Welcome to the City of Placerville Development Services Department!  

3101 Center St, 2nd Floor, Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 642-5240 - pville.building@gmail.com

Our mission at the building department is to ensure the safety and integrity of all structures within our community. We are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of construction and code compliance. Our team is committed to providing prompt and efficient service, while also fostering positive relationships with homeowners, contractors, and other stakeholders. We promise to prioritize transparency, professionalism, and accountability in all aspects of our work. Thank you for entrusting us with the responsibility of safeguarding our community's built environment. 
 

Hours of Operation

8:00AM - 11:00AM daily (over the counter permits) 
11:00AM - 3:00PM daily (inspections)

Contact Us

Phone: (530) 642-5240
Email: pville.building@gmail.com

Greg Horsfall
Building Official
ghorsfall@cityofplacerville.org
(530) 642-5577

Helpful Links

• Permit Applications, Fees, and Handouts 
• Inspections - Online Request Form
• California Building Codes 2022 
• Permits - Issued and Finaled By Year
• Fire Reporting (EDC Fire Use only)
• Private Sewer Lateral 

Properties in the City Limits:

Please note: Not all properties with the 95667 ZIP code, including many with "Placerville" addresses, are within the incorporated City limits of Placerville. 
A quick way to know if the property you are interested in is within El Dorado County or Placerville's jurisdiction is to go to: 

• http://edcapps.edcgov.us/building/DesignCriteria.asp and type in the Parcel number.
• Zoning and Look Up for Streets within the City.
• Download our City of Placerville Streets & Address Ranges List .

If you are unsure, please contact us to verify which agency has jurisdiction over the property before you complete the permit paperwork.

update: 4/25/2023