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Plumbing permit costs in California cities
Source: California Plumbing Help (californiaplumbinghelp.com), part of the Local Help Stations network (localhelpstations.com). Last updated November 2, 2026.
| City | Average total cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento water heater (non-solar) | $95.00 | (source: City of Sacramento Community Development) checked November 2, 2026 |
| Sacramento gas line repair or replacement | $95.00 | (source: City of Sacramento Community Development) checked November 2, 2026 |
| Sacramento sewer service repair or replacement | $95.00 | (source: City of Sacramento Community Development) checked November 2, 2026 |
| Sacramento water service repair or replacement | $95.00 | (source: City of Sacramento Community Development) checked November 2, 2026 |
San Jose and San Diego show the fee when you apply online. (source: City of San Jose Development Services Permit Center)
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Sources
- City of Sacramento Community Development: Average Total Cost for Common Residential Minor Permits (checked November 2, 2026)
- City of San Jose Development Services Permit Center: Water Heaters (updated 04/14/2026) (checked November 2, 2026)
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