Same-Day Solar Permits Available 

Same-day permits are now available for single-family residential solar and battery storage systems. The City of Irvine has implemented a streamlined solar permitting process that verifies code compliance in real time and automates the issuance of solar and energy storage permits, saving time and money. Submit a permit at PermitsDIRECT!

Notice of Updated Fee Schedules

The City of Irvine will be increasing fees effective August 15, 2023 per the adopted Development Processing and Inspection Fee Resolution 23-55. The newer rates will apply to all projects submitted or issued on or after August 15. Any fees/invoices sent prior to this increase must be paid by August 14 to maintain the fees as previously indicated. Any unpaid fees/invoices will be automatically recalculated on August 15 to reflect the updated fees. All adjustments being implemented are consistent with the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Consumer Price Index (CPI). The City of Irvine will also adopt the International Code Council’s Building Valuation Data of February 2023 effective August 15, 2023. All adjustments being implemented are consistent with the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Consumer Price Index (CPI). Click Here to download our updated Fee Schedule. 

The Transportation Corridor Agencies have updated their fees effective July 1, 2023. Please click here for additional TCA fee information. 

The Orange County Fire Authority has updated its fees effective July 1, 2023. Please click here for additional OCFA fee information. 

The Community Development Lobby is open Monday –Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed noon to 1 p.m.

When scheduling an appointment, please include the reason for your visit. If file upload assistance is needed, be sure to bring pdf copies of your project files on a USB drive.

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