Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections
Mission The Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections’ mission is to improve residents’ quality of life by increasing the safety of the built environment.
2027 Proposed
$11.4M
vs 2026 Budget
+0.1%
$8K
Staff (FTE)
109
FTE Change
-12
Budget Trend
Top Expenditures
51 - PERSONNEL-SALARIES & WAGES $8.4M
51101 - Regular $8.2M
52 - PERSONNEL-EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $2.6M
52101 - Health Insurance $1.7M
52201 - Social Security $668K
53 - PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL SERVICES $247K
Top Positions by Budget
| Title | FTE | 2027 Budget | 2026 Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspector, Combined Maintenance | 20 | $1.3M | $1.6M |
| Inspector, Construction Code | 16 | $1.2M | $1.4M |
| Master Code Professional | 12 | $1.1M | $1.3M |
| Technician, Permit & Licensing | 10 | $596K | $579K |
| Inspector, Combined Electrical | 6 | $430K | $487K |
| Inspection Supervisor | 4 | $354K | $430K |
| Inspector, Combined Residential Construction | 4 | $283K | $344K |
| Inspection Supervisor | 3 | $266K | $344K |
Position Changes
New Positions (+3)
Deputy Director - Construction 1 FTE · $124K
Assistant Director - Construction Inspection 1 FTE · $117K
Assistant Director - Construction Review 1 FTE · $117K
Eliminated Positions (-1)
Assistant Director - Construction 1 FTE · $114K