The City of La Mirada contracts with the County of Los Angeles to provide Building & Safety Services which includes Engineering.  The County Building & Safety Division is responsible for reviewing and inspecting all local construction through the City's permitting process to ensure the public’s safety and well-being.

Both building and structural plan checks are performed at the County's South Whittier District office at 13523 East Telegraph Road, Whittier, California, and the County Central office at 900 S. Fremont Avenue, 3rd Floor, Alhambra, California.  All projects should be discussed with the local County Plan Check Engineer to determine which office is responsible for reviewing your development plans.

Why does the City have rules and regulations regarding Planning, Zoning and Building & Safety?

The City has these rules and regulations to help residents complete their projects safely and correctly. The City uses the 2022 California Building Code with the Los Angeles County 2023 Amendment, including codes for electrical, mechanical and plumbing work. By obtaining Building Permits, you are:

• Helping to maintain the City's high structural standards;
• Helping to ensure that home improvements are completed in compliance with current building codes;
• Helping to maintain La Mirada's property values; and
• Protecting your family's safety.

The Building & Safety Division's public permit counter is open Monday through Thursday and alternate Fridays from 8:00 a.m. until one (1) hour before City Hall is closed.  City Hall closes at 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and alternating Fridays at 4:30 p.m.  The Building Counter is closed on the Fridays that City Hall is closed. 

Inspections for permitted work may be requested Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and alternate Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by calling (562) 943-0131.  Requests for inspections must be made by speaking to a staff person, requests cannot be made by voicemail or email.  Inspection slots are filled on a first come first serve basis, it is therefore important to make inspection requests as soon as possible.  Inspections are conducted Monday through Friday with the exception of holidays.

Owner-Builder Information

In certain instances a building permit may be issued to the owner of the property.  These permits are called "Owner Builder Permits".  However, you should be aware that as an owner-builder you are the responsible party of record on such a permit.  Building permits are not required to be signed by property owners unless they are personally performing their own work. If someone other than yourself is performing your work, you may protect yourself from possible liability if that person applies for the proper permit in his or her name. Contractors are required by law to be licensed and bonded by the State of California and to have a valid business license from the City. They are also required by law to put their license number on all permits for which they apply. There may be financial risks for you if you do not carry out these obligations, and these risks are especially serious with respect to workers’ compensation insurance. A frequent practice of unlicensed persons professing to be contractors is to secure an owner-builder building permit, erroneously implying that the property owner is providing his or her own labor and material personally.

Information about licensed contractors may be obtained by contacting the Contractors’ State License Board at 1020 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 or the website at www.cslb.ca.gov.

Permit application

Download permit applications for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, pools, grading, sewer, or miscellaneous construction.  Take the completed form to the Building & Safety counter in City Hall, located at 13700 La Mirada Boulevard, La Mirada, for permit processing.

	Building Permit Application for Residential Projects A building permit for residential projects is required to build, modify, remodel, repair, or demolish any building or structure.  This includes, but is not limited to, constructing garages, open patio covers, fences, accessory buildings, car ports, or remodeling kitchens and bathrooms.
	Building Permit Application for Non-Residential Projects (Commercial, Office, and Industrial) A building permit for non-residential projects is required for any work done to commercial, industrial, or office facilities.  This includes tenant improvements, façade modifications, ADA enhancements, or similar.
	Electrical Permit Application An electrical permit is required to install, alter, reconstruct, or repair any electrical wiring.
	Plumbing Permit Application A plumbing permit is required to add, alter, construct, install, move, relocate, remove, reconstruct, repair, or replace any plumbing, rainwater piping, subsurface drainage piping, swimming pool piping, reclaimed water piping, or greywater piping.
	Mechanical (HVAC) Permit Application A mechanical (HVAC) permit is required to install, alter, repair, relocate, replace or add any heating, ventilating, or air-conditioning equipment.
	Pool Permit Application A combination pool permit is required for the installation of permanent pools and equipment.
	Grading/Landscaping Permit Application A grading permit is required to import or export any earth materials to or from any grading site.  A grading permit is also required to perform any grading within areas designated "hillside."
	Sewer Permit Application A sewer permit is required to install, alter, repair, relocate, replace or add any sewer lines or equipment.
	Miscellaneous Permit Application A miscellaneous permit is required for construction that is not categorized as building construction.
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View open permits in La Mirada

To view open permits in the City of La Mirada, click here: BUILDING PERMIT VIEWER

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