Inspection Information

To Schedule a Vacation Home Rental (VHR) Inspection:

To Schedule a VHR Inspection Vacation Home Rental (VHR) page or call (530)542-6011

To Schedule a Building Inspection

Please complete the Inspection Request Form (PDF) and send it by email

Inspections requested before 3:00 pm on any business day will be scheduled for the next business day.
Inspections requested after 3:00 pm will be scheduled for the day after the next business day.

Inspections may also be scheduled via telephone, by calling (530) 542-6017

The following information is required when requesting an inspection:

A description of the type of inspection
Name and contact information
Permit number
Project address
Date inspection needed (if different from standard inspection scheduling time)

Standard Inspection Scheduling Times

Inspections are conducted from approximately 9:00 am to 3:00 pm each day.

Inspectors will call 10-20 minutes prior to arrival for each inspection.

Time of inspection can be estimated using the following inspection map.

Be Prepared

Please be prepared for your inspection. A re-inspection fee may be charged if you are not ready or the inspector cannot gain entry. Permit card and plans must be onsite.

Inspection Routes

Please be advised: The Engineering Division may conduct Stormwater Inspections at high priority sites (close to SEZ, steep slopes, etc.) throughout the summer. Inspections will focus on temporary BMPs that protect any and all discharges from the construction site. For more information, visit the Stormwater Program section on the Engineering web page.

Vacation Home Rental (VHR) Inspections

Please call 530-542-6011 for VHR inspection requests. Do not leave requests for VHR inspections on the 530-542-6017 request line.