Permit Center

The City of Stockton Permit Center assists customers with every aspect of the permitting process, from initial questions and pre-application meetings through inspections and final certificate of occupancy. 

The Permit Center houses:

• Building and Life Safety,
• Engineering & Transportation Planning (planning/permit administration),
• Fire Prevention,
• Municipal Utilities(MUD),
• Planning Divisions.

Learn more on the Development Oversight Commission's presentation on Development Impact Fees.

Downtown Development Handbook

Use the City's Downtown Development Handbook (79 pages)  to better understand Stockton's development process. 

This handbook helps navigate the City's planning entitlement process and provides direction on other aspects of developing downtown.  

Questions about the Permit Center? 

Contact Us or submit a service request through Ask Stockton.

Permit Center is a WiFi Hotspot.      

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This City of Stockton web page last reviewed on --- 10/9/2018