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Citrus Heights building permits
VerifiedCitrus Heights, California — as published 2026-09-20.
Verified 2026-09-20 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Building Permit
VerifiedCitrus Heights requires every building permit to be submitted online, shows you only the permits you are named on, and wants any oak tree on your lot or your neighbour's drawn on the plot plan.
Verified 2026-09-20 · Source
Requirements
- ONLINE IS NOT AN OPTION, IT IS THE RULE: "All building permits are required to be submitted and processed online using our Citizen Access Portal. This site allows you to submit a permit application with PDF attachments, pay the required fees, and request inspections."
- WHO MAY HOLD ONE: "The homeowner, their agent, and/or contractors licensed by the State of California may obtain building permits."
- THE ACCOUNT NEEDS APPROVING, NOT JUST CREATING: "once the account is created and approved (this may take a few hours) you may submit permit applications online anytime."
- THE PORTAL SHOWS YOU ONLY YOUR OWN WORK: "the Citizen Access Portal will only allow you to look up permits where you are named as a contact (property owner, contractor, etc.), you will not be able to research permits that do not involve your property or business."
- THE PLOT PLAN MUST BE DRAWN TO SCALE and show: "The shape and dimensions of the lot; Location of any oak trees on the property or adjoining properties; Any existing structures and its use; Size and location of the proposed structure and its use; The required setbacks; Location of any existing roads, any dedicated rights-of-way, or easements; The drainage flows of the property."
- A CITY BUSINESS LICENCE GATES ISSUANCE for contractors - the city states it in capitals and links its Business License Portal beside the statement.
Required documents
- Optional
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- Optional
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit fees | NOT TRANSCRIBED for this record. | Fees are paid through the Citizen Access Portal. No fee schedule was opened and no fee basis is stated on the pages read, so none is asserted. |
| Replacement permit after expiry | One half of a new permit fee, under conditions. | Available only where the original expired through failure to commence within a year or through a year's suspension or abandonment, AND "a new permit is sought within two years after the issuance of the original permit". Show full citationHideAvailable only where the original expired through failure to commence within a year or through a year's suspension or abandonment, AND "a new permit is sought within two years after the issuance of the original permit". A permit that simply reached its two-year life does not qualify. |
| When fees fall due | After staff review, before the permit prints. | "Once an application is submitted it will need to be reviewed and approved by city staff before you can pay and print your permit. This process usually takes a few hours." |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-09-20.
Online permit portal
Codes & ordinances
Department & other records
Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Citrus Heights building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.