and ordinances page.
Owner-builder
County forms include an Owner-Builder Take-Note form, but the public permit-information page does not state a separate permit exemption for owner-builders.
Contractor requirements
The permit form requests contractor name, address, California state license number, and contractor class where applicable.

Fees

Reinspection fee
$166.15 if the jobsite is not ready and the inspection request was not cancelled by 7:30 AM on the day of inspection
Payment note
The city payment-options page lists City Hall drop slot, check, or money order by mail for city billing. County permit and inspection fees are handled through county channels and should be confirmed directly.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Tehama Building Permits & Inspections / Tehama County Department of Building and Safety to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Scheduling deadline
Schedule online by 4:00 PM or by phone by 4:30 PM for next-day inspections.
Inspection hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; lunch 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Time windows
Be onsite by 8:00 AM and have someone present for the inspection.

Typical inspection sequence: Applicants schedule inspections with the permit number, inspection type, requested date, site address, and contact phone. County clearances must be complete before final inspection.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Tehama Building Permits & Inspections / Tehama County Department of Building and Safety before applying.

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