Administrative overview · FIPS 06011
Colusa 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
Colusa County Community Development Department, Planning and Building Unit
For a project in or near Colusa 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) 458-0481 (Building); (530) 458-0480 (Community Development)
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
1213 Market Street, Colusa, CA 95932
Operating hours
Building office Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; inspections are conducted Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Review expectation
Plan-check review generally takes approximately 2-4 weeks depending on project size and scope. Simple reroofing, water-heater, electrical-panel, and similar repair permits may be issued over the counter.
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 Colusa County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Colusa County Community Development Department, Planning and Building Unit 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) 458-0481 (Building); (530) 458-0480 (Community Development).
How long might review take?
Plan-check review generally takes approximately 2-4 weeks depending on project size and scope. Simple reroofing, water-heater, electrical-panel, and similar repair permits may be issued over the counter.
How are inspections scheduled?
Request inspections by phone at (530) 458-0481 at least three to five days in advance. The permit number, project location, approved stamped plans where applicable, and a posted legible address are required; cancellations must reach the office before 8:00 a.m. on the requested inspection day. The county charges a $47-per-hour re-inspection fee when the required information or site conditions are not ready.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
Colusa County is operating under the 2025 California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24), published July 1, 2025 and effective January 1, 2026, with applicable county ordinances and local fire-safety requirements. N/A. The county's public building materials identify permits as required for new buildings, additions, decks, pools, water heaters, patio covers, renovations, reroofing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC work, and structures over 120 square feet, but do not publish a complete current minor-work exemption list on the reviewed pages.