Public Announcements
The Placerville office will be open during normal operating hours on December 24th, 2025. Both the Placerville office and South Lake Tahoe office will be closed on December 25th through the 26th and January 1st.
The South Lake Tahoe office will not be staffed full time from December 24th through January 2nd. There will be date stamped submission boxes available for applicants to drop off documents & plans at the counter. Planning & Building staff will be available in the office if applicants need immediate assistance.
2025 Building Codes Effective January 1, 2026
Starting January 1, 2026, all new plan review and permit applications in El Dorado County must comply with the 2025 California Building Standards Code.
Learn More →2025 Code Updates
New How-To Videos Available!
We now have video walk-throughs to help you apply for basic building permits in our e-TRAKiT permitting system. There are separate videos for contractors and for owner-builders to make the process as clear as possible. Please note: Not all permit types are currently available through e-TRAKiT.
Contractor How-to-Video Owner How-to-Video
Prepare Now for Wildfire Season
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We are currently in the process of updating all Fire Hazard Severity Zones in our system to reflect the recent CAL FIRE updates. As a result, some information on our website may not yet reflect these changes. We appreciate your patience as we work to ensure that our data is accurate and up-to-date. Check here: Fire Hazard Severity Zones | OSFM
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Mission Statement
We are dedicated to serving our citizens with integrity, efficiency, and transparency. Our professional staff work to simplify the planning and building experience for our citizens to encourage a thriving economy for all.