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
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
Mobile and Manufactured Home Permits
For mobile and manufactured home permits, please contact the California Department of Housing and Community Development (916) 255-2501 to determine if your permit is under their jurisdiction or that of the City of Chico Building Division.
2022 California Building Code Change Information
IS IN EFFECT STARTING JANUARY 1, 2023
2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE SIGNIFICANT CHANGES WORKSHOP (RESIDENTIAL)
Below is a link to a recording and slide presentation for a December 5, 2022 Workshop that provided an overview of significant changes to the 2022 California Residential Building Code scheduled to take effect January 1, 2023. City of St. Helena Chief Building Official Philip Henry provided the overview. Workshop sponsors were the City of Chico, Valley Contractors Exchange, Chico Builders Association, and Butte County Development Services.
- MORNING SESSION Video Recording for Residential Building Code Workshop
- AFTERNOON SESSION Video Recording for Residential Building Code Workshop
- Link to Slide Presentation for Residential 2022 Building Code Workshop
2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE CHANGE INFORMATION
The following two links will direct you to the California Building Standards Commission for further information:
- Significant changes to California Codes
Click here to let us know if you have a code question. We will respond to all emails within three working days
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.
eTRAKiT is the City's online building permit portal. It provides public access to search for information and complete common tasks online.
