City of Lawndale, CA

Explore the Permit Center!

Visit our Permit Center to get information on:

• Permit FAQs
• Requesting Inspections
• When and Why Permits Are Required
• Viewing Permit Records Online
• When Are Plans Required
• Submitting Plans and Applications
• Construction Hours

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News & Announcements

Contact Us

Main Line: (310) 973-3236
Fax: (310) 970-2183
Building Inspector: (310) 973-3237

Peter Kann, Community Development Director

Fabian Valencia, Permit Technician (4 Leaf Inc. Consultant)

Jason Brooks, LA County Building Inspector
Available in person Monday-Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Natalie Klingsporn, LA County Plan Check Engineer
Only available on Tuesdays from 7:30 a.m,. to 11:30 a.m.

Permitted Construction Hours

Monday - Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday and City observed holidays: No work allowed!

How to Report Unpermitted Construction

To report construction being performed outside of the permitted hours or report work being done without permits, contact the Code Enforcement Department at (310) 973-3220.

Any observed unpermitted construction may result in a stop work notice and code enforcement action.

As of May 6, 2019, roof material must comply with the LA County Cool Roof Technical Requirements.

The Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) must be a minimum of twenty or above.

Quick Links

• Download Certification of Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Compliance (PDF) (1.59 MB)
  Confirm that your property meets safety requirements for smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
• Download Construction & Demolition Debris (C&D) Form (PDF) (254 KB)
  Document and report how construction-related waste is managed and disposed.
• View the 2022 Building Code
  Access LA County’s official building code regulations.
• View the Online Permit Archive
  Search permit records for properties located in Lawndale.
• Plan Preparation Guidelines
  Review submission standards and formatting requirements for plan documents.
• Explore LA County Service Locator
  Find public services available in LA County jurisdictions.

Office Hours

Monday-Thursday: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday-Sunday: Closed

Inspection Hours

Monday-Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Payments & Submittals

Applications, payments, and submittals are accepted Monday-Thursday: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Building Plan Check

Call (310) 973-3236 for information about Building Plan Check services. In person services are available only on Tuesdays from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.