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BUILDING PERMITS

By law, building permits and inspections are required for new construction, additions, and remodeling work to confirm that all structures meet applicable County, State and Federal Building Codes. The County of Tulare regulates construction and development to safeguard and ensure the health and safety of the public. 

For simple projects, permits can be processed in our office over the counter. These projects include water heaters, wall furnaces, re-roofs, re-siding, and air conditioner replacement.

Full Permits

• Full Permits require a site plan, construction plans, engineering calculations, and energy calculations. Some examples include demolition of residential property, room additions, alterations to existing structures, and new construction.
• Emergency Permit Information
• Schedule a Building Inspection Online or call 559-624-7104.
• Check the status of your permit or to apply for a building permit online.
• Tulare County RMA Adopted 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Fee Schedule.
  
  Note: As of January 1, 2023 the County of Tulare is no longer accepting deferred submittals for required fire sprinklers or solar panels. A complete submittal must include all components on the project which may include fire sprinklers and solar panels.

LAND USE PERMITS

• For Planning and Zoning Information or for more information, please call the Zone Information Phone at (559) 624-7105 or email at Zone-Information@tularecounty.ca.gov.
• Levine Act Compliance Form - This form must be attached to all land use permit applications. It requests details of any campaign contributions you, your agent/lobbyist, or subcontractors have made to Board of Supervisors Member(s) or County Agency Officer(s) since January 1, 2023. Please specify the recipient, contributor's name, exact date (day, month, and year), and contribution amount. California law requires us to aggregate your contributions with those of your agent/lobbyist to determine the total contribution amount.

ENCROACHMENT PERMITS

• Encroachment permits are required for any improvements located within public right away.
• Email us at EncroachmentPermits@tularecounty.ca.gov or call 559-624-7073 for more information.

SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS

• Events involving County right-of-way only.
• For more information, email us at SpecialEvents@tularecounty.ca.gov or call 559-624-7073.

TRANSPORTATION PERMITS

• One-time and Annual permits available.
• mail us at TransportationPermits@tularecounty.ca.gov or call 559-624-7073 for more information.