Building & Safety Permit Applications & Fees

The Permit Center is located at 3031 Torrance Boulevard

New Permit Center Counter Hours Effective January 22, 2025:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, with alternating Friday closed.
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM 
Wednesday
Walk-in Counter Hours: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM 
Closed: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

**Starting November 24, 2025  through December 31, 2025:

the Building Plan Check Counter will be closed for lunch from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

 

 

 

We are currently encountering extended wait times.

 

Permit Applications and Fees

OTHER FEES 

  • School District Fees
    • Residential Construction    - $ 5.17 per sq. ft.
    • Commercial/Industrial        - $ 0.84 per sq. ft.
    • Motels/Hotels                          - $ 0.84 per sq. ft.
  • Park & Recreation Facilities Tax                                                         - $ 550.00 per dwelling unit
  • Dwelling Unit Tax or Rehabilitation & Open Space Fee           - $ 1,984.00 per dwelling unit
  • Construction Tax                                                                                      -  1.5% of Project Valuation

Inspection Request Guide and List of Codes

Final Request Handout

Sub-Contractor List for Final

Plan Check Status

  1. Click the Building tab
  2. Select the Record Type and Date OR enter an Address

Contractors State License Board (Consumer information regarding contractors)

 

 

 

 

 

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