What's New
- Paper applications are no longer necessary
- Building Department services are available Monday - Friday during normal County business hours
- Minor permits issued over the counter, same day (see list below)
Permit Intake Process
CONTRACTORS DOING BUSINESS WITHIN THE CITY OF WHEATLAND MUST HAVE A VALID BUSINESS LICENSE FROM THE CITY PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT
When applying for a permit, the following information is required:
- Location of project (street address or Assessor’s Parcel Number)
- Legal owner’s name, address and phone number
- Contractor's license number (Contractors must have a current business license with the City of Wheatland)
- Valuation or job cost of the proposed work
- Building construction plans
- Detailed description of the work
Permits Available Over the Counter
- Re-roof
- HVAC replacement
- Window replacement
- Siding repair/maintenance/upgrade
- Residential remodel (no additional square footage)
- Electrical service replacement
- Roof mounted solar
- Water heater
Plan Review Process
Projects that require reviews:
- Permit Technicians will route your application to all necessary departments
- Permit Technicians will provide the applicant with any necessary forms to be completed by outside agencies (school, air quality, etc.)
- Customer questions regarding plan review comments or corrections need to be directed to the reviewing department for a response.
- Once all reviews have been approved, the applicant will be notified by our Permit Technicians
Permit Issuance Process
In order to get your permit issued:
- All outside agency forms must be returned to the Permit Technicians
- All permit fees must be paid in full
- All impact fees with the City of Wheatland must be paid (Click here for impact fee information)
- The applicant must come to the Yuba County Building Department to sign permit documents
Inspection Process
Inspection Scheduling options:
- Automated phone service (IVR system) call (530) 749-5640. IVR Code List
- On-line Permit Center inspection dashboard (you must be a contractor or registered user. Click here to Register)
Inspection Schedule: Click here to view Today's Inspection Schedule.