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FILE 06071 · COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINOSEAT · SAN BERNARDINOPOPULATION · 2.2MVERIFIED · 05 / 2026
Public Compliance Directory · County Hub

San Bernardino.

San Bernardino 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
4
Trades indexed
12
County seat
San Bernardino
Last verified
05 / 2026
FAST FACTS

San Bernardino County at a glance

Quick-reference card
County seatSan Bernardino
Population (est.)2.2M
FIPS06071
Building departmentSan Bernardino County Land Use Services — Building & Safety
Permit portalSan Bernardino County permit portal
Fire marshalSan Bernardino County Fire Protection District
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County of
San Bernardino
· ACTIVE FILE ·
ARTICLE I · COUNTY BASELINE
CODES & LOCAL AUTHORITY
FIPS 06071
Article I · County Baseline

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

2022 California Codes with county amendments.

Unincorporated permits run through Land Use Services. Mountain (Big Bear, Lake Arrowhead), desert, and high-wind overlays trigger additional review. Cities operate independently.

Mountain snow-load areas and desert wind zones have specific structural amendments.

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 · San Bernardino County Land Use Services — Building & SafetyLast 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.

CSLB license is statewide; municipal business tax certificates may apply.

Building

San Bernardino County Land Use Services — Building & Safety

Permits, plans, inspections

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

Office · local
See sources →
Permit portal

San Bernardino County permit portal

Apply, track, pay

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

Office · local
See sources →
Planning / zoning

San Bernardino County Land Use Services

Land use, plan review

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

Office · local
See sources →
Fire marshal

San Bernardino County Fire Protection District

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 San Bernardino 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
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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
San Bernardino County Land Use Services — Building & Safety
Surety BondTied to state license or county permit
Conditional
$25k contractor bond on active license
State or county
County overlayWorkers' comp required with employees. Permit type and overlay may add liability requirements.
Verify
Varies
San Bernardino County Land Use Services — Building & Safety
Source · San Bernardino County Land Use Services — Building & SafetyVerify before filing
ARTICLE IV · INDEXED CITIES
CITIES IN SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
4 CITIES
Article IV · Browse by City

Indexed cities in San Bernardino 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.

FontanaSan Bernardino County
01
OntarioSan Bernardino County
02
Rancho CucamongaSan Bernardino County
03
San BernardinoSan Bernardino County
04
ARTICLE V · TRADES
TRADES IN SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
12 TRADES
Article V · Trades

Trades branching in San Bernardino 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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05 / 2026
County

San Bernardino County Land Use Services — Building & Safety

Department that issues permits and schedules inspections for unincorporated areas.

San Bernardino County permit portal
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Planning

San Bernardino County Land Use Services

Land use, zoning review, and plan approvals.

Local planning office
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Fire

San Bernardino County Fire Protection District

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 San Bernardino County?+
Usually yes — the baseline is the state license through California Contractors State License Board. San Bernardino 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 (San Bernardino County Land Use Services — Building & Safety). Work inside an incorporated city normally files with that city's department.Source · San Bernardino County Land Use Services — Building & Safety
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.

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

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