Building Department Office and Inspection Hours

The City of Auburn Building Department has implemented COVID-19 prevention protocols, including modifications to our submittal processes to reduce the need to visit our office.

Building Permits, Planning and Public Works Inspection Services

The following describes the services that remain available along with a description of how to contact The City of Auburn for such services. We encourage the public to contact City staff by email for the quickest response. 

Public Inquiries

For general questions regarding building permits, public works permits, or planning permits please email Amy Franklin or call 530-823-4211 x136.

To speak with a building inspector, please email Dave Nelson or call 530-823-4211 x133.

Submittal of Building Permit Applications

Residential and Commercial basic permits (water heaters, reroofs, electrical, etc.) without (not requiring) plan review – applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online. Permits will be processed and issued in an expedited time frame if all paperwork has been provided.  

Building Permit applications for other projects (SFD, New Structures, Additions, Remodels, Change in Use, etc.) requiring plan review, applicants are encouraged to apply online or in person.

Questions about the online application process can be answered by Amy Franklin or call 530-823-4211 x136.

Building Inspections

Building Inspections are conducted on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays with no inspections being conducted on Wednesdays. To schedule an inspection please call 530-823-4211 x 389. 

Building, Planning and Public Works Department Office Hours

Permit issuance – Monday through Friday 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm.

Building Official Office Hours- No appointment necessary. Monday through Friday 8am-9am and 4pm-5pm. Applicants are strongly encouraged to email Jon or call 530-823-4211 x123.  The Building Official is also available by appointment only Wednesdays 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm.

General Planning Inquiries: Planning staff is available every Wednesday (8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) and (1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.) No appointment necessary. Applicants are strongly encouraged to email Tonya or call 530-823-4211 x140.  Planning Application Submittals: by appointment only Tuesday (8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.) and Friday (8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.). 

Public Works Manager office hours- No appointment necessary. Monday through Friday 8am-9am and 4pm-5pm. Applicants are strongly encouraged to email Mengil or call 530-823-4211 x145.   The Public Works Manager is also available by appointment only Wednesdays 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm.