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FILE 06113 · COUNTY OF YOLOSEAT · WOODLANDPOPULATION · 217KVERIFIED · 05 / 2026
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Yolo.

Yolo 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
Woodland
Last verified
05 / 2026
FAST FACTS

Yolo County at a glance

Quick-reference card
County seatWoodland
Population (est.)217K
FIPS06113
Building departmentYolo County Planning and Public Works Department
Permit portalYolo County Citizen Access Portal
Fire marshalYolo County Fire Marshal
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County of
Yolo
· ACTIVE FILE ·
ARTICLE I · COUNTY BASELINE
CODES & LOCAL AUTHORITY
FIPS 06113
Article I · County Baseline

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

Yolo County has adopted the 2022 California Building Standards Code (Title 24) with local amendments.

The county handles building permits for all unincorporated areas, while incorporated cities like Woodland, Davis, West Sacramento, and Winters maintain their own independent building and planning departments. Projects in unincorporated areas must comply with specific county zoning ordinances, and properties located within the Yolo Bypass or designated flood zones require additional hydraulic review and elevation certifications.

The county enforces a Right-to-Farm ordinance that requires property owners in agricultural zones to acknowledge and accept potential nuisances associated with standard farming operations.

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 · Yolo County Planning and Public Works DepartmentLast 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 are not required to register locally beyond maintaining an active California state contractor license.

Building

Yolo County Planning and Public Works Department

Permits, plans, inspections

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

Office · local
See sources →
Permit portal

Yolo County Citizen Access Portal

Apply, track, pay

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

Office · local
See sources →
Planning / zoning

Yolo County Planning Division

Land use, plan review

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

Office · local
See sources →
Fire marshal

Yolo County Fire Marshal

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 Yolo 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
Yolo County Planning and Public Works Department
Surety BondTied to state license or county permit
Conditional
$25k contractor bond on active license
State or county
County overlayContractors must provide proof of valid California state licensure and workers' compensation insurance as required by the Contractors State License Board.
Verify
Varies
Yolo County Planning and Public Works Department
Source · Yolo County Planning and Public Works DepartmentVerify before filing
ARTICLE IV · INDEXED CITIES
CITIES IN YOLO COUNTY
1 CITY
Article IV · Browse by City

Indexed cities in Yolo 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.

DavisYolo County
01
ARTICLE V · TRADES
TRADES IN YOLO COUNTY
12 TRADES
Article V · Trades

Trades branching in Yolo 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
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Flooring
CODE · FL
GL
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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
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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
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
County

Yolo County Planning and Public Works Department

Department that issues permits and schedules inspections for unincorporated areas.

Yolo County Citizen Access Portal
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Planning

Yolo County Planning Division

Land use, zoning review, and plan approvals.

Local planning office
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Fire

Yolo County Fire Marshal

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 Yolo County?+
Usually yes — the baseline is the state license through California Contractors State License Board. Yolo 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 (Yolo County Planning and Public Works Department). Work inside an incorporated city normally files with that city's department.Source · Yolo County Planning and Public Works Department
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.

Yolo 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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