LOCATION AND OFFICE HOURS
14717 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, CA 90260
Monday – Thursday: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays: Closed
SUBMITTING IN-PERSON
Permit applications can be submitted over the counter between the hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Thursday.
After the submitted applications have been processed, any payment due will be made at the Finance Department window during their normal business hours.
SUBMITTING BY E-MAIL
Download your permit applications and submit them by email along with any required documentation. Staff will process your applications and calculate your permit fees. We only accept payments in-person through the Finance Department.
Email your applications and paperwork to [email protected] and [email protected]. Include the project address in the subject line. Emails received outside of our office hours will receive a response from staff on the next business day.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Contractors:
Have your driver’s license, contractor’s license, and active City business license attached to your applications.
Permit runners, or the contractor’s authorized agents, must provide a copy of their own driver’s license along with a valid Authorization Letter.
Owner-Builders:
To qualify as an owner-builder, you must meet the following minimum requirements:
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Reside at the subject property for a minimum of one year
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The subject property must be the owner’s primary residence. Landlords not living on the subject property do not qualify to pull permits as owner-builder.
Those who qualify to pull a permit as an owner-builder must provide a copy of their driver’s license and a copy of a current utility bill that is: a) under their name, and b) addressed to the subject property.
*These procedures are only required when applying for Building Permits. Planning Permits are exempt from these procedures.