Although the City contracts with Los Angeles County for Building and Safety services, the Building program is based in City Hall. The City's Building/Housing Assistant receives plans for building plan check and issues building permits between 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Friday. If you are traveling a long distance to obtain building permits, it is recommended that you call (626) 285-0488 to ensure that someone is available to issue permits or to make an appointment.

 

The City's Building Inspector has counter hours at City Hall between 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Building inspections are conducted between 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

 

What do I need a permit for? Painting, flooring and kitchen cabinet replacement are the only types of home improvements that do not require a permit. For information regarding building permits, please visit the Los Angeles County Building and Safety website - here. For permit related questions, please feel free to call the City's Building Department at (626) 285-0488.

 

The following forms and applications are available for your convenience:

• Planning and Building Process – steps required before building permits are issued

• Agency Referral List – list of other agencies that may need to grant approval of project prior to obtaining permits

• Subcontractor List – required to be filled out prior to final approval of a new dwelling

• Building Permit – required for re-roofing, window replacement, additions, and new structures

• Electrical Permit – required for any electrical work

• Mechanical Permit – required for heating, air conditioning, or ventilation fan work

• Miscellaneous Permit – contact the City's Building/Housing Assistant for more information

• Plumbing Permit – required for any plumbing work, including replacement of fixtures

• Sewer Permit – required for any work to the sewer line

• Owner's Statement Subdivision – contact the City's Building/Housing Assistant for more information

• Swimming Pool Permit – required for any body of water placed in the ground that is more than 18” in depth

• Grading Permit – required if removing and/or adding 50 cubic yards of soil

• Grading Consultant Forms – required prior to obtaining grading permit. Available from the Los Angeles County Public Works website - here.

• Los Angeles County Offices – various county offices that serve Temple City (except for planning

Building Plan Check and Permit Fees:

• Building

• Electrical

• Plumbing

• Mechanical

• Grading and Landscaping

• Geotechnical and Materials Engineering

For more information relating to building plan check or permits, please call (626) 285-0488.

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