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Dept/Div. Contact: Building Safety - (209) 577-5232
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Description: Building permits are important in protecting your safety and the safety of those around you. The City of Modesto requires permits so that it can ensure that construction is being done properly and in accordance with all life safety requirements and all building codes.
Example: If you are planning on adding on a room to your house, you will need a permit to do the work. If you have a commercial building and need to make some building modifications, you will need a permit in order to complete the work.
For most projects, you will need to submit building plans. The requirements for submitting building plans varies by what type of project you are working on.
Click on one of the links below for specific requirements when submitting building plans:
- New Residential home (one-story)
- New Residential home (two-story)
- Residential Second Story Addition
- Residential Remodel
- New Commercial Building
- Commercial Building Tenant Improvements
Where to submit plans:
Building Safety
1010 Tenth Street, 3rd Floor [Directions]
(209) 577-5232NOTE: You will be required to pay a Pre-Plan Check Fee at this time. Staff will inform you of the amount at the time you submit your building plans.
Once your plans are approved, you will need to pay for any plan review costs, building permits or other fees that may apply to your project.
Where to go:
Building Safety
1010 Tenth Street, 3rd Floor
(209) 577-5232How Much:
Please visit our 'Fees' page for current fees
When your plans are approved and at the time you pay your fees, the Building Safety Division will issue the required permits for your project.
Before covering up or building over any permitted work, you will need to call and request an inspection. Inspections are required to ensure that all work was completed correctly, based on building and safety codes currently in effect.
If an encroachment permit was required for your project, schedule off-site inspections with the Public Works Department at (209) 342-2284.
How to schedule an inspection
See Building Inspection page
After your final inspection, your project will be considered complete.
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Contact the Building Safety Division at (209) 577-5232.
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