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Glenn County, CA Building Safety: Building Permits (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Governing section: Glenn County Code § 15.11.030
Applies in: Unincorporated Glenn County only
Permit expires: 180 days if work not started
Extension: One 180-day extension allowed
Revocation notice: 5 days written notice
Appeal window: 10 days to hearing, 5 days to Board

Summary

Anyone erecting, constructing, moving, enlarging, converting, altering, repairing or demolishing a building in unincorporated Glenn County must file a permit application with the county building department before starting work, per Glenn County Code Section 15.11.030.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Glenn County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Any person desiring to erect, construct, reconstruct, move, enlarge, convert, alter, repair or demolish any apartment, house, manufactured or mobilehome on a foundation, hotel, dwelling or other building shall file with the building department an application on a form provided by the building department for a permit.

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Full Breakdown

010). 030 requires anyone who wants to erect, construct, reconstruct, move, enlarge, convert, alter, repair or demolish an apartment, house, manufactured or mobilehome on a foundation, hotel, dwelling or other building to file an application with the building department. The application must name the property owner and contractor, list their residence and business mailing addresses, give the legal description and street address of the property, describe the kind of building and its purpose, state the number of stories and square footage, estimate the cost of the work, and include any plans, diagrams, computations or specifications the building official requires. 060). 070). 090).

Violations & Fines

Working without an approved permit, or contrary to one, is unlawful under Section 15.11.150, which bars erecting, altering, repairing, converting or demolishing any building or structure, or installing electrical, plumbing, heating or hazardous-materials systems, in violation of Title 15. If an inspection shows work does not comply with the permit's terms, the building official can revoke the permit after five days' written notice (Section 15.11.100). A denied or revoked applicant may request a hearing before the building official within 10 days, and may further appeal the building official's decision to the Board of Supervisors by filing written notice with the county clerk within five days of that decision (Sections 15.11.110, 15.11.120).

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit to remodel a house in unincorporated Glenn County?

Yes. Section 15.11.030 requires a permit application to the building department before you erect, construct, reconstruct, move, enlarge, convert, alter, repair or demolish a dwelling or other building in unincorporated Glenn County, including manufactured homes on a foundation.

What has to be in a Glenn County building permit application?

The owner and contractor's names and addresses, the property's legal description and street address, the type and purpose of the building, the number of stories and square footage, the estimated cost of the work, and any plans or specifications the building official requires.

How long is a Glenn County building permit good for?

It expires if work is not started within 180 days of issuance, or if work stops for 180 days. The chief building official may grant one written extension of up to 180 days for justifiable cause.

Can Glenn County revoke a building permit mid-project?

Yes. If an inspection finds the work does not comply with the permit's terms or applicable rules, the building official can revoke it after giving the owner five days' written notice, per Section 15.11.100.

Sources & Official References

[1]Glenn County Code (Municipal Code Online, print view)

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