Butte County Department of Development Services

05/29/2026

Please check out our video of the Honey Run Covered Bridge!

For National Building Safety Month, Development Services wanted to highlight the Honey Covered Bridge to honor what this structure means for the community. T...

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

Don't forget - tomorrow, Thursday 5/28, is our Codes and Coffee event, from 9am to 12pm.

Connect with Building, Planning, and Code Enforcement staff for questions, guidance, and conversation. We hope to see you there!

Date: Thursday, May 28
Time: 9am to 12pm
Place: 7 County Center Drive, Oroville

05/22/2026

Congratulations to the Butte County Building Division for winning California Building Officials 2026 Building Department of the Year!

05/18/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, Butte County offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026.

On this day, and every day, let us remember, "The legacy of brave men and women who have fought and died for their country is the freedom we enjoy as Americans."
– Lucian Adams

05/18/2026

⚠️ Storm Damage Repair Information ⚠️

If your home or building has been damaged, please read this post for important information and guidance.

If your home or building has been damaged:
1. Evacuate any unsafe structure immediately and notify emergency personnel.

2. Once notified, Emergency Service Agencies will coordinate with the Department of Development Services for the building safety inspection. If the building is determined to be unsafe, it may be Red Tagged until the required repairs are properly completed.

3. Permits are required for most repairs. For more details on repair work that requires a permit, see the information below or contact the Building Division.

4. Need help finding a licensed contractor? Licensed contractor lists are available through the Contractors State License Board at CSLB.ca.gov.

5. Protect yourself by verifying contractor licenses for work exceeding $1,000 in labor and materials.

We’re here to help. Please contact the Butte County Building Division if you have questions or need assistance at 530.552.3699 or [email protected]

🔨 Repairs and Building Permits:

• Required Permits: Some minor repairs requiring a permit may include changes to electric and gas service equipment such as reconnecting services equipment, changing or repairing electric service conductors, service masts, and weather heads.

• Minor residential repairs not requiring a Building Permit include:
- Siding replacement or repair of 100 square feet or less
- Roof covering replacement or repair (shingles, tiles, etc.) of 100 square feet or less

Disclosure – Emergency Permits and Work:
In an emergency situation where equipment replacements or repairs must be completed, the permit application shall be submitted within the next business day.

05/11/2026

Building Safety Month is for all ages! Kids can join the fun with our Building Safety Month coloring page featuring Buzzy the Bee! 🐝

Families can print the posted image at home or pick up a coloring page during your visit to our office.

🌟 It’s a fun way to keep kids busy while we assist you with the services we provide.

05/11/2026

FREE Residential Green Waste Disposal Days at Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility for 2026

Butte County residents living in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) may dispose of green waste for free at the Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility on the designated days listed below.

📍 To see if your property is in the WUI zone, visit https://gisportal.buttecounty.net/portal/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=31a4621f40344a5ba90de1b093fd5bc7&fbclid=IwY2xjawRrDetleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFYdWNJWGsyR2N3Rmxvb0Yzc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqQcb0aWPB7NWVaZuEJF3qtIjZFbgG7NSy5eE8YWh6B5RfTse71Xnp6a2yA__aem_YqVRIsJPs3_bOeoNYEob-Q

Residents must show a valid ID to the front gate staff upon arrival.

🌐 For more information, visit buttecounty.net/publicworks or call 530-552-5687.

Free Residential Green Waste Disposal Days (7:00 am - 3:00 pm)
May: 2, 6, 10, 22
June: 1, 9, 14, 27
July: 1, 5, 10, 18, 20, 29

05/06/2026

Join us on May 28 at any time from 9am-12pm for our annual Codes & Coffee event! See the flyer for details.

Permit questions keeping you awake? Let’s chat it out over a coffee date! ☕

Join us for Codes & Coffee - ask questions, get guidance, and connect with our team.

Date: Thursday, May 28
Time: 9am to 12pm
Place: 7 County Center Drive, Oroville

Open door, open conversation - no appointments needed.

04/16/2026

🚨 Community Cleanup for Concow & Yankee Hill Residents🚨

Join our FREE Concow & Yankee Hill Cleanup on Saturday, April 25 from 9am to 1pm at Pines Yankee Hill Hardware (11300 Miller Flat Rd, Yankee Hill).
Please review the flyer carefully — ONLY approved items will be accepted!

🚫 We CANNOT accept:
❌ Tires / Car parts
❌ Household / bagged garbage
❌ Hazardous materials (paint, chemicals, batteries, etc.)

Please check the flyer for full details! Contact Code Enforcement for any additional questions or information 530-552-3702.