WELCOME TO THE CITY OF COMPTON ONLINE PORTAL

NOTICE! – there are no online payments or submittals available. Process is done in person only.

City Hall Operating Hours: Monday – Thursday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Closed every Friday 

Plan Check over counter hours – 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Monday and Thursday. 8:00am - 9:30am on Wednesday. (For Qualified projects only)*

BUILDING SAFETY DEPARTMENT

Click Here for DAILY INSPECTIONS or...

 Call in after 7:00 AM to check your inspection's time frame 310-605-5509

Building and Safety

SERVICES YOU NEED:

All applications submitted online may be voided after 30 days if no activity. Provide the online permit number for reference to issue the permit. (Please see Form B-020 for permit issuance requirements) 

*Projects qualified for over the counter plan check: 

  • Residential Remodels
  • Certificate of Occupancy (no work)
  • Solar Projects
  • Restore garage back to its original use
  • Revision/plan changes to already approved projects (Residential Only)
  • Business signs
  • Unless specified via email by the plan checker (must bring copy of email)
  • Voluntary Residential Seismic Retrofit 
  • Demolition projects 

SEARCH FOR A PERMIT (Recent Site/Address activity, not a full records search) 

Be aware that there are no online payments available, payments are all done in person only 

APPLY FOR A BUILDING PERMIT

 (Use the assigned Username and Password provided by Licensing  Department)  

Form B-000 -  Foundation-design-for-expansive-soils compton

OTHER DEPARTMENTS LINKS:

All permit applications require the applicant to possess a current City of Compton Business License (310) 605-5508

SERVICES YOU NEED:

Qualified Projects for online application submittal are the following: 

(This does not mean we have online services, but the issuance and payment of the permit is done over the counter.)

  • Window Replacement (like for like)
  • Water heater change out
  • Wall heater change out
  • MEPs for already issued Building Permits
  • Presale Inspections
  • Tear off and Re-roof or Overlay over (E) layer (max 2 layers only)
  • Electrical Service Meter Upgrade
  • Re-wire Single Family Dwelling
  • Re-pipe Single Family Dwelling
  • Residential Main water service line replacement 
  • Residential General Remodeling (See Requirements) Form B-048 -Residential General Rehab Guidelines

New 2022 Title 24 California Code Changes

Trash Arrangement Deposit Refund Package.

 

Form B-001 - C&D Waste Management plan application

 Form B-020 - Notice to all applicants -Documents Needed for Permit Processing Form B-039 - Change –In –Use Permits guidelines Handout

Form B-002 -  Building and E,M,P,  Permits Application

 Form B-021 -No plans permit handout Form B-040 - Special Inspector Program

Form B-003 -Exemption of plan req.  for C of O Application

 Form B-022 - Calculate you own project fees (Valuation Table 2001) Form B-041 - Green Building Residential

Form B-004 - Pre-sale Inspection application (Application for Report of residential building records) 

 Form B-023 - Owner-Builder Policy and State's Requirements Form B-042 - Green Building Non-residential

Form-B-005 - Non-Residential Submittals 2022 TRIENNIAL EDITION OF TITLE 24

 Form B-024 -Patio Covers and Carports guidelines Form B-043 - VOC and Formaldehyde Limits (2019 Cal-Green Building Code)

Form B-006-Residential P. C. Submittal Requirements 2022 TRIENNIAL EDITION OF TITLE 24

 Form B-025 -Photovoltaic Guidelines on non-permitted structures Form B-044 - Storm Water Pollution Control (2020 LA Green Building Code)

Form B-007 - Certificate of Occupancy Application

 Form B-026 -Photovoltaic permit guidelines Form B-045 -2022-CF1R-ALT-02-E-Prescriptive Alterations HVAC

Form B-008 - Compton Residential Gas Load Calculations

 Form B-027 -Certificate of Occupancy Process (NO WORK) Form B-046 -School District Fees Form

Form B-009 - Structural Observation Report Forms

 Form B-028 -Certificate of Occupancy Process (T. I)
 Form B-047 - Re-striping Paving Guidelines and Requirements

Form B-010 - Architects / Engineers Certificate of Compliance Form

 Form B-029 -ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT  Plans Requirements for Building and Safety Form B-048 -Residential General Rehab Guidelines

Form B-011 - Residential-Photovoltaic-Plan check submittal Guidelines

 Form B-030 -Required Clearances for New Constructions - TI and other commercial projects Form B-049 - Water Heater Check List

Form B-012 - Certificate of Occupancy Process Guidelines

 Form B-031 - City of Compton Residential Water Sizing Form B-050 - Low Impact Development (LID) Requirements

Form B-013 - Abandoned Properties Application

 Form B-032 - ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT- Utility - Elevation - Section A -Topographic plan Form B-051- Type V Sheet Construction Details 

Form B-014 - Temporary Certificate of Occupancy

 Form B-033 -  ICC- 2019 Section 105 Work Exempt from permits Form B-052 - Building and Safety Complaint Form

Form B-015 - Windows & doors replacement guidelines

 Form B-034 - Wall on Common Property Line Notarized agreement Handout Form B-053- City of Compton Master Fee Schedule

Form B-016 - Instructions for Online Portal Request for Inspections and Inspection Times

 Form B-035 -Concrete masonry block wall Handout Form B-054 - Accessory Dwelling Units or ADU ORDINANCE NO. 2341

Form B-017 - Re-Roof Guidelines

 Form B-036 - Sign Permit Submittal Checklist Form B-055 - Required Covenant Agreement for New ADU and JADU Plan Check Submittal

Form B-018 - Unreasonable Hardship Form

 Form B-037 - Bathroom Over the Counter Plan Review Form B-056 - Permit Refund Request application

Form B-019 - B M P for Construction Activities

 Form B-038 - Trash Deposit Refund Request application

Form B-057 - Photovoltaic Permit Process (Flow Char

Form B-058 - Request for Plans Policy