Company OverviewWhere we work · San Bernardino County
New home plans in San Bernardino County.
We prepare new-home plan sets from the valley floor to the mountain and desert communities, and work through plan check toward Ready to Issue.
Agencies
Land Use Services Building & Safety and Planning, with applications through EZ Online Permitting (EZOP).
Reviews & clearances we often see
San Bernardino County Fire, Office of the Fire Marshal plan review
Environmental Health review of perc reports and OWTS
Water districts
Well permits from County Environmental Health Services: "A well permit is required for the construction, destruction, or rehabilitation of any well."
School district fees
Fire hazard zones under County Fire Protection District Ordinance No. 4489 (June 2025)
How a project usually moves
In our experience, projects here usually move through an EZOP application, Building & Safety plan check, fire review, perc and OWTS review on rural lots, corrections, and then Ready to Issue.
County agencies cover unincorporated areas. Each incorporated city has its own building department and timelines.
Source: lus.sbcounty.gov · ehs.sbcounty.gov · sbcfire.org
Local questions
San Bernardino County, in brief.
Where do applications go?
Through EZOP, the County's online permitting portal.
Source: aca-prod.accela.com
Who handles septic for a single-family home?
Building & Safety permits OWTS construction, with perc and design data.
Source: lus.sbcounty.gov
Is a soils report usual here?
The County says one is "typically required for most structures, including main residences."
Source: wp.sbcounty.gov
Inquire
Tell us about your lot.
We'll review the zoning and the agency list for your address and send you a written proposal.
This page shares general public information, not legal advice. Each city or county makes its own decisions on approvals, timing and fees. Sources were read in October 2026 and agency rules change.