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InfoGuide · San Joaquin County

Mountain House, CA: business license, permits and inspections for contractors

Everything you need to work in Mountain House: where to get a business license, the permit portal, how to request inspections and which utility provides power. With official links.

✓ Official links verified Sep 29, 2026. Cities change their pages: confirm before you file.

Business license
Business License →Every business operating in the city needs a certificate. Apply at mountainhouse.hdlgov.com. 209-831-5670.
Permits
Building Permits →Mountain House is now a city and issues its own permits (GreenVue portal). 251 E. Main St · 209-831-5037.
Inspections
How to request an inspection →By 4 p.m. the prior business day, at 209-831-5037 or mhbuilding@sjgov.org.
Planning
Planning →Agendas on the city's eSCRIBE portal.
Electric utility
MID · New construction →Mountain House is served by Modesto Irrigation District, not PG&E.
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Frequently asked questions

Who issues building permits in Mountain House?

The City of Mountain House, which is now incorporated and has its own Building Division. Permits go through the GreenVue portal. Phone: 209-831-5037.

What's the cut-off to request an inspection in Mountain House?

By 4 p.m. the prior business day, by phone at 209-831-5037 or email mhbuilding@sjgov.org.

Who provides electricity in Mountain House?

Modesto Irrigation District (MID), not PG&E.

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