City of Lawndale, CA

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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!

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.

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.

Fee Schedule

Fee schedule is effective as of August 5, 2025

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