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FILE 06007 · COUNTY OF BUTTESEAT · OROVILLEPOPULATION · 91.7KVERIFIED · 05 / 2026
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Butte.

Butte County in California. This is where the state file translates into the local offices that actually issue the permit, schedule the inspection, and sign the filing. Start with the state baseline, then drill into the right city.

Cities on file
1
Trades indexed
12
County seat
Oroville
Last verified
05 / 2026
FAST FACTS

Butte County at a glance

Quick-reference card
County seatOroville
Population (est.)91.7K
FIPS06007
Building departmentCity-by-city; Chico, Oroville, and other incorporated cities operate their own building departments and permit portals.
Permit portalCity-by-city; Chico and Oroville have their own online portals.
Fire marshalButte County Fire Department / Cal Fire-Butte County
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County of
Butte
· ACTIVE FILE ·
ARTICLE I · COUNTY BASELINE
CODES & LOCAL AUTHORITY
FIPS 06007
Article I · County Baseline

The county inherits from the state. And adds local rules.

2022 California Building Code (Title 24, Part 2) and 2021 International Codes adopted with local amendments.

Incorporated cities like Chico and Oroville manage their own building permits. The County Department of Development Services handles permits for unincorporated areas. Butte County has significant wildfire risk, leading to specific fire-safe building requirements and reviews in many areas.

Butte County has a strong emphasis on defensible space and fire-resistant construction due to its high wildfire risk, often requiring detailed fire safety plans for new construction and remodels in many zones.

How this fits with the state

The state authority here is California Contractors State License Board. The county file does not replace that — it adds the permit office, local overlays, and the actual filing path.

Source · City-by-city; Chico, Oroville, and other incorporated cities operate their own building departments and permit portals.Last verified · 05 / 2026
ARTICLE II · PERMIT OFFICES
WHERE THE PERMIT IS FILED
OPERATING PATH
Article II · Local Offices

Who issues, who inspects, who signs off.

Contractors working in unincorporated areas of Butte County must hold a valid state contractor's license; specific local registration requirements may apply within incorporated cities.

Building

City-by-city; Chico, Oroville, and other incorporated cities operate their own building departments and permit portals.

Permits, plans, inspections

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Permit portal

City-by-city; Chico and Oroville have their own online portals.

Apply, track, pay

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Planning / zoning

Butte County Department of Development Services

Land use, plan review

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Fire marshal

Butte County Fire Department / Cal Fire-Butte County

Prevention, alarms, sprinklers

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
ARTICLE III · INSURANCE & BONDS
COUNTY OVERLAY ON STATE BASELINE
VERIFY BEFORE BIDDING
Article III · County Overlay

What Butte County usually adds.

The state sets the floor. The county and city can require additional certificates, local bonds, or pre-permit registration.

CoverageRequired?MinimumIssued by
Workers' CompensationState rule with county add-ons
Verify
Required with employees; C-8/C-20/C-22/C-39/D-49 no exemption
State authority
General LiabilityOften required by permit type
Conditional
Permit-based
City-by-city; Chico, Oroville, and other incorporated cities operate their own building departments and permit portals.
Surety BondTied to state license or county permit
Conditional
$25k contractor bond on active license
State or county
County overlayStandard California requirements for workers' compensation and liability insurance apply; specific project insurance needs may vary based on scope and location.
Verify
Varies
City-by-city; Chico, Oroville, and other incorporated cities operate their own building departments and permit portals.
Source · City-by-city; Chico, Oroville, and other incorporated cities operate their own building departments and permit portals.Verify before filing
ARTICLE IV · INDEXED CITIES
CITIES IN BUTTE COUNTY
1 CITY
Article IV · Browse by City

Indexed cities in Butte County.

Pick a city to open its trade list. The trade page covers licensing, permits, insurance, and typical costs for that work in that city.

ChicoButte County
01
ARTICLE V · TRADES
TRADES IN BUTTE COUNTY
12 TRADES
Article V · Trades

Trades branching in Butte County.

Each trade opens against the first indexed city in the county. Use the city browser above to open the same trade in another city.

Concrete
CODE · CN
GL
Open file →
Electrical
CODE · EL
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
Flooring
CODE · FL
GL
Open file →
Framing
CODE · FR
GL
Open file →
General Contracting
CODE · GC
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
HVAC
CODE · HV
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
Landscaping
CODE · LS
GL
Open file →
Painting
CODE · PT
GL
Open file →
Pest Control
CODE · PC
State Lic.GL
Open file →
Plumbing
CODE · PL
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
Pool Service
CODE · PS
GLBond
Open file →
Roofing
CODE · RF
LicenseBondGL
Open file →
ARTICLE VI · SOURCES
LOCAL SOURCE REGISTER
VERIFY LOCALLY
Article VI · Sources & Citations

Every filing needs a source trail.

This template keeps the county page honest: local context here, filing decisions made with the issuing office.

State

California Contractors State License Board

Statewide licensing, reciprocity, and renewal rules.

/contractors/california
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County

City-by-city; Chico, Oroville, and other incorporated cities operate their own building departments and permit portals.

Department that issues permits and schedules inspections for unincorporated areas.

City-by-city; Chico and Oroville have their own online portals.
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Planning

Butte County Department of Development Services

Land use, zoning review, and plan approvals.

Local planning office
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Fire

Butte County Fire Department / Cal Fire-Butte County

Prevention, protection systems, and code approvals.

Fire marshal's office
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Frequently Asked

Questions contractors ask before filing.

Q01Do I need a state license to work in Butte County?+
Usually yes — the baseline is the state license through California Contractors State License Board. Butte County and its cities may add local registration before you pull a permit.Source · California Contractors State License Board
Q02Does the county or the city issue the permit?+
It depends on where the work is. Unincorporated areas usually route through the county (City-by-city; Chico, Oroville, and other incorporated cities operate their own building departments and permit portals.). Work inside an incorporated city normally files with that city's department.Source · City-by-city; Chico, Oroville, and other incorporated cities operate their own building departments and permit portals.
Q03What changes between county and state?+
The county adds the actual permit office, local zoning overlays, plan-review timelines, inspections, and local fees. The state license defines who can contract; the county defines how the job gets filed.Source · County and municipal departments

Open the county file. Then pick the city.

Butte County now inherits from the state template and adds its own local detail. The next layer is the city and trade pages.

Browse cities→Back to state←