Building

Inspection Request Only: 530-842-8270

Online Permitting Portal

When applying for a building permit through our online portal, please make sure to send two sets of hardcopy plans for residential builds and three sets for commercial builds to our Building Department office before the review process commences.

Building is the most common land development action in Siskiyou County; The following guidelines will assist with the permit application and issuance process. 

Prior to beginning a new single-family dwelling, standalone Accessory Dwelling Units, manufactured homes, commercial or industrial construction projects, please consult with Cal-Fire to confirm that your project site will meet fire response regulations and will be allowed to be built on.  

            CAL FIRE - Siskiyou Unit  Phone: 530-842-3516, 1809 Fairlane Road, Yreka, CA 96097  

• Upon acceptance of your Complete building permit application, the Building Department will initiate the permit review process. 
• The Building Division will route your permit application and critical plan components to the appropriate agencies, County Departments, and partner cities (Fort Jones, Etna, and Montague) for their review and approval signature for your project. (allow two to three weeks)  
• Complete Plan Package with all agency approvals will be checked in the order in which they are deemed complete. 

Currently, the Average Estimated  Review Time for Accepted Complete Plan Submittals is Three Weeks