The Folsom Municipal Code was passed March 22, 2022.

The 2022 California Building Code will be adopted on January 1, 2023

Any project submitted prior to January 1, 2023 can be submitted under the 2019 Code cycle and can remain active under that Code cycle as long as the application and/or permit do not expire. If either the application or permit expire, the project must be submitted as a new project under the 2022 Code cycle (updated documents, new application, new fees, etc.). Applications for Building Permits submitted after January 1, 2023 shall conform to the 2022 Building Code cycle. Please note, the City of Folsom only accepts permit applications via online through eTrakit. December 30, 2022 and January 2, 2023 are City Holidays.

The City of Folsom will start accepting permit application submittals designed under the 2022 Code cycle on November 21.

Expiration of Building Permit Applications
Under current Code, Permit Applications expire 180 days after the date of filing unless the permit has been issued. If the Building Permit has not been issued before expiration, a new application must be filed under the current Code at the time of application.

Expiration of Building Permits
Under current State Law, Building Permits expire 12 months after issuance of the Building Permit unless work has commenced to the satisfaction of the Building Official or, if more than 180 calendar days elapses between approved required inspections after the initial 12-month period. Per the Folsom Municipal Code, Building Permits expire two years after permit issuance. A one-time extension of 180 calendar days may be granted. The extension shall be requested in writing prior to expiration with justifiable cause demonstrated.

Production Homes
Complete applications for Production Home Building Permits submitted with the required supporting documents on or before December 31, 2022 may remain valid under the current code as long as the application and permit do not expire. Applications for Production Home Building Permits made after January 1, 2023 will not be accepted unless master plans reviewed for compliance with the 2022 Code cycle are ready to be issued.

The City of Folsom’s new permitting system, eTRAKiT allows for the submittal, payment, and issuance of building permits completely paperless.  Visit the ePermit Center to learn more about the process. 

Permit applications requiring plan review will be submitted via eTRAKiT. Once the application process is completed and plan check fees are paid, eTRAKiT will create a permit number in ProjectDox for applicants to upload plans and documents for plan review.  Once the plans and documents are approved by plan review staff, issuance fees will be paid through eTRAKiT.  Once the permit is issued, all approved plans and supplemental documents will be available for download in ProjectDox.  To schedule inspections for an Issued Permit, please visit our Inspections Page.

Submitting a Minor Permit?  Visit our eTRAKiT website and fill out the application online.  Upload all necessary attachments (including a copy of the contract stating the valuation) through eTRAKiT as part of the application process and submit.  Staff will contact the applicant via email with issuance fees due or if any additional documentation is required.  Issuance fees can be paid through eTRAKiT.  Once issued, the approved documents will be available through eTRAKiT.  To schedule inspections for an Issued Permit, please visit our Inspections Page.

Need assistance in submitting an application?  The CDD Building Counter is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 4:30 pm or call 916-461-6201 or email epc@folsom.ca.us.

Starting March 14, 2022 Inspections can now be scheduled through the eTRAKiT website or by calling the City of Folsom Automated Inspection Hotline.  To learn more, visit our Inspections Page.