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Do I need a permit for an interior or bathroom remodel in Sacramento, CA?

Short answer: Yes, a permit is required for an interior or bathroom remodel in Sacramento, CA.

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Yes. Non-structural kitchen and bathroom remodels need a building permit (submitted by email with a remodel questionnaire); tile, cabinets and counters alone are exempt.

What changes the answer

Cost

Fee not extracted; see City of Sacramento building fees. Unverified, confirm locally

Fee source: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/community-development/building/permit-services/required-permits

Where to apply

City of Sacramento Community Development, Building Division (Public Permit Portal or counter)

Permitting authority: City of Sacramento Community Development Department, Building Division. Applies inside City of Sacramento limits; unincorporated areas are handled by Sacramento County. Online minor permits are for California-licensed contractors. See also: how to apply for a building permit.

Official sources

“Building permits for residential kitchen and bathroom remodels not involving structural (adding, moving, removing, altering a wall, window or door) alteration must be submitted by email.”

Source: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/community-development/building/permit-services/minor-permits

“Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work. (2)”

Source: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/community-development/building/permit-services/required-permits

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