Building/Safety/PW

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)*

Click Here for DAILY INSPECTIONS or...

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

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

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

APPLY FOR A BUILDING PERMIT

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

New 2025 Title 24 California Code Changes

Trash Arrangement Deposit Refund Package.

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

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

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

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

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

Form B-006-Residential P. C. Submittal Requirements 2025 TRIENNIAL EDITION OF TITLE 24

Form B-007 - Certificate of Occupancy Application

Form B-008 - Compton Residential Gas Load Calculations

Form B-009 - Structural Observation Report Forms

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

Form B-029 -ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT  Plans Submittal Requirements for Building and Safety

Form B-029.1 - Checklist ADU Plan Submittal

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

Form B-012 - Certificate of Occupancy Process Guidelines

Form B-013 - Abandoned Properties Application

Form B-014 - Temporary Certificate of Occupancy

Form B-015 - Windows & doors replacement guidelines

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

Form B-017 - Re-Roof Guidelines

Form B-018 - Unreasonable Hardship Form

Form B-019 - B M P for Construction Activities

Form B-057 - Photovoltaic Permit Process (Flow Char

Form B-058 - Request for Plans Policy 

Form B-059 - Electric Vehicle Checklist 2026