Moreno Valley Building Permits Guide for Homeowners and Sellers

Last updated November 13, 2026. Reviewed by the Cash Home Buyers CA team. Information comes from the City of Moreno Valley Community Development Department; sources are listed at the end.

Moreno Valley runs permits, plan review, inspections and code records through one online system called SimpliCITY, and a free account lets you check the status of existing records. If you are selling, reading the history there before you list tells you whether a buyer’s inspector or lender is likely to raise a problem.

Moreno Valley building permits at a glance

How do I look up permits on a Moreno Valley property?

Create a free SimpliCITY account and search for the address. The city says the account lets you access the status of existing records or begin a new project, and the system includes a Need Help area with submittal requirements, video tutorials and city forms. If you prefer to talk to someone, the permit counter can be reached at 951.413.3350 or by email.

When you read the history, look for permits that were opened but never finaled, work you know was done that has no permit, and changes that do not match the original plans. An open permit with no final inspection is the one buyers and lenders ask about most.

How do inspections work in Moreno Valley?

The city’s Building and Safety page shows the next available inspection date and links to a guide on scheduling inspections, plus the MoVal 24/7 app. The inspection line is 951.413.3380. An inspection that has passed and been signed off is what moves a permit toward final, so if you are closing out an old permit before a sale, ask the permit counter what remains.

What do permits cost in Moreno Valley?

Costs depend on the project. The city publishes its Building and Safety fee schedule so you can plan, and for ADUs it says plan review, inspection and permit costs vary with the type and size of the unit, special districts annexation fees, fire sprinkler fees where required, and public works grading fees where required. Check the schedule for your project rather than relying on a general estimate.

How permits affect selling a house in Moreno Valley

Permit problems usually come up when a buyer’s inspector or agent notices an addition or conversion that does not match the records, or when a lender asks for proof that finished living space was legally built.

In California, sellers generally must disclose known problems, including work you know was done without a permit. On a traditional listing the usual choices are to finish an open permit, permit the work after the fact, lower the price, or give a credit. Each takes time and money and can move a closing date.

How to sell a house in Moreno Valley with unpermitted work or open permits

1. Pull the permit history first. Know what the city shows before you talk to a buyer.
2. Write down what you know. Who did the work, when, and whether you have receipts or plans.
3. Compare your options. Fix it, sell with a price credit, or sell as-is to a cash buyer who prices the risk in.
4. Disclose honestly. A cash offer does not change what you must disclose, but it removes the repair and inspection steps that cause delays.

We buy Moreno Valley houses as they are. Read how selling a house as-is in Moreno Valley works, or see our Moreno Valley cash-offer process. If the house has been cited, read our Moreno Valley code enforcement guide, and for backyard units our Moreno Valley zoning and ADU guide.

Not sure what your permit history means for a sale? Call (424) 435-2326 or request a cash offer. There is no cost and no obligation.

Moreno Valley building permits FAQ

Where can I see permits for a Moreno Valley address?

Use the city’s SimpliCITY system with a free account, or call the permit counter at 951.413.3350.

How do I schedule an inspection in Moreno Valley?

Use the city’s inspection scheduling page or the MoVal 24/7 app, or call the inspection line at 951.413.3380.

Does Moreno Valley publish permit fees?

Yes. The Building and Safety fee schedule is linked from the division’s page.

Can I sell a house in Moreno Valley with an open permit?

Yes. An open permit does not legally stop a sale, but it can slow a traditional one. A cash buyer can purchase the house with the permit still open.

Sources

• City of Moreno Valley: Building and Safety Division
• City of Moreno Valley: SimpliCITY
• City of Moreno Valley: ADU Building FAQ

This guide is general information, not legal advice. Permit rules, fees and hours change; confirm requirements with the City of Moreno Valley.