Building Division

The Building Division is responsible for activities related to the construction, remodeling, and demolition of buildings and structures, and the enforcement of all applicable building, mechanical, energy, accessibility, plumbing, electrical and housing codes and laws adopted by the City and State to ensure a safe and habitable building environment. Building Staff reviews building permit applications, issues building and related permits, performs plan check, and inspects buildings and properties to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
Please review the Building Division Forms, Handouts and Policies.
A number of permit services are available online, from scheduling inspections to applying for permits. Resources are available for your convenience.
Monthly reports on Permit Applications, Construction Activity, and annual reports.
A list of inspections scheduled for today.
Inspection request new cut off time of 3:00 PM! All Inspection requests for the following day will be cut off at 3:00 PM.
The City's Residential Retrofit Program is designed to increase the energy efficiency of Chico's older housing stock. View resources for Property Owners, Buyers, Realtors and Inspectors.
eTRAKiT is the City's Permit Portal.
For more information, visit eTRAKiT Help and Resources.
WE ARE GOING PAPERLESS! All applications, plans or documents shall be submitted in digital format. In addition, all plan check correspondence will be distributed via email.
Please contact the Planning Division for more information regarding ADUs.
Useful Links
Useful Links
Useful Links
Useful Links
The Building Standards Commission
The International Code Council
California Building Officials
California Energy Commission
California Government Code (legislation)
Contractors State License Board
PG&E Rebates & Savings
The Building Performance Institute
Greywater Action
Sacramento Valley Association of Building Officials
Energy Code Ace
The International Code Council
California Building Officials
California Energy Commission
California Government Code (legislation)
Contractors State License Board
PG&E Rebates & Savings
The Building Performance Institute
Greywater Action
Sacramento Valley Association of Building Officials
Energy Code Ace
Certified Access Specialists Program Inspectors
Utilities
Other
State and Federal Government
Building Industry
Building Code and Regulations
Local Utility Providers
Pacific Gas & Electric: 1-800-743-5000
Suburban Propane: 530-342-3541
Coast Gas: 530-342-6736
Tri-Flame Propane: 530-342-0447
Coast Gas: 530-342-6736
Tri-Flame Propane: 530-342-0447
California Water Service: 530-893-6330
Waste Management: 530-893-4777
Recology: 530-342-4444
Recology: 530-342-4444
U.S. Postal Service
Chico Main: 530-343-2456
Chico Downtown: 530-894-3710
Regional: 1-800-275-8777
Chico Main: 530-343-2456
Chico Downtown: 530-894-3710
Regional: 1-800-275-8777
The area code for Chico, CA is (530).
Butte County
Butte County has jurisdiction regarding wells, septic tanks, and asbestos remediation.