Administrative overview · FIPS 06003
Alpine County permit authority
The first compliance decision is jurisdictional: identify the office with statutory authority over your parcel, then use its filing and inspection sequence to keep the project moving.
Jurisdictional status
County
This county profile is the primary starting point for unincorporated-area permitting.
Responsible agency
Alpine County Community Development Department, Building Safety Division and Planning Division
For a project in or near Alpine County, this office is the identified point of contact for permit intake, statutory code enforcement, plan review coordination, and inspection release conditions. Confirm the parcel’s boundary and project type before relying on the county lane.
Direct contact
530-694-2140 (Community Development / Building Safety); 530-694-2140 ext. 428 (Building Official Tony Creter)
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
Alpine County Community Development Department, 50 Diamond Valley Road, Markleeville, CA 96120
Operating hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Review expectation
Normal plan review is three weeks; the county warns that peak building seasons and corrections can extend the review period.
Compliance workbench
Choose the next project decision.
Apply online
Open the verified digital gateway, application form, and review timeline.
Open guide →Fees & penalties
Understand fee schedules, enforcement exposure, and stop-work liabilities.
Open guide →Codes & exemptions
Read the code framework, minor-work exemptions, and inspection lane.
Open guide →Agency website
Visit the primary public source for current notices and contact changes.
Open guide →Source trail
Official sources for this profile
Use these direct agency or licensing links to confirm current instructions before you file, pay, or schedule work. External pages control if their information differs from this directory.
Project questions
Frequently asked questions for Alpine County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Alpine County Community Development Department, Building Safety Division and Planning Division is the identified county-level authority for this profile. Confirm that the property is in its service area before filing.
How should I begin an application?
Begin with the online permit gateway listed in the application guide. If the portal does not recognize the address or project type, contact 530-694-2140 (Community Development / Building Safety); 530-694-2140 ext. 428 (Building Official Tony Creter).
How long might review take?
Normal plan review is three weeks; the county warns that peak building seasons and corrections can extend the review period.
How are inspections scheduled?
Building applications are submitted through the Alpine County iWorq portal; inspections are part of the Building Safety Division process. Contact Community Development at 530-694-2140 for scheduling and requirements. The county’s guide states normal plan review is about three weeks, with peak-season delays possible.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
The current published Alpine County building references identify California Code of Regulations Title 24 and documents based on the 2022 California Building Code, 2022 California Residential Code, and 2022 Wildland-Urban Interface regulations; no 2026-specific local edition was published in the reviewed materials. Alpine County requires permits for new buildings over 120 square feet, tenant improvements, solar systems, patio covers, enclosed patios, EV charging stations, additions/alterations, pools/spas, carports/garages/barns, fences over 6 feet, retaining walls over 4 feet or supporting surcharge, electrical/plumbing/mechanical/structural repairs, re-roofing, temporary structures, grading of 50 cubic yards or more, demolition, erosion control, and wall/monument signs. Work below those listed thresholds may be exempt, but setbacks still apply and the Building Safety Division should confirm applicability.