Building Permits in Dana Point, California
Adopted Construction Codes
These are the state-level code editions for California. They apply in Dana Pointunless a verified local adoption or amendment is noted — in local-adoption states, confirm the city or county's own code editions with the building department.
Permit Requirements
Building Department
Permit fee schedule ↗ · fee schedule checked August 2026
Building fees are based on project valuation per the city's Building Valuation Data sheet, with flat unit fees for mechanical/electrical/plumbing items and plan check/inspection billed at staff hourly rates.
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