Permit Center

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City Hall holiday closure announcement with a festive party popper icon, stating closure from December 24, 2025, to January 4, 2026, no services available during this period, and regular hours resuming January 5, 2026.

Residents can now conveniently pay for permits and applications online through the new digital platform.

City Hall will be closed from 12/24/2025 to 1/4/2026. See impacted services.

Residents and customers can now pay online!

Welcome to Lawndale's Permit Center!

The Permit Center provides residents, contractors, and community members with easy access to guides and resources on permits, plans, applications, and inspections.

Office hours: Monday–Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Who Do I Contact?

General Information - (310) 973-3230

Building & Safety - (310) 973-3236
Call for information on permits, inspections, and plan checks.
Visit the Building & Safety Department's web page for more information.

Planning Department - (310) 973-3206 / (310) 973-3240
Call for information on zoning, land use, entitlements, and project review.
Visit the Planning Department's web page for more information.

Municipal Services Department - (310) 973-3220
Call to report unpermitted construction or construction outside the permitted hours.
Visit the Municipal Services Department's web page for more information.

Public Works Department - (310) 973-3260
Call if you plan to do any work on the street, sidewalks, parkways, or alleys.
Visit the Public Works Department web page for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Permit FAQs
Find out if your project requires a permit.

Do I Need a Permit?
Learn whether your project requires a permit.

How Do I Request an Inspection?
Discover how and when to request an inspection.

How Do I Submit?
Find out how to submit applications, plans, and other documents.

What Are Building Permits?
Understand the differences between Building Permits and Planning Permits.

What Are Planning Permits?
Understand the differences between Planning Permits and Building Permits.

When Are Plans Required?
Learn when plans will be required prior to permit issuance.

Who Can Obtain Permits?
Find out who can pull permits and what information is required.

Additional Resources

Permit Applications
Locate the permit application you need.

Building Plan Check
Learn about the Building Plan Check process.

Fee Schedule
Review current fees for permits and other applications.

Lawndale Municipal Code
Explore rules and regulations in the Lawndale Municipal Code.

Online Permit Archive
Access available permit records for properties within the city.

Planning Submittal Requirements
Understand what must be included in your plans when submitting to the Planning Department.

Residential Property Report
If your home is in escrow, check whether a Residential Property Report is required.

SolarApp+
Eligible residential solar projects may be submitted through the SolarApp+ automated system for review and permit issuance.

City of Lawndale, CA, CA

Permit Center