Public Records Requests

The Department of Planning & Building provides access to the records it maintains in accordance with the California Public Records Act (CPRA).

What is the process?

Make Request

Access to various records, including construction permit records issued after the year 1990, are available on CSS Permit Portal Public Records.  If the record is not found you may submit a California Public Records Act (CPRA) Request to the Department of Planning & Building .

A CPRA Request may be submitted by completing the online CPRA Request Form, or by submitting a request to the Department of Planning & Building via one of the following methods:

  • Email: [email protected];
  • Fax: (805) 781-5603; or
  • US mail or in person: 976 Osos Street, Room 300, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.

Receive Response

Department of Planning & Building staff will respond to the request within 10 business days of receipt of the request. In some instances, 14 days may be required to respond as authorized by California Public Records Act. If hard copy records are requested, any duplication fees must be paid at the time of duplication.

Is there a charge for this service?

A duplication fee may apply.

When and where is this service offered?

This service is available throughout the year during regular business hours except during scheduled holidays.

Location, directions and hours of operation

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Closed Until Further Notice


6555 Capistrano Avenue
Atascadero, CA 93422

Tel: (805) 461-6138

Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM


976 Osos Street Room 200
San Luis Obispo, CA 93408

Tel: (805) 781-5600

Fax: (805) 781-1242

Permits/Inspections: (805) 788-6602

FAQS

A response will be provided within ten (10) business days of the receipt of your request. In some instances, the department may require up to an additional fourteen (14) days to respond, as authorized by the California Public Records Act.

The California Public Records Act applies to writings in County files “containing information relating to the conduct of the public’s business prepared, owned, used, or retained by any state or local agency regardless of physical form or characteristics.” The County will provide those documents to you, unless they are exempt from disclosure under the Public Records Act or other legal reason prevents the documents from being disclosed to the public.