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City of Chico

City of Chico

Welcome to the eTRAKiT Help and Resources page for the City's Permit Portal.
  • Coming Soon! Spring 2025, the City will be migrating to a NEW eTRAKiT Permit Portal with the ability to receive ONLINE PAYMENTS.
  • The City is also working to increase the number of permits available for online application. Please check back for updates.

Permits Online

   
Permits Available Online:
 
Community Development - Building Division
(530) 879-6700
Public Works - Engineering
(530) 879-6900
 
(530) 894-4200
 
  • Electrical (Commercial & Residential)
  • Mechanical (Commercial & Residential)
  • Plumbing (Commercial & Residential)
  • Repair (Commercial & Residential)
  • Signs
  • Engineering Administrative
  • Oversized Load
  • Sewer Application
  • Tree Permits

Projects Online

  
Projects Available Online:
There are no projects currently available to apply for online. Please check back for updates.
 
Community Development - Planning Division
(530) 879-6800
 Public Works - Engineering
(530) 879-6900
 
 
     
 

Inspections

 

Building Inspections will not be performed on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Staff will be off site at a training.

 
eTRAKiT Inspection Deadline:
  • 3:00 PM the Work Day Prior - Inspections may be SCHEDULED online by 3:00 PM the day prior to requested inspection.
    (Weekends not included - Inspections scheduled over the weekend can be schedule for Tuesday at the earliest.)
  • 7:00 AM Day Of - Inspections may be CANCELED online by 7:00 AM the day of the inspection.

TODAY'S INSPECTIONS - Updated Daily
Inspections Available Online:
Inspections may be scheduled based on the inspections available for each permit type. Not all inspections are available for every permit type. If you have questions about an inspection, please contact the department directly.
NOTE - All fees must be paid prior to scheduling an inspection.
Community Development - Building Division(530) 879-6700 Public Works - Engineering(530) 879-6900 Fire Department - Fire Prevention(530) 897-3400
  • ADA Pre Forms
  • Close In 1st FLR
  • Close in 4 Way
  • Close In ADD FLR
  • CMU Grout 1st Lift
  • CMU Grout Add Lift
  • Column Steel
  • Column Steel Add FLR
  • Compaction
  • Concrete Wall Steel
  • Concrete Wall Steel Add FLR
  • Demo Final
  • Demo Pool Final
  • Demo Sewer Capped
  • ELEC Grounding
  • ELEC Rough In
  • ELECT EV Vehicle Charging
  • ELECT Meter Tag
  • ELECT Power Pole Tag
  • ELECT UG Conduit
  • Erosion Control
  • Final Building
  • Final Cert of OCC
  • Final Cond C of O
  • Final Electrical
  • Final Mechanical
  • Frame Drop Lids ADD
  • Frame Fire Wall
  • Frame Fire Wall Attic
  • Framing of Shafts
  • Framing Only Rough
  • FTG CMU Fence/Wall
  • FTG Flow Thru Vents
  • FTG For Light Pole Base
  • FTG for Retain Wall
  • FTG For Slab
  • FTG for Stem Wall
  • FTG Hold Down Bolts
  • FTG Mudsill Anchors
  • FTG Parking Structure
  • FTG Point Load
  • FTG Point Load Add
  • FTG Sign
  • FTG Sign Directory
  • FTG Trash Enclosure
  • Gyp Add Layer Nail
  • Insulation Floor
  • Insulation Wall
  • Mech All FLR Rough
  • Mech Attic Ducts
  • Mech Combustion Air
  • Mech Fire Dampers
  • Mech Hood Duct Wrap
  • Mech Hood Type I II
  • Mech Under Floor
  • Mech Underground
  • Mech Ventilation
  • Mobile Concret FTG
  • Mobile FTG System
  • Mobile Roof Bolting
  • Plum All FLR Rough
  • Plum UG Sewer Drain Pipe
  • Plumb Gas Line Test Only
  • Plumb Gas Meter Tag
  • Plumb H2O Main Test
  • Plumb Roof Drain
  • Plumb Shower Pan
  • Plumb UG Gas Piping
  • Plumb Under FLR All
  • Plumb Underfloor Gas
  • Plumb Undr FLR H2O
  • Plumb Water Heater
  • Pool 4 Point Bonding
  • Pool Alarms and Gates
  • Pool Electrical
  • Pool Light Niche
  • Pool Mechanical
  • Pool Plumbing
  • Pool Pre Gunite
  • Pool Pre Plaster
  • Pool Set Backs
  • Resilient Channel
  • Resilient Wall Drainage
  • Roof Nailing Sheathing
  • Shear EXT Add FLR
  • Shear Exterior
  • Shear Hold Down
  • Shear Interior
  • Shear Underfloor
  • Sidewalk and Ramps
  • Slab and Rebar
  • Slab and Wire
  • Stucco Lath
  • Subflr Nail 1st FLR
  • Subflr Nail ADD FLR
  • T Bar Ceiling Grid
  • Wall 1st Flr Steel
  • Wall ADD Flr Steel
  • Wall Steel
  • ENG EP Inspection
  • ENG Sewer Structures
  • ENG Site Drainage
  • ENG Stormdran Struct
  • Final Engineering
  • Infiltration Trench
  • SS Lat Repair
  • SS Lat Tap
  • Trench Backfill

Public Works - Operations and Maintenance(530) 894-4200
  • Final Parks Dept
  • Plumb GGI Interceptor
  • Plumb Grease Interceptor
  • Plumb HGI Interceptor

  • Final Fire Dept
  • Sprinkler Hydro

How-To Resources

 
How to Create an Account:
  • How to Create a Public Account
  • How to Create a Contractor Account
How to Apply:
  • How to Apply for a Permit
How to Search:
How to Schedule:
How to Pay:
  • How to Pay a Fee
    Online Payment Portal - Coming Soon!