City of Lawndale, CA

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Find Permit Information and More!

Check out our Permit FAQ's page to learn who can pull permits, how long permits are good for, and more!

Also check out our Permit Center to find out when permits are required, find applications, request inspections, and more!

Permitted Construction Hours

You can conduct construction work between the following times. Work conducted outside of these hours may result in the issuance of a stop work notice and code enforcement action. 

• Monday - Friday: from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Saturday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Sunday and City observed holidays: No work allowed!

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Report Unpermitted Construction

To report construction being performed outside of the permitted hours or report work being done without permits, contact the Code Enforcement Department at (310) 973-3220.

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Building Permit Application Forms

Below are the list of permit applications and a list of what work items fall under each permit.

Quick Facts

• The permit and plan check fees for the Budiling Permit application is based are project valuation
• The permit fees fro the Electrical, Mechanical, Miscellaneous, Plumbing, Sewer Permit applications are based on fixture/item count
• The permit and plan check fees are based on the amount of cubic yards move (fit, cull, excavated)
• Building Permits are valid for up to one year. Afterwards, two additional permit extensions, for up to six months each, must be paid for to extend the permits

• Sewer Permit

Use this form for work that involves altering, disconnect, or connect sewer lines on private property and for work relating to house sewer manhole's, extending house lateral, cesspools, overflow seepage pit, etc.

Fees are based on each individual item count for the items listed on the permit application, plus a permit issuance fee.

Permit Fees

Building Permits

For work requiring a building permit (such as modifications to a building, window and door installation and swap-outs, modifications or repairs to a roof, etc.), an issuance fee is applied to each permit application. The building permit fee is based on the construction valuation for the work.

Additional building permit fees, such as Green Building Standards Fee and Strong Motion, are also based on the construction valuation.

Electrical, Mechanical, Miscellaneous, Plumbing, and Sewer Permits

An issuance fee is applied to each permit application. The permit fee is determined based on the following formula: base fee x quantity.

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Impact Fees

Additional fees must be paid when obtaining building permits if the project is new construction, conversions, use changes, or significant renovations. Contact the Building & Safety Department at (310) 973-3236 for additional information.

Below is a list of common impact fees that may be required:

Development Impact Fees

Development Impact Fees are usually applied for larger residential projects, new construction, or major expansions to commercial buildings. The impact fees are determined by either construction valuation, the square footage of the project, the number of housing units, etc. These impact fees include public arts, park facilities, in lieu of parking, and traffic.

School Fees

Fees are collected by the Centinela Valley Union High School District at 14901 Inglewood Avenue, for all new buildings or additions exceeding five hundred square feet. The rates are as follows:

• Residential Development = $3.402 per square foot
• Commercial/Industrial Development = $0.547 per square foot

Future Sewer

The construction of new buildings, additions, or changes of occupancy requires the payment of sewer capacity fees. The fee is based on the type and size of the structure proposed. The fee per is $204.00 per residential unit.

Fees From Other Agencies

Projects may require additional clearances or approvals from other agencies such as the Public Health Department, LA County Land Development, LA County Building & Safety, AQMD, LA County Fire Department, LA County Sanitation District, Golden State Water, etc. before permits can be issued. Contact these agencies directly to obtain more information about their fee schedules.