The Building Division administers State and County building codes and ordinances to ensure buildings are safe for occupancy. This is accomplished through the permitting, plan review and inspection process.

North Complex Fire Information

Camp Fire Information

What's New in Building

January 15, 2020
Biggs Unified School District Fee Increase.

January 6, 2020
Durham Unified School District 14-day Notice of Proposal to Implement Developer Fees.

December 28, 2020
Development Services Fees will receive a CPI increase of 3.1% for most of our fees, with an effective date of 1/11/21.

March 10, 2020
The Building Division is now recruiting for the positions of Plan Check Engineer, Building Plans Examiner, and Building Inspector.

March 3, 2020 
Building Stakeholder's Meeting

February 28, 2020
Camp Fire Construction Connection & Home Builder's Resource Connection

January 27, 2020
Building Permit Center opens at 6295 Skyway

December 11, 2019
Building Stakeholder's Meeting

2019 California Codes take effect 1/1/2020.  Local adoption of the codes was approved by the Butte County Board of Supervisors Tuesday 11/5/2019.  Select the link to view the approved Ordinance including local amendments.

Plan Check

Online Center

The Online Center allows Licensed Contractors and home owners to apply for and receive building permits over the internet. It allows applicants to follow the status of their permit application and request inspections. Additionally, it allows the public to review permits and property information.

View the Online Center.