The Sacramento dumpster permit, explained
59% of homes are detached houses, so most renters use the driveway and never deal with the street permit.
| Permit | Encroachment Permit - Street Use (ENC record, "no dig" permit; form DE-302) |
|---|---|
| Issued by | City of Sacramento Public Works, Engineering Services / Development Engineering (DE@cityofsacramento.org, 916-808-6810) |
| Fee | $150 due at application (DE-500 Rev. 03/26/2025) |
| Rules | Street Use permit explicitly covers dumpsters and moving PODS on a public sidewalk or street; review cycles 4/3/2 days; application form requires general liability insurance of $500k combined single limit with the City as additional insured; owner signs agreeing to City Code Ch. 12.12; approved permit active up to 60 calendar days from approval; contractor must contact Construction Inspection 1 week before start. |
Official sources
- www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/pw/Engineering/DE-500---Gu
- www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/pw/Forms/Engineering/Devel
- www.cityofsacramento.gov/public-works/engineering/engineering_services
Source pages read October 2026. Fees get revised, usually yearly; double-check before you schedule.