Get WPAFinal050809. Well Permit Application - Fresno

Constructing a new well or decommissioning an out of service well is a team effort. Well owners need to obtain permits from local environmental health agencies or local water districts before construction, modification, or destruction takes place.

Permit Portal Welcome The Citizen Portal can be accessed at the Fresno County Citizen Portal landing page. Use the “Member Area” link to apply for a new permit or to access and view details of permits already submitted. You must create a new account by registering a username and password in order to use this service.

Fences not over 6 feet in height. Oil derricks. Movable cases, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches high.

Domestic well means a groundwater well that provides water for human consumption and is not regulated by the California Department of Public Health.

The drilling depth to water and bedrock and the well's diameter are the most significant cost factors. The average well is drilled 100 to 300 feet deep, while some shallow wells only go down to 25 feet to reach groundwater.

What type of structures can I build without a permit? One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet. Fences not over 7 feet (2134 mm) high. Contact the Zoning Section for all information at 559-600-4540.

Well Drilling Cost Most projects range between $1,500 and $12,000. Expect to pay between $15 and $30 per foot of depth, or up to $50 for difficult terrain. For shallow depths, digging may be a more affordable solution at $10 to $25 per foot.

Water Wells (Domestic/Irrigation) If you are planning on building a home in a rural location with no access to public drinking water, you will have to drill a well on your property. Water well permits may only be applied for by a licensed well driller (see the following procedure).