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Building Permit in San Bernardino, California

The City of San Bernardino issues building permits through the Building & Safety Division, at a permit service counter on North E Street. The division publishes both counter hours and a separate, earlier cut-off for permit issuance sign-in.

Verified 2026-09-18 · Source

When you need this permit

  • NOT PUBLISHED as a checklist on the pages read for this record.

Required documents

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    Fee schedule

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    Review timeline

    Plan review
    Not published — contact the department

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    Inspection process

      Tips

      • THE COUNTER CLOSES LATER THAN IT ISSUES PERMITS. San Bernardino publishes a last sign-in for permit issuance of 4:30 pm Monday to Thursday and 2:30 pm on Friday, while the counter itself stays open to 5 pm and 4 pm respectively. On a Friday that is an hour and a half of open door during which a permit cannot be issued.
      • WEDNESDAY OPENS TWO HOURS LATE, at 10 am rather than 8 am.

      Frequently asked questions

      San Bernardino requires a building permit for: NOT PUBLISHED as a checklist on the pages read for this record.. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of San Bernardino Building & Safety Division at 909-998-2000 before starting work.

      San Bernardino does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of San Bernardino Building & Safety Division at 909-998-2000 for current turnaround.

      Apply through City of San Bernardino Building & Safety Division at 201 North E Street, San Bernardino, CA. Phone: 909-998-2000, email: CD-Technician@sbcity.org. Office hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8 am to 5 pm. Wednesday: 10 am to 5 pm. Friday: 8 am to 4 pm. LAST SIGN-IN FOR PERMIT ISSUANCE IS EARLIER THAN CLOSING: 4:30 pm Monday to Thursday, 2:30 pm Friday.. Official information: https://www.sanbernardino.gov/1436/Building-Permit.

      The California Building Standards Code, Title 24. California sets this statewide rather than city by city: Health and Safety Code section 18938 provides that standards adopted into the California Building Standards Code shall apply to all occupancies throughout the state.

      Earlier than the counter closes. The city publishes a last sign-in for permit issuance of 4:30 pm Monday to Thursday and 2:30 pm on Friday, while the counter stays open until 5 pm Monday to Thursday and 4 pm on Friday.

      Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8 am to 5 pm, Wednesday from 10 am to 5 pm, and Friday from 8 am to 4 pm. Wednesday opens two hours later than the rest of the week.

      The published address is CD-Technician@sbcity.org. Note that it remains on the city's former sbcity.org domain even though the website itself has moved to sanbernardino.gov.

      Generally no, during the current statewide window. Health and Safety Code section 17958 provides that a city or county shall not make changes applicable to residential units during that period unless one of six listed conditions is met, such as home hardening or emergency standards.

      Sources & verification

      Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-09-18.

      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 San Bernardino building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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