Building permits in Juneau are issued by the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Community Development Department through its Permit Center Hub, on the 4th floor of the Marine View Center Building, 230 South Franklin Street. Juneau is a State Fire Marshal deferred jurisdiction, so the CBJ Fire Marshal’s Office does the fire code plan review as part of the same process.
This guide covers building permits, plan review and inspections in the City and Borough of Juneau. Fees are not listed because the only fee table found on the City’s website is dated 2009 and is not linked from current Permit Center pages; ask the Permit Center for current fees.
What requires a building permit in Juneau?
New residential construction is reviewed by three CBJ groups: Building, Planning and General Engineering. For new homes, plans need an engineer’s stamp if any wall is over 10 feet tall, and an accessory apartment needs a 1-hour fire separation and 50 STC.
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Get a free quote →Other permits can come with the building permit. A Floodplain Development Permit is required for any development in a Special Flood Hazard Area on the maps effective September 20, 2020. CBJ Engineering and Public Works’ General Engineering Division issues water and sewer service permits, driveway permits and right-of-way permits.
Alaska's state codes exempt homes of three units or fewer, so residential permits exist only where a city or borough has adopted a code. Contractor licensing applies statewide, and the Fire Marshal reviews larger buildings outside deferred jurisdictions. Alaska rules
Who handles permitting in Juneau?
The Permit Center Hub is open for in-person services Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (except holidays), but applications are received online only. Mail goes to 155 Heritage Way, Juneau, AK 99801.
| Office | Handles | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Permit Center | Applications, account merges | 907.586.0770 |
| Building | Building division | 907.586.0767 |
| Planning & Zoning | Zoning, setback and lot-coverage questions | 907.586.0753 |
| Community Development | Main line | 907.586.0715 |
| General Engineering | Site and utility review; water and sewer questions | 907.586.0800 |
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Get a free quote →The CBJ Fire Marshal’s Office does fire code plan review and construction final inspections as part of the plan review started at the Permit Center.
Building code in Juneau
As of October 2025, CBJ has adopted the 2024 ICC codes.
How to get a building permit in Juneau
Since January 12, new permit applications are accepted only through CBJ’s Civic Access portal, after a freeze on new applications that began December 11, 2025.
Ask a Planner about zoning, setbacks and lot coverage, and check whether the lot is in a Special Flood Hazard Area; the floodplain application is also in Civic Access.
Upload the plans, with an engineer’s stamp if any wall is over 10 feet tall.
Building, Planning, General Engineering and the Fire Marshal review; the plan review stage is expected to take about two weeks once all reviewers approve.
Water and sewer service, driveway and right-of-way permits come from General Engineering.
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Call 1-855-478-4290 →Inspections in Juneau
Inspections are scheduled through Civic Access and require a registered account. Applicants with pre-2026 applications must contact the Permit Center to merge accounts. The CBJ Fire Marshal’s Office does the construction final inspections for fire code.
Official Juneau permitting resources
These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.
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Get a free quote →- CBJ Community Development
- CBJ permits and Civic Access
- CBJ inspection requests
- CBJ residential new construction
- CBJ floodplain permits
- CBJ Engineering and Public Works permits
- Alaska State Fire Marshal plan review
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply for a Juneau building permit in person?
No. Applications are received online only, through Civic Access; the Permit Center Hub is open Monday to Thursday for in-person services.
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Get a free quote →How do I schedule an inspection in Juneau?
Through Civic Access, with a registered account. If your application is from before 2026, contact the Permit Center to merge accounts.
Which building code does Juneau use?
As of October 2025, CBJ has adopted the 2024 ICC codes.
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This guide is provided by Alliance Permitting for general information about Juneau permitting. Requirements, fees, and procedures change; confirm details with the permitting authority before relying on them.