Building Permits & Inspection

The City of Stockton Building Division handles enforcement of codes, laws, ordinances, and regulations for building construction and remodeling within the City by:

• Accepting Applications
• Checking Plans
• Performing Inspections
• Processing Building Permits
• Responding to Complaints
• Status of Permits Online - No login required

Building Plan Submission Moves to Paperless

Permit Center plan submissions are now paperless. As of March 2021, plans must be submitted electronically by email, online, or in person at the Permit Center counter. Plans submitted at the counter need to be on a USB flash drive or CD. With the electronic plan program, customers can save printing costs and can easily check plan status online at any time. Learn more on the Building Permit Plan Check page.

 Online Building Permits

Apply for a variety of OTC Building Permits online. Learn more about the Citizen Access Permit Portal. 

For questions about Building Permits & Inspection, please Contact Us or submit a service request through Ask Stockton.

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This City of Stockton web page last reviewed on --- 9/23/2021