City of Lawndale, CA, CA

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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

Building Permit Applications

• Download Building Permit Application (PDF) (39.5 KB)
• Download Door Schedule Form (PDF) (131 KB)
• Download Electrical Permit Application (PDF) (41.8 KB)
• Download Grading Permit Application (PDF) (38.6 KB)
• Download Mechanical Permit Application (PDF) (39.7 KB)
• Download Miscellaneous Permit Application (PDF) (38.7 KB)
• Download Pool Permit Application (PDF) (38 KB)
• Download Plumbing Permit Application (PDF) (40.4 KB)
• Download Sewer Permit Application (PDF) (44 KB)
• Download Window Schedule Form (PDF) (65.8 KB)

Other Forms

• Download Licensed Contractor Declaration Form (PDF) (237 KB)
• Download Owner-Builder Declaration Form (PDF) (345 KB) 
• Download Construction & Demolition Debris Form (PDF) (255 KB)
• Download Certification of Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm Compliance Form (PDF) (1.64 MB)

Planning Permit Applications

• Download Fence Permit Application (2023) (PDF) (1.23 MB)
• Download Flatwork Permit Application (2023) (PDF) (897 KB)
• Download Shed Permit Application (2023) (PDF) (839 KB)
• Download Sign Permit Application (2026) (PDF) (797 KB)
• Download Temporary Sing/Banner Permit Application (2026) (PDF) (697 KB)

Quick Links

• What Are Residential Property Reports?
  Learn what Residential Property Reports are and how they relate to property transactions and compliance.
  
• Access Entitlements and Other Planning Applications
  Find and download entitlement forms and other planning-related applications.
• Building Permits: What You Need to Know
  Get an overview on what Building Permits are and when they are required.
  
• Planning Permits: What You Need to Know
  Get an overview on what Planning Permits are and when they are required.
  
• Apply for a Business License
  Submit an online application to obtain a City of Lawndale business license.