Residential Projects

I want to... I want to... Build a
New Home

The Residential Permit Process

Determine Special Development Conditions
Determine if Permit is Required
Project Review/Project Approval
Fees & Permit Issuance

Building Inspections
Project is Complete!


I want to...

Remodel an Existing Home


I want to... Tear down a building
Demolition

Exceptions for residential projects
A building permit may not be required for all residential projects.

Building Permit Fee Estimator (Currently Unavailable)
Use this online tool to get building permit fee estimates for your City of Rocklin residential building projects.

New State Code
Effective January 1, 2011

All new permit submittals received on or after
January 1, 2011 will be required to meet the new
2010 California Building Standards Codes which are based on the International Building Codes.

The adopted text for the new code may be viewed at the California Building Standards Commission's website under the "2009 Annual Code Adoption Cycle" link.

Title 24 Code Adoption Cycle Highlights include but are not limited to the following significant changes:

• New California Residential Code in Part 2.5 based on the International Residential Code
• Fire sprinkler system requirements for one and two family dwellings (CAL Fire News Release)
New Mandatory requirements in the CalGreen Code
(Part 11)

Questions?
Contact the Building Division at 916.625.5120.

2008 Building Energy Efficiency Standards Code
Effective January 1, 2010
All new permit submittals received on or after January 1, 2010 will be required to meet the new 2008 Building Energy Efficiency Standards Code for California.

Questions?
Contact the Building Division at 916.625.5120.

Questions?
The links above are for the most common permit types. If you have a question as to whether or not your project requires a permit from the Building Division, please call us at 916.625.5120.

Please note: Every project is different and the process may vary slightly. The information provided is for general reference only.

City of Rocklin City of Rocklin, 3970 Rocklin Road, Rocklin, CA, 95677 | Placer County
Phone 916.625.5000 | Fax 916.625.5095 | TTY 916.632.4013

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