Grading Permits

Grading Permit Fee Schedule

The use of Tehama County roadways for other than normal transportation purposes may require written authorization from the Department of Public Works. Tehama County Public Works reviews all requests from utility companies, developers, volunteers, nonprofit organizations, etc., desiring to conduct various activities within the right of way.

Such activities could include: construction of highway improvements, driveway installation and maintenance, highway landscaping and graffiti removal, commercial filming, and special events such as parades commemorating an event.

Grading and Erosion Control Standards

Fees Schedule

Ministerial:
< 250cy (10,000 sq. ft. area)		$0.00$112.06 Flat Fee – Engineer Tech III
Ministerial:
< 251cy~1,999cy		$300.00$112.06 Hr. – Engineer Tech III
$143.68 Hr. – Civil Engineer
Discretionary:
> 2,000cy		$300.00$112.06 Hr. – Engineer Tech III
$143.68 Hr. – Civil Engineer

*Fees subject to change*

Permit Fee Schedule Download​

Download our Fee Schedule for a complete breakdown of applicable fees and deposits required for Encroachment Permits.
View Fee Schedule

Grading Permit Application Instructions

Note: Please follow the instructions below to email your completed request for review.

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Download Application Form

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Complete the form to the best of your ability and save it.

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Open your email application and compose an email to permits@tcpw.ca.gov OR submit your form online using the form on the right.

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When emailing, attach the saved PDF to the email and press send.