Community Service Building (CSB), 1600 First Street
Main phone number: 707-257-9530

The Community Development Department (CDD) provides community planning, development review and inspection services for the  residents of Napa and the development community. These services are delivered by the

• Planning Division
• Building Division
• Code Enforcement Division
• Housing Division
• Economic Development Division (located at 1600 Clay Street)

CDD seeks to facilitate the permitting process in a manner that is consistent with City, State and federal standards.

   Our Mission 

We deliver professional and responsive services to enhance the quality of life in our community.

  Our Core Values 

 RESPONSIBILITY 

• We take responsibility for our performance in all our actions.

INTEGRITY 

• We employ the highest ethical standards, demonstrating honesty and fairness in every action we take
  with the public and one another.

COOPERATION 

• We are committed to teamwork where every employee is a valued member, and is treated with respect,
  encouraged to contribute, recognized, and rewarded for his/her efforts.

KNOWLEDGE 

• We are empowered to seek continuous improvement through lifelong learning, innovation and creativity
  to achieve performance excellence. 

CDD also administers and maintains the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance, and prepares studies and documentation to address future planning needs.

Within this section of the website will be found:

• Access to the Online Permit function
• Information on Building Division fees, permits, and application processes
• Building Division forms and applications of use to contractors and builders

Contacts:
Community Development Department
1600 First Street
PO Box 660
Napa, CA 94559-0660

Main phone lines:

• Building Division: Phone 707.257.9540
  • Inspection Line: 707.257.1063
• Code Enforcement: 707.257.9646
• Planning Division: 707.257.9530
• Housing Division: 707.257.9543
• Economic Development Division: 707.257.9502
• Fax: 707.257.9522

Department Head:
Cassandra Walker, Community Development Director

Division Heads:
Building Division: Stephen Jensen, Chief Building Official
Housing Division: Jan Maurer-Watkins, Housing Manager
Planning Division: vacant 
Economic Development Division:  Jennifer La Liberte, Acting Economic Development Division Manager

Counter Hours:
The counter is staffed from 8am to 5pm each weekday, including the noon hour, for the convenience of persons needing assistance.

Express Building Permits:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Afternoons-1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.