City Building Permits

Farmersville, CA Building Permit Guide

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

California Tulare County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Farmersville performs initial permit and site-plan review, then submits site plans and plans for county plan check and inspection by Tulare County.

Department
City of Farmersville Building & Code Compliance, with plan check and inspections delegated to Tulare County Resource Management Agency Permit Center
Address
909 W. Visalia Road, Farmersville, CA 93223; 5961 S. Mooney Blvd, Visalia, CA 93277 (Tulare County Permit Center)
Phone
City Code Enforcement (559) 747-1243; Planning & Development / building permits (559) 747-0458; Tulare County permit center (559) 624-7000; inspection line (559) 624-7104
Website
https://www.cityoffarmersville-ca.gov/236/Building-Code-Compliance

Online Permit Portal

Open MyGov portal

Platform: MyGov portal + Tulare County CSS (Citizen Self-Service) • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online or in-person

Application Process

  1. Submit an application and site plan to the City of Farmersville first.
  2. After city review is approved, submit site and building or construction plans to Tulare County RMA for permit review and approval.
  3. On Tulare County permit pages, open Building Permits and choose Apply.
  4. If applying online, create or log in to a CSS account and submit required plans and details.
  5. Pay the submission fee, including the $154 minimum for most county submittals, and any additional fees.
  6. Receive the permit and request inspections before work begins and before occupancy.

Typical processing time: Not posted as a fixed number; county sources suggest checking with permit staff.

Source: City of Farmersville Building & Code Compliance, with plan check and inspections delegated to Tulare County Resource Management Agency Permit Center

General Requirements

Required for new construction, additions, remodeling, most alterations, work with electricity or plumbing, and structures over 120 square feet.

Required Documents

  • Plot plans
  • Construction plans to scale
  • Engineering and energy calculations
  • Scope-specific drawings including foundations, framing, elevations, roof, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and energy compliance documents for full permits
Permit validity
Not explicitly published on the cited pages.
Building code
2022 California Building Codes (Title 24 Parts 1-12, including CBC, RCSC, and related codes).
Owner-builder
Permit can be purchased by the property owner, and then the owner becomes the contractor of record.
Contractor requirements
Permit holder must be the property owner or a licensed contractor; commercial projects require California-licensed architect or engineer plans, and contractor license verification is required in CSS.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$154 minimum submittal fee for most Tulare County building permit submittals.
Plan check fee
Not clearly listed in captured pages; consult the fee schedule and permit staff for current rates.
Permit fee formula
Permit cost is based on type and scope of permit or construction. Additional school impact fees may apply by district.
Payment note
Credit card payments carry a 3.5% surcharge on submittal; checks and other options are also available.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • One-story detached sheds or playhouses under 120 sq ft
  • Fences 6 ft tall or lower
  • Movable cases, counters, or partitions under 5 ft 9 in
  • Retaining walls under 4 ft where they do not support hazardous loads or liquids
  • Ground-supported water tanks up to 5,000 gallons with height-to-width ratio not over 2:1
  • Platforms, walkways, and low driveways under 30 in and not over basements or other below-floor structures
  • Temporary movie or theater stage sets and certain minor finish work

Important: Exemptions do not remove other permit or code obligations; plumbing, electrical, and mechanical permits may still be required.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Scheduling deadline
County guidance indicates calls received before the morning cutoff may be scheduled for same-day service.
Inspection hours
Permit Center office is open Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Typical inspection sequence: Sequence is permit issued, permit holder requests each inspection, work is complete before each stage inspection, all conditions are satisfied before final, and final inspection is required before occupancy.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Farmersville Building & Code Compliance, with plan check and inspections delegated to Tulare County Resource Management Agency Permit Center before applying.

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