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Rancho Cordova Online

Rancho Cordova Online is a one-stop system to apply for, renew and pay for licenses, submit permits and plans, and apply for meeting or event space online in the City of Rancho Cordova.

If you are interested in meeting or event space, call the city at 916.851.8700 to inquire about space availability and to help select the right space for your meeting or event at Rancho Cordova City Hall. You will then be directed to submit an application through Rancho Cordova Online. More Information about Renting Meeting or Event Space

Get Started Now

Follow these easy steps to get started using Rancho Cordova Online!

Click here or on the "Click here to get started" image at the top of this webpage to access Rancho Cordova Online.
(Attention Apple Device Users: It can take several minutes for Rancho Cordova Online to load. In addition, we recommend you access Rancho Cordova Online on Chrome instead of Safari. The city is exploring options to remedy this.)
Create an account to use the system or log in to your existing account. We encourage you to use your email address as your username. To renew an existing license, you must use the same email address currently on file.
Apply for, renew and pay for your license, submit your permit or plan, or apply for meeting or event space.
Share your feedback with the city. Your input will help us continue to improve our one-stop system!

Training Resources

View the training resources below for assistance getting started with Rancho Cordova Online.

Fees

Following are fees for the licenses, permits and applications in Rancho Cordova. Please note there is a 2.5% processing fee for all card transactions online or in person.

License Fees

Business License Fees: From January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022, general business license fees for Rancho Cordova commercial and home-based businesses with less than 15 employees have been waived for one year! The waiver will help offset the financial strain that our local businesses continue to experience due to the COVID-19 pandemic and applies to new license applications, as well as renewals. The waiver is supported by the Community Enhancement & Investment Fund. Please note the waiver does not include special business licenses or general business licenses with tobacco. Learn more

License	Fee (1st Application)	Renewal Fee
General Business License	$103	$103
General Business License with Tobacco	$321	$321
Home-Based Business License	$103	$103
Out of Area Contractor License	$103	$103
Special Business License	$318, includes $32 background check	$286
Rental Housing Registration	Registration Fee ($50) + SB 1186 fee ($4) + (number of units X $16 Rental Housing Code Compliance fee per unit) = Total Rental Housing Registration Fee	Registration Fee ($50) + SB 1186 fee ($4) + (number of units X $16 Rental Housing Code Compliance fee per unit) = Total Rental Housing Registration Fee
Employee Permit	$213, includes $32 background check	$181
Fireworks Stand License	$40	N/A

Pet License Fees: As of July 1, 2021, pet licenses will be provided to Rancho Cordova residents free of charge.

Permit Fees

Planning Department Fees and Deposit Schedule

Public Works Department Fees and Deposit Schedule

Building Permit Fee Estimates

Permit	Fee
Improvement Plan Review	$2,000 Deposit
Tree Permit	$31
Encroachment Permit	Will be calculated upon review of your application

Meeting or Event Space Fees

Contact

Contact the city at RanchoCordovaOnline@CityofRanchoCordova.org or 916.851.8789.

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