Permit Applications Who can obtain a building permit? Application: Building Permit(PDF, 706KB)Application: Electrical Permit(PDF, 604KB)Application: Grading Permit(PDF, 99KB)Application: Mechanical Permit(PDF, 611KB)Application: Miscellaneous Building Permit(PDF, 594KB)Application: Plumbing Permit(PDF, 620KB)Application: Sewer Permit(PDF, 555KB)Owner Builder and Licensed Contractors Declaration Form(PDF, 38KB)Owner-Builder Acknowledgement Information and Verification Form(PDF, 42KB)Solar_Permit_Checklist_Application_Combined.pdf(PDF, 546KB)
Planning Submittal Portal Administrative Manual for Residential Development(PDF, 4MB)Planning Portal link
How-To Tips for Building Please contact the Building and Safety Division for more information. Building and Safety Call 562-866-9771, ext. 2350 Monday-Thursday and alternate Fridays 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Remodeling Project Help Patio-Cover_2014.pdf(PDF, 513KB)Block-Wall-Footing-Spec-Sheets-2012-8_30_2019_REV.pdf(PDF, 2MB)Cool-Roof-Ordinance-Technical-Requirements-07-17-19.pdf(PDF, 158KB)Electrical-Details-Spec-Sheets-11-17-2016.pdf(PDF, 535KB)House framing details(PDF, 2MB)Owner_Builder_Licensed_Contractor_Declaration.pdf(PDF, 38KB)Owner-Builder Acknowledgement and Information Verification(PDF, 42KB)Sample Plot Plan(PDF, 403KB)SCE-Project-help-for-new-or-upgraded-power-service.pdf(PDF, 162KB)Swimming Pool Fencing Requirements(PDF, 529KB)Typical-Installation of FAU in Attic(PDF, 223KB)Typical Water Heater In Shed - Requirements(PDF, 387KB)Window Replacement - Emergency Escape Requirements for Sleeping Rooms in R-1 & R-3 Occupancies(PDF, 1019KB)
Housing Element Documents Lakewood Housing Element 2021-2029(PDF, 16MB)Housing Element 2013-2021(PDF, 16MB)SCAG 6th Cycle DRAFT RHNA Allocation(PDF, 82KB)SCAG Pre-Certified Housing Data for Lakewood(PDF, 487KB)