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Permit Processing Center

Permit Process Information: (949) 724-6313

All permit applications may be submitted at the Permit Processing counter. The counter is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday and from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on alternating Fridays.

Our Permit Processing staff assures that all applications are complete and reviewed by appropriate staff. The Code Coordination Office maintains contact with the applicant regarding project status and assessment of final fees. Upon final approval of an application, the Permit Processing staff verifies that all information is current and correct, collects all required outstanding fees, and issues the appropriate permits.

To further assist the public, we offer a self-service re-submittal system.  For more information, please visit the self-service area located in the Community Development reception area or call the Permit Processing Information Line at (949) 724-6313.



Permit Application Instructions

Submittal Requirements
Residential Addition/Remodel
New Residential
Commercial/Industrial New Building on Large Additions
Commercial/Industrial Tenant Improvement/Alteration
Grading Plan Processing
New Custom Homes

For more information on submittal documentation, please contact the Permit Processing Information Line at (949) 724-6313.


Fees
Permit Fee Schedules are available by fax from the City's fax library at (949) 724-6210.

Development Processing and Inspection fees
(Request Fax document no. 206)

Development Case Application Fees
(Request Fax document no. 207)

Plan check fees and deposits are payable at time of submittal. Plan check fees can be calculated prior to submittal via fax request.

Plan Check Fee Estimate Request Form

Over-The-Counter Permits

Some plan checks can be performed at the Permit Processing Counter in City Hall while the applicant waits. The submittal requirements for over-the-counter permits have been made available for your convenience:

Patio_Covers
Pools and Spas
Mechanical equipment in yard
Skylights and Solar Panels
Over-The-Counter Permit

Mail-in Permit - Residential

The City of Irvine offers a mail-in permit program that applies to residential work of a limited nature: replacement or installation of water heaters; minor plumbing and mechanical projects; and re-roof projects.

Mail-in permits are available to contractors who have an active Contractors' License with the Contractor's State License Board. and an active City of Irvine Business License. Homeowners performing their own improvements are also eligible.

Permits can be obtained by mail if mail-in permit submittal requirements are met. An application packet including submittal requirements and forms for mail-in permits and the Business License Application Form are available for your convenience.

.Mail-in Permit Application Packet

Business License Application

For re-roof requirements, please review the City of Irvine's Informational Bulletin 227, New Roof Covering Installation Over Existing Wood Roofs, and Information Bulletin 258, Residential Re-roofs, Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.
Information Bulletin 227-New Roof Covering Installation Over Existing Wood Roofs
Information Bulletin 258 - Residential Re-roofs, Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone

Inspections for installation of small appliances (i.e., water heaters and fixtures; heating and cooling appliance replacements and residential re-roofing are performed by City Inspectors.

For information, please contact the Permit Information Line at (949) 724-6313.