Sacramento Minor Permits and Residential Inspection Guide

Sacramento online minor permits include water heaters, HVAC, reroofing, electrical minor work, and virtual inspection rules for some residential web permit types.

Permit takeaway

Sacramento says minor permits are permits for which no construction plans are required, with code compliance reviewed in the field.

Zoning and placement

Minor permit status does not remove the need to verify zoning, planning, utility, or other approvals when exterior or site conditions are affected.

Building and trade review

Sacramento requires inspections before work is covered or concealed, and approved plans and the building permit must be available onsite.

Call before applying when

Call before applying if the work includes HVAC, water heater, reroofing, minor electrical, solar PV, EV charger, or if the inspector will need access inside an occupied home.

Documents to prepare

• Online minor permit application
• Contractor information if applicable
• Equipment details
• Approved plans if required

Inspection planning

• Apply through the Public Permit Portal
• Schedule inspections online
• Use virtual inspections when required for listed residential web permit types
• Leave permit and approved plans onsite

Official sources

• Sacramento Minor Permits
• Sacramento Online Minor Permits
• Sacramento Inspections FAQs

This guide is a planning summary. Always verify the current requirements with the local office before starting work.