Office Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday:
8:00 am - 3:30 pm (closed from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm)
Closed on Tuesdays
Upcoming 2023 Code Cycle:
- Deadline for submitting Electronic Building Permit Applications and Plan Review Submittals under the 2019 Code will be 12/31/2022. Applications/submittals must be 100% complete; incomplete submittals will be rejected. We encourage early submittal to ensure review for completeness can be conducted prior to deadline.
The Building Division issues Building Permits, performs inspections to ensure compliance of California Building Code, TRPA regulations, and City of South Lake Tahoe Ordinances for all construction, enforces driveway encroachments, ADA issues, and investigates all South Lake Tahoe building and substandard housing complaints.
Be familiar with temporary construction site Best Management Practices (BMPs) before construction season! Visit the City Of South Lake Tahoe Stormwater Program webpage for more information about temporary construction site BMPs.
Looking for plans? Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions Page.
Video Inspection Program
Building Official available by appointment only
