City Building Permits

Fillmore, CA Building Permit Guide

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

California Ventura County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Building & Safety handles permits within the incorporated City of Fillmore. Ventura County handles unincorporated county areas.

Department
Building & Safety (City of Fillmore)
Address
250 Central Avenue, Fillmore, CA 93015
Phone
(805) 616-2912; city main line (805) 524-3701
Website
https://www.fillmoreca.gov/165/Building-Safety

Online Permit Portal

Open

Platform: No dedicated permit portal • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Contact Building & Safety or Planning staff if the project scope is unclear.
  2. Review required documentation and complete the City's permit application packet.
  3. Submit the application and supporting plans or documents.
  4. Pay required permit and plan-review related fees.
  5. Address plan review comments and final inspection requirements.
  6. Obtain permit issuance and inspection scheduling authorization.
  7. Keep permit documents on site and request inspections by phone before work progresses.

Typical processing time: No published standard processing timeline was found on current City permit pages.

Source: Building & Safety (City of Fillmore)

General Requirements

Construction, additions, alterations, and similar structural work requiring City approval must have a permit before proceeding. Work started without a required permit is subject to special processing penalties.

Required Documents

  • Completed permit application
  • Construction plans
  • Valuation and project description
  • Applicant and contractor contact information
  • License information for the applicant or contractor
Permit validity
Permit work must commence within 1 calendar year, cannot be stopped for more than 6 months, and must be completed within 3 years. Expired permits require renewal before recommencement.
Building code
City ordinance history shows adoption of the 2022 California Building, Residential, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, Fire, Existing Building, Green Building, and Energy codes with local amendments.
Owner-builder
Owner-builder rules were not fully detailed in the publicly accessible permit form extract.
Contractor requirements
Permit-related work is expected to route through licensed professionals, and City materials reference licensed contractors and standard California compliance expectations.

Fees

Plan check fee
Included in permit processing and plan review workflow. Special processing applies when work starts without first obtaining a permit.
Permit fee formula
Valuation-based fee schedule framework is referenced, with plan review assessed separately.
Reinspection fee
$50 re-inspection fee cited in the inspection FAQ
Penalty (no permit)
Ordinance language references investigation and special processing fees depending on permit status compliance.
Payment note
Online card and merchant payments are available.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • One-story detached accessory structures under 120 square feet with no plumbing, electrical, or mechanical features and limited uses
  • Fences not over 6 feet in height
  • Masonry or concrete walls and certain retaining walls under listed limits
  • Some minor awnings and flagpole uses as sized and positioned in code text
  • Utility transmission or operational activities excluded from permit scope in narrow circumstances

Important: Any exemption is limited to the stated conditions and does not waive other code violations.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (805) 524-7125 (phone)
Scheduling deadline
Requests must be made by 5:00 PM on the prior business day.
Inspection hours
Support hours generally 8:00 AM-4:00 PM, Monday-Friday

Typical inspection sequence: Typical inspection sequence includes grading if applicable, underground work, foundation or slab, framing and rough inspection stages, insulation or lath or wall stages, and final inspections.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Building & Safety (City of Fillmore) before applying.

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