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Planning Application and Building Permits

As of April 1, 2022 building permit applications for new Residential, Retail, Office, or Hotel
buildings must include all-electric (no natural gas) design.
Learn more about the All-Electric Ordinance.

The Application and Permit Center strives to make permit processing easier for applicants seeking land use or building permits by providing clear information, a solid understanding of the development process, and excellent customer service.

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News Flash - Permit and Applications

Changes to DCD's Building and Planning Fees

Effective August 10, 2022 there will be an increase in building and four new planning fees. Read more...
All-Electric New Construction Ordinance for Residential, Hotel, Office or Retail Buildings Adopted

On January 18, 2022, the County Board of Supervisors adopted an All-Electric Ordinance Read more...

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Physical Address
30 Muir Road
Martinez, CA 94553

Phone: 925-655-2700

Fax: 925-655-2744

Application and Permit Staff can assist with answering questions about zoning, planning applications, and build permits.
Hours
Monday through Thursday
7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday
7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
We are continuing to offer 100% digital application submittal and no longer accept paper applications or plans.
Building Code Interpretation Hotline

Phone: (925) 655-2737
Scheduling Building Inspections

Phone: 925-646-4108

Information on Scheduling Inspections

Codes, Plans and Ordinances

Codes, Plans and Ordinances

Building Code and Ordinances - Title 7 of the County Code (the Building Code) and relevant Building Ordinances.

Zoning Code and Ordinances - Title 8 of the County Code (the Zoning Code), relevant Zoning Ordinances, and community P-1 Zoning Codes.

General Plan - The Contra Costa County General Plan expresses the broad goals and policies, and specific implementation measure, which guide decisions on future growth, development, and conservation of resources through 2020.

Specific Plans - Specific Plans are a special set of development standards that apply to a particular geographic Area. Many of the unincorporated communities in Contra Costa County have Specific Plans.