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. Planning Department approval is required for building permits.  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 the following:

• Special queue for Homeowners.  To simplify and expedite your visit to the City a special queue is dedicated to handling homeowner projects.  Many simple projects may be permitted over the counter and some projects may be permitted via the mail.  A receptionist is available to assist homeowners to this special queue.  To determine whether your project requires a permit click here.
• 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

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

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.