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Building Permit Information
A number services are available online through eTRAKiT, from scheduling inspections to applying for permits. Please see our various online resources for your convenience.
- How to Apply for Permits Online
- Mobile and Manufactured Home Permits
- 2022 California Building Code Change Information
How to Apply for Permits Online
Use eTRAKiT to apply for certain types of permits online.
On-Line Permitting
The type of permits offered online:
- Heating or Air-Conditioning System Permits: (mechanical)
- Re-Roofing Permits: (residential and commercial)
- Solar Permits
- Water Heater Permits: (replacement of water heater)
- Commercial Repair
- Electrical: (residential and commercial)
- Encroachment
- Engineering Administrative
- Mechanical: (residential and commercial)
- Oversized Load
- Plumbing: (residential and commercial)
- Sewer Application
- Signs
- Tree Permits
Permits not listed may be submitted by Digital Plan Submittal with the permit application.
First time user of Online Permit Services?
PUBLIC: Click Here to register for a free account.
CONTRACTORS APPLYING FOR THE FIRST TIME:
Reroof: Elk 30 Year 3 Tab 15 SQ
Plumbing: Whirlpool 50 gallon Tall Energy Star .67
Mechanical: Train XL16c / 16.60 SEER / 80% AFUE / Energy Star Qualified
Solar: 7.14KW PV array with PVI-5000-TL Invertor
Production Phase Homes Permits: Master Plan Number, Square Footage
- You must have your valid City of Chico business license number and
- Your California’s State Contractor’s License Number.
- Please read permit work description above, for important information needed for a permit.
- Contractors new to the eTRAKiT system need to call (530)879-6700 to be set up.
Applying for a Permit
If you are applying for a permit for the first time please read carefully.
- You may find the examples below helpful when describing the work you would like to be permitted:
Reroof: Elk 30 Year 3 Tab 15 SQ
Plumbing: Whirlpool 50 gallon Tall Energy Star .67
Mechanical: Train XL16c / 16.60 SEER / 80% AFUE / Energy Star Qualified
Solar: 7.14KW PV array with PVI-5000-TL Invertor
Production Phase Homes Permits: Master Plan Number, Square Footage
Click here to apply for an ONLINE PERMIT
Online Payments through eTRAKiT are currently unavailable. An email with payment instructions will be sent out to the applicant when payment is ready to be received. Please check back for an updated status on Online Payments.
Mobile and Manufactured Home Permits
2022 California Building Code Change Information
The Building Division does not require paper copys of plans. Submit your building plans online today!
Follow this link to find "encroachment" information for construction work performed within the public right-of-way or public service easement.
