Permitting

Orange County’s “Dream Builders”: First-ever Conference Celebrates Team 400

Orange County issues roughly 81,000 vertical building permits a year — including projects small in scope, like a 150-square-foot addition to a single-family home,...

Buyer Beware: The Importance of Hiring Licensed Contractors and Avoiding Unpermitted Work

During the recovery period from a major storm, reports of unlicensed building activity and unpermitted work generally increase. Don’t fall victim to individuals that may...

Scam Alert: The Importance of Hiring Licensed Contractors

Unsuspecting consumers can be easy prey for unlicensed contractors, whose bids almost invariably come in lower than bids from licensed contractors. The strong appeal...

Orange County Government’s Division of Building Safety Launches Economic Incentive to Reduce Permit Costs

In order to spur new construction activity and support efforts to assist our community with economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, Orange County Government’s...

Orange County Government Expands Permitting Workspace to Enhance Customer Service

Mayor Teresa Jacobs and leadership from across Orange County Government joined the Division of Building Safety for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the renovation and...

Orange County Government Launches Online Fence Permitting for Homeowners and Contractors

Orange County Government approves up to 4,000 residential fence permits annually. To efficiently serve this high-demand permit type, the County is now offering homeowners...

Orange County Government Permitting Services Launches Online Access to Get in Line

With the launch of Orange County Government’s new queuing system, customers can now get in line or schedule appointments remotely online for select permitting...

Orange County Encourages Tree Trimming in Preparation for Hurricane Season

June 1 marks the beginning of the Atlantic hurricane season. In preparation, Orange County homeowners are being advised to keep their trees trimmed and...

Orange County’s Division of Building Safety Expands Fast Track Online Permitting Services

Orange County Government has expanded its online permitting services to provide access to all licensed contractors for most permits. Now, licensed building contractors may...