Building Permits in Santa Ana, California
City in Orange County
Verified August 2026
Adopted Construction Codes
These are the state-level code editions for California. They apply in Santa Anaunless 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.
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Published fee amounts by permit type, how Santa Ana calculates them, plan review and surcharges — quoted from the official fee schedule.
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Deck, fence, shed, water heater and more — whether Santa Ana requires a permit, what to submit, which inspections it publishes, and what it charges. Every line quoted from a Santa Ana document.
Permit Requirements
building permit
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deck permit
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electrical permit
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fence permit
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reroof permit
Santa Ana specificsFees, required documents and the inspection sequence is available to BuildSpec members. Sign inStart free 14-day trial
retaining wall permit
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shed permit
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water heater permit
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Building Department
No consolidated building permit fee schedule published online; fees vary by scope of work, with itemized electrical, plumbing and mechanical fees on the permit applications - contact the Permit Counter for current fees.
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