City of Lawndale, CA

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Visit our Permit Center to get information on:

• Permit FAQs
• Requesting Inspections
• When and Why Permits Are Required
• Viewing Permit Records Online
• When Are Plans Required
• Submitting Plans and Applications
• Construction Hours

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Building Permit Applications

Download Building Permit Application (PDF) (39.5 KB)

Download Door Schedule Form (PDF) (109 KB)

Download Electrical Permit Application (PDF) (41.8 KB)

Download Grading Permit Application (PDF) (38.6 KB)

Download Mechanical Permit Application (PDF) (39.7 KB)

Download Miscellaneous Permit Application (PDF) (38.7 KB)

Download Plumbing Permit Application (PDF) (40.4 KB)

Download Sewer Permit Application (PDF) (44 KB)

Download Window Schedule Form (PDF) (65.8 KB)

Declaration Forms

Download Licensed Contractor Declaration Form (PDF) (237 KB)

Download Owner-Builder Declaration Form (PDF) (345 KB)

Planning Permit Applications

Download Fence Permit Application (2023) (PDF) (1.23 MB)

Download Flatwork Permit Application (2023) (PDF) (897 KB)

Download Shed Permit Application (2023) (PDF) (839 KB)

Download Sign Permit Application (2023) (PDF) (596 KB)

Download Temporary Sing/Banner Permit Application (2021) (PDF) (1.3 MB)

Quick Links

Permit Submission Process Explained

What Are Residential Property Reports?

Access Entitlements and Other Planning Applications

Building Permits: What You Need to Know

Planning Permits: What You Need to Know

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