Fresno County Raises CCW Permit Fees Effective November 2025
After a required second hearing, the Fresno County Board of Supervisors approved higher fees for Concealed Carry Weapon permits, raising the cost for new CCWs and renewals effective Nov. 19, 2025. The change, which county officials say brings fees in line with current processing costs, will affect residents seeking or renewing permits and reflects the first adjustment since 2007.
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The Fresno County Board of Supervisors has approved an increase in fees for Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) permits that will take effect on Nov. 19, 2025. The total cost for a new CCW permit will rise from $219 to $297, an increase of $78. Renewal fees will climb from $83 to $136, a $53 increase, while modification fees will remain at $10.
The decision followed a required second hearing before the board. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, which administers CCW permitting in the county, described the fee update as an alignment with the actual cost of processing permits under today’s background, administrative and staffing requirements. County officials noted that the last adjustment to CCW fees occurred in 2007.
Under the new schedule, the fee structure is intended to reflect increased costs associated with background investigations, administrative work and staffing resources required to process applications. For applicants, the most immediate impact will be higher out-of-pocket costs for both first-time permits and routine renewals. A $78 increase for new permits and a $53 increase for renewals represent substantial percentage jumps compared with the existing fees.
The fee change carries both administrative and community implications. For the county, updating fees to match processing costs can reduce reliance on general fund subsidies for the permitting function and more accurately allocate program costs to users. For residents, higher fees could affect decisions to apply or renew, particularly for individuals on fixed or limited incomes. Because the modification fee remains unchanged, applicants seeking administrative updates to existing permits will not see increased costs for those specific transactions.
The supervisors’ action followed standard public hearing procedures required for fee changes. The ordinance’s effective date of Nov. 19, 2025, provides a window for prospective applicants and permit holders to plan for the increased costs or to complete applications under the current fee schedule before the new rates take effect.
The county’s move to raise CCW permit fees marks the first revision in nearly two decades and underscores how changes in administrative demands and staffing can prompt local governments to revisit user fees. Residents seeking further information on permitting procedures or timelines should consult the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office for operational details related to applications and renewals.
