Recent News

Shelf Ready ADU Plans Now Available

12/12/2025

Thanks to a grant awarded to the County by the State Department of Housing and Community Development (Local Early Action Planning "LEAP" Grant), the County of Sacramento has a selection of detached ADU plans available for use by County of Sacramento residents (unincorporated areas only).​​

Technology Fee Notice 2025

11/24/2025

In June 2024, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved a contract to upgrade the County’s permitting software, Accela. Read our Proposed Updates to the Sacramento County Technology Fee.

Streamlining Solar Permitting with SolarAPP+

09/25/2025

Sacramento County has adopted a​n automated permitting tool for licensed contractors to expedite the review time of new residential installations. SolarAPP+, an automated application for permitting new residential rooftop solar and storage systems, will expedite solar installations, encouraging property owners to invest in generating renewable and sustainable energy.