The Building Division issues permits for commercial, industrial, and residential projects, performs plan checks and inspections, helps the public and contractors with construction questions, and abates non-conforming and substandard housing.
Before you build or remodel, please consult our Building Division to make sure your project has the proper permits and conforms to applicable codes and zoning ordinances.
The Building Division will try to accommodate all your inspection needs. Permits can usually be issued over the counter for re-roofs, new HVAC units, replacement of water and gas lines, water heaters, and electrical work. Other projects will usually require plan checks that may take 2 to 6 weeks, depending on size and complexity of project. You may schedule an inspection Monday through Friday. Saturday inspections are by special arrangement and you will incur additional cost. Please make sure your project is ready for its inspection before you call it in.
Contacts
Building Division/ Development Services Department
City of Lincoln
600 Sixth Street
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 434-2470
(916) 645-3552 fax
building@ci.lincoln.ca.us
Downloads
High Density Residential Building Permit Fees (pdf) 102k
Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program (pdf) 449k
Schedule of Development Services Fees (pdf) 19k
Temporary Sign Permit Request (pdf) 37k
Building Permit Application for Fire Systems (pdf) 54k
ADA Guide for Small Businesses (pdf) 856k
Solar Panel Installations (PDF) 2464k
Value, Plan Check & Permit Fee Table (PDF) 1841k
Patio Cover Requirements (pdf) 35k
Daily Inspection Request Form (pdf) 80k
Swimming Pool Submittal Checklist (pdf) 69k
Alternate Materials (pdf) 35k
Building Handout Minimum Erosion (PDF) 35k
Conditions for use of PEX in the City of Lincoln (PDF) 85k
Cutting a Hole in Your Ceiling? Read This First! (PDF) 27k
Building Permit Application (pdf) 67k
Roofing Requirements (PDF) 282k
Commercial/Industrial Building Permit Fees (pdf) 79k
Special Inspection and Testing Form (pdf) 34k
Residential Permit Fees (pdf) 159k
Owner/Builder Form (PDF) 36k
Permission to Enter Form (pdf) 31k
Building Plan Submittal Requirements (pdf) 68k
Current Approved Projects List (pdf) 1297k
Work Exempt from Building Permits (PDF) 33k
Demolition Permit (PDF) 38k
Request for Occupancy (pdf) 37k
Frequently Asked Questions (pdf) 60k
Residential Sample Fees (pdf) 47k
Request for Reports (pdf) 34k
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