San Diego Building Permits

The San Diego Development Services Department manages all building and trade permits through the OpenDSD portal. Most minor residential projects qualify for streamlined 'No-Plan' processing.

🏛 City of San Diego Development Services Department 📅 Updated April 2026

San Diego Permitting Note: Fences up to 6 feet tall are generally exempt from building permits, but structures 45 years or older always require a historic review before any permit is issued.

Project Types in San Diego