New AI Tool Makes Residential Permitting Easy

Published on March 28, 2024
Economic Development, Community Planning, Agriculture

​​​The Building Permits and Inspection (BPI) Division of the Community Development Department has launched a new “AI tool” to help residential construction c​ustomers with the building permit process! This new tool, known as the “Residential Development Navigation Assistant” (DNA) tool is available on BPI’s homepage

Customers only need a residential address to start. They can then proceed by answering a couple of simple project questions to receive a customized, step-by-step guide that navigates them through the building permit process. 

The DNA tool will determine information such as:

  • Is a building permit required?
  • What department approvals are needed?
  • How to contact these departments
  • What items need to be included within construction submittal documents
  • Forms that will be required during the permit process
  • How to apply online for their project
  • Overview of the review process
  • How to schedule their inspections

Some examples of projects this tool could be used to navigate: 

  • Building Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) 
  • Home remodels
  • Pool installations or modifications
  • Building patios
  • Electric vehicle charger installation
  • And so much more! 

Customers can create an account to keep track of their searches or use the tool as a guest. Please note that this tool is only currently available for single family-residential project, like duplexes, half-plexes and standalone homes. It’s free – check it out today! 

Contact Information

​Ken Casparis

Sacramento County Public Information Office​​​​​​