Building permits in San Bernardino County, California
Of the 10 common home projects we have verified in San Bernardino County, 7 need a permit outright and 3 depend on size or scope. Click any project for the full rule, fee, and how to apply.
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- in San Bernardino County
San Bernardino County Land Use Services Department, Building and Safety Division
- County Government Center, 385 N. Arrowhead Ave., First Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92415
- Phone: 909-387-8311
- Official permit page
- Permit portal
- Official fee schedule
Look up a permit in San Bernardino County
San Bernardino County runs an online permit portal. Many local portals let you check application status, search permit records, and view inspection results without calling the office.
What needs a permit in San Bernardino County
Of the 10 common home projects we have verified in San Bernardino County, 7 need a permit outright and 3 depend on size or scope. Click any project for the full rule, fee, and how to apply.
| Project | Permit needed? | Threshold | Typical fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck Permit | It depends | floor area of a detached residential accessory structure | ...Deck, Carport, Patio Cover": for Construction Type VA/VB the base cost is $691 at... |
| Electrical Permit | Permit required | Any size | ...fees effective July 1, 2026: "Meter change out and upgrades only" $195.00, "New... |
| Fence Permit | It depends | height of a fence or block wall | ...flat fee: "Chain link, wood and/or wrought iron fencing: A) Residential" is $117.00... |
| HVAC Permit | Permit required | Any size | ...residential mechanical fees effective July 1, 2026: "HVAC change out only" $156.00... |
| Patio Permit | Permit required | Any size | ...Deck, Carport, Patio Cover": for Construction Type VA/VB the base cost is $691 at... |
| Plumbing Permit | Permit required | Any size | ..."Fixture or traps including water drainage piping and backflow protection": $156.00... |
| Pool Permit | Permit required | Any size | ...July 1, 2026 for "Swimming pools accessory to single-family dwellings": $647.00... |
| Roof Replacement Permit | Permit required | Any size | ...1, 2026: "Re-roofs: A) Residential (with detached or attached garage)" is $234.00... |
| Shed Permit | It depends | floor area of a detached residential accessory structure | ...is "U Accessory-Barn or Shed": for Construction Type VA/VB the base cost is $3,091... |
| Solar Permit | Permit required | Any size | ...systems for single family residential - roof mount system": plan review $215.00... |
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San Bernardino County permit fees compared with nearby California localities
| California locality | Deck Permit | HVAC Permit | Electrical Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino County | ...for Construction Type VA/VB the base cost is $691 at... | ...July 1, 2026: "HVAC change out only" $156.00, "Wall... | ...2026: "Meter change out and upgrades only" $195.00... |
| Alameda County | ...A building permit fee table (for example, '$381.46... | ...Permit 18% of Building Permit Fees, $140.00... | ...Permit 20% of Building Permit Fees, $140.00... |
| Contra Costa County | No deck-specific flat fee is published | ...Schedule S-002 D.6, "Mechanical Permit (Other) $75.00... | ...Schedule S-002 C.6, "Electrical Permit (Other) $75.00... |
| Fresno County | No flat deck permit fee is published | ...Code Fees, FY 2026-27: Issuing each permit... | ...Code Fees, FY 2026-27: Issuing permits $42.77... |
Each cell is the opening clause of that California jurisdiction's own fee schedule; the full wording and source sit on each permit page.
San Bernardino County permit questions, answered from the data
- Do you need a permit in San Bernardino County?
- For most projects, yes. Of the 10 permit types we have verified for San Bernardino County, 7 always require a permit (for example an electrical permit), 3 depend on size or scope (a deck permit, for instance). Each San Bernardino County permit type's page states the exact rule and its source.
- How much does a permit cost in San Bernardino County?
- San Bernardino County publishes a fee for 10 of the 10 permit types we cover, each quoted on its page from the jurisdiction's own schedule (linked on every page that carries one). Fees are set by San Bernardino County Land Use Services Department, Building and Safety Division; we do not estimate or mark them up.
- Where do you apply for a permit in San Bernardino County?
- San Bernardino County Land Use Services Department, Building and Safety Division issues permits in San Bernardino County, with an online portal for applications, plan uploads and status checks, and takes questions at 909-387-8311. The San Bernardino County official page and portal are linked in the office section above.
How the San Bernardino County pages were verified. 10 permit types, 9 distinct official sources, most recently checked . Every rule is read from San Bernardino County Land Use Services Department, Building and Safety Division or the applicable code and cited on its page; anything we could not confirm for San Bernardino County is marked rather than estimated. How we verify.