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Permit Center

In addition to in-person services, the Community Development Department assists customers by telephone, email, and other online services. For additional information and assistance from the Community Development Department, please Contact Us.

Online Services

Accela Citizen Permit Portal for Online Services

Pay Permit Fees (Guide to Paying Fees)
Apply for select Building, Engineering and Planning Permits
Check Permit Status
Schedule an Inspection

Building Plan Submission is Paperless

The Permit Center uses a paperless plan submission. Plans must be submitted electronically by email, online, or in person at the Permit Center counter. If coming to the counter, plans should be brought in on a USB flash drive or CD. With the electronic plan program, customers can save on printing costs and easily check plan status online at any time. Learn more on the Building Permit Plan Check page.

Permit Applications Via Email

For permits not yet available through Accela, applications can be downloaded, completed, signed, and returned digitally. Permit Center Technicians will review and reply to emails. Permit Center Technicians are available by phone at (209) 937-8561.

Building Application Process - Full list of Permit Applications/Brochures and Instructions
Planning Application Process - Full list of Permit Applications/Brochures and Instructions

Inspections

Residential Inspections

All inspections will continue within State Guidance and include physical distancing of at least 6 feet from others on-site.
City of Stockton Building Inspectors will enter occupied buildings for inspection purposes at their discretion during the current public health emergency, COVID-19. Virtual inspections may be an option for some projects. For most projects, if an inspector must enter a building, someone must be present at the job site.
If the customer has any concerns with a building inspector being present on-site for a building inspection, customers are encouraged to indicate such at the time of inspection scheduling so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Commercial Inspections

All inspections will continue within State Guidance and include physical distancing of at least 6 feet from others on-site. When possible, pre- or post-inspection meetings shall not be conducted within enclosed project trailers, spaces, or office areas.

Temporary Outdoor Dining Permits

The City of Stockton now offers no-cost Temporary Outdoor Dining Permits for restaurants that have space available to use public space and make use of City right-of-way. Requirements are listed in the permit application and in the Local Emergency Order documents:

For additional information about business support services, please contact the City of Stockton Economic Development Department.

Link to Customer Satisfaction Survey

External Links

There are currently no external links.

This City of Stockton web page last reviewed on --- 8/9/2022