Redlands 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 Redlands; sources are listed at the end.

In Redlands, building permits are handled by the Building & Safety Division at the One Stop Permit Center, 35 Cajon Street, Suite 15A, and you can reach the counter at 909-798-7536. The division reviews plans for new construction, additions and alterations, and inspects the work as it goes.

Redlands building permits at a glance

What does the Redlands Building & Safety Division do?

The city says the division regulates construction and occupancy of residential, commercial and industrial buildings for life, fire and health safety. Before a permit is issued it performs plan check on proposed projects, including additions and alterations to existing buildings. It then inspects new construction, additions, alterations and demolitions for structural, fire, energy and life-safety compliance. It also calculates fees and gives the public basic construction and seismic safety information.

Which Redlands permits can be applied for online?

Some over-the-counter permits can be started through the city’s online public portal: solar, water heaters, HVAC changeouts, electrical panel upgrades, patio covers, block walls and fencing, and roofing.

The city says payment must still be made in person before the permit is issued, and three sets of hard-copy plans are required when plans are needed. Permits not on that list, such as tenant improvements, must be applied for in person.

How missing permits affect selling a house in Redlands

Work done without a permit does not legally block a sale, but it can come up in a buyer’s inspection, in an appraisal, or in the lender’s review. In California sellers generally have to disclose known problems. Pulling permits after the fact can mean plan check, inspections and corrections. A cash buyer can purchase with the permit history as it is and price any risk into the offer.

How to sell a house in Redlands with permit issues

1. Find out what was permitted. The city offers a permit status page and a Do I Need a Permit handout. Call 909-798-7536 with the address.
2. List what was done without a permit. Additions, garage conversions, electrical, plumbing and patio covers are common.
3. Compare your options. Legalize the work, sell with a credit, or sell as-is.
4. Disclose honestly. A cash offer removes repairs and inspections from the timeline but not disclosure duties.

We buy Redlands houses as they are. Read how selling a house as-is in Redlands works, or see our Redlands cash-offer process. For backyard units and garage conversions, read the Redlands zoning and ADU guide.

Not sure what is permitted on your house? Call (424) 435-2326 or request a cash offer. There is no cost and no obligation.

Redlands building permits FAQ

Where do I apply for a building permit in Redlands?

At the One Stop Permit Center, 35 Cajon Street, Suite 15A. Some permit types can be started in the online portal, with payment in person.

What are the counter hours?

8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Thursday. The city says it is closed alternate Fridays, so check its calendar.

How do I request an inspection?

Use the city’s online building inspection request form. Inspectors take phone questions between 7:00 and 8:00 am.

Can I sell a Redlands house with unpermitted work?

Yes. It does not legally stop a sale, but it can slow a traditional one. A cash buyer can purchase the house as-is.

Redlands One Stop Permit Center: hours, portal and inspections

The Building & Safety Division operates from the One Stop Permit Center at 35 Cajon Street, Suite 15A, open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and closed on alternate Fridays. The phone number is 909-798-7536.

Some over-the-counter permits can be started in the city’s online portal, including solar, water heaters, HVAC changeouts, electrical panel upgrades, patio covers, block walls and fencing, and roofing. Payment is still made in person before issuance, and three sets of hard-copy plans are needed when plans are required. Other permits, such as tenant improvements, must be applied for in person.

Inspections can be requested through the city’s online form. Inspectors take questions by phone between 7:00 and 8:00 a.m., and each day’s inspection schedule is posted after 8:00 a.m.

Handouts that help owners and sellers

The division’s resources include a "Do I Need a Permit" handout, a "Who Can Pull a Permit" handout, a Property Owner Package, and permit extension and refund request forms.

It also publishes kitchen and bathroom renovation handouts, pool barrier and in-ground pool demolition guidance, flood map information, and a building and safety fee schedule. If you are trying to figure out whether a past project needed a permit, those handouts are a good first read.

Before you list a Redlands home

If a past project was never finished through a final inspection, ask the division what the records show. California requires disclosure of known problems; under Civil Code 1102.1, delivery of the transfer disclosure statement cannot be waived in an as-is sale. The California as-is guide explains the rules, and the natural hazard guide covers the six zones sellers must check, including flood and fire.

Sources

• City of Redlands: Building & Safety Division
• City of Redlands: Accessory Dwelling Units

This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules, hours and fees change; confirm requirements with the City of Redlands.