Mission Statement
Guide land use and development consistent with the General Plan, Building Codes, and related regulations, by providing accurate, timely, and courteous professional and technical services to our customers, to maintain the County’s unique quality of life, protect public safety and the environment and to promote economic vitality for current and future generations.
Public Announcements
Apply for a residential solar or energy storage system permit
El Dorado County has launched an instant permit program for residential solar and battery storage systems. Powered by Symbium, at your convenience, the system allows for electronic submittal, review, and issuance of residential solar and battery storage systems.
Permit Ready Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Program
**Now Available**
The Pre Reviewed ADU Plans Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Program is part of the County of El Dorado’s effort to encourage and accommodate housing needs in the unincorporated communities of the County. The program serves as the foundation for the implementation of the County’s housing strategy to develop, and offer free-of-charge, prototype plans for ADUs to reduce permit costs and encourage housing options affordable to lower-income households.
Updated Fee Schedule
El Dorado County Executed Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations
New MOU’s Defining Fire Protection District Responsibilities
- Cameron Park Fire Department(PDF, 2MB)
- Diamond Springs El Dorado FPD(PDF, 251KB)
- El Dorado County FPD(PDF, 207KB)
- El Dorado Hills Water District(PDF, 1MB)
- Garden Valley FPD(PDF, 1MB)
- Georgetown FPD(PDF, 2MB)
- Lake Valley FPD(PDF, 2MB)
- Meeks Bay FPD(PDF, 1MB)
- Pioneer FPD(PDF, 328KB)
- Rescue FPD(PDF, 2MB)
- Fire Code Amendments
Fire District’s contact information(DOCX, 20KB)
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA)
Permit Processing
Trade Permits by Licensed Contractors are being accepted via email with payment via E-TRAKiT. All other applications and submittals are being processed in the Building Department office during our regular business hours. For permitting questions within the Tahoe Basin please call 530/621-5315.
What Are Mitigation Fees?
Boards, Commissions and Committees
Additional Information
Additional information about building and land use in the Tahoe Basin can be found at TRPA Tahoe Regional Planning Agency.
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