Permit records
San Diego permit search
San Diego permit records are public. The jurisdiction publishes them through an online record search.
By Mario Bailey Last checked · 10 official sources
- Project types verified
- 10
- in San Diego
- Search verified
- 12 Jul 2026
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- 7650 Mission Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92108
- Phone: 619-446-5000
- Official permit page
- Official fee schedule
What needs a permit in San Diego
Every project type we have verified in San Diego, with the rule, the threshold, and the fee that applies here.
| Project | Permit needed? | Threshold | Typical fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck Permit | It depends | deck over 200 sq ft or over 30 inches above grade or attached to a dwelling requires a permit | Per IB-501 Table 501C effective May 2026: Deck with pre-approved plans $1,148.29 plan... |
| Electrical Permit | Permit required | Any size | ...or panel under IB-103 Table 2 effective May 2026: circuits 15-45 amps $176.57 for... |
| Fence Permit | It depends | fence over 7 feet in height requires a building permit | ...100 linear feet under IB-501 Table 501C effective May 2026: custom plans $2,031.00... |
| HVAC Permit | Permit required | Any size | ...2026: air handler or mini-split, furnace, and package heat pump are each $176.57... |
| Patio Permit | It depends | patio cover accessory to a dwelling under 300 sq ft of projected roof area and no taller than 12 ft and not in a yard setback does not require a permit | Per IB-501 Table 501C effective May 2026: Patio Cover with pre-approved plans $1,501.42... |
| Plumbing Permit | Permit required | Any size | Billed per fixture under IB-103 Table 3B effective May 2026: water heater $122.97... |
| Pool Permit | It depends | prefabricated above-ground pool 5000 gallons or less and under 18 inches deep is exempt; all other pools require a permit | ...501C effective May 2026: Pool/Spa per master plan for a single dwelling $971.73... |
| Roof Replacement Permit | It depends | renewal of roof covering without structural changes is generally exempt; permit required if structural work is needed or roof weight increases above 6 lbs per sq ft | ...dwelling is billed hourly for plan check when plans are required plus $264.25... |
| Shed Permit | It depends | one-story detached accessory structure under 120 sq ft used as non-habitable storage does not require a permit | ...Table 501C effective May 2026 is Garage/Storage for a single dwelling at $1,501.42... |
| Solar Permit | Permit required | Any size | ...IB-301 effective May 2026: no-plan-review residential PV systems pay only a $275.80... |