Community Development
The Community Development Department plays a vital role in guiding the City’s growth, economic vitality, neighborhood preservation, and overall quality of life. The department is responsible for overseeing Planning, Economic Development, Housing, and Building and Safety services, ensuring that development within the community is orderly, sustainable, and aligned with the City’s long-term vision and goals.
All applications are to be submitted through the Yucaipa Permit Exchange online portal. To help prepare a thorough submittal package, use the pertinent Application Checklist.
Note: If you need additional support navigating the online permitting portal, reference our User Help Guides.
The Building & Safety Division is an essential component of the planning process to ensure safe, accessible, and sustainable structures in the City of Yucaipa. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the Building & Safety Division performs plan check and inspection services to advance public safety in the built environment and to ensure compliance with all California Building Codes. The responsibilities of the Division also include providing the general public with basic construction information, calculating fees, and issuing building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and demolition permits.
