Building & Safety

The Building & Safety Division is responsible for the building and safety standards for the design, construction, use, and occupancy, of all buildings and structures in the City. We provide plan checking, permitting, and inspection services for new construction, additions, renovations, alterations, and remodels to assure all structures meet the minimum life safety standards of State and local building codes.

To access the City of Laguna Niguel's online Permit Center, CLICK HERE

Online Building Permits

In addition to inspection requests, the online Permit Center can be used to apply for the following building permits. Please allow 24 hours for processing.

• Residential Repipe Permit
• Residential Standard Water Heater Replacement Permit
• Residential Dishwasher Permit
• Residential PV (Single Family) Permit

Please email any questions to: bpermit@cityoflagunaniguel.org

Notice of Annual Building Division Fee Increase Effective July 1, 2025

In accordance with the City Council Resolution No. 91-129 establishing fees for the Building Division, increases have been made to the construction valuation and non-valuation permit fees based upon changes in the Los Angeles Construction Cost Index published by the Engineering News Record (ENR).   

In accordance with City Council Resolution No. 2023-1439, Planning flat fees and hourly rates charges against deposits shall be annually adjusted based on CPI (Los Angeles Index) 

Building Fees will increase + 2.2%

Planning Flat Fees and Hourly Rates + 3.3%

Technology Cost Recovery will be 2% of the building plan check and permit fees

General Plan Cost Recovery will be 2% of building plan check and permit fees

Preparing and Submitting Plans

Before any grading or building construction can occur, plans must be prepared and submitted to the City and reviewed for compliance with zoning regulations, the Grading Code, and the Building Code. At this level of review, the focus is on public health and safety issues such as structural integrity, earthquake safety, fire protection, and handicapped access.

Schedule a Building or Grading Inspection

During the construction phase of development, grading and building inspectors make periodic site visits to ensure that grading and building is proceeding consistent with approved plans.

To schedule a building or grading inspection online, please visit our online Permit Center.

To schedule a building or grading inspection over the phone, please call (949) 362-4381.

To cancel or reschedule a same-day inspection, please call (949) 362-4334.

View the inspection schedule, which is updated daily at 8:00 a.m.