Glendora Building Permits Guide for Homeowners

Last updated November 13, 2026. Reviewed by the Cash Home Buyers CA team.

If you own a home in Glendora and have remodeled, finished a garage, replaced a roof or water heater, or inherited a house with work you cannot document, the City of Glendora’s building permit process affects what you can do and what a buyer will ask about.

This guide summarizes how the city’s Building Division works, where to apply, how inspections are scheduled, and what to do about open or unpermitted work before you sell.

Glendora building permits at a glance

Topic	What the city publishes
Department	Building Division, part of Development Services
Office	116 E. Foothill Blvd., Glendora, CA 91741
Phone	(626) 914-8222
Office hours	Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where to apply	The Civic Access online portal
Inspection request line	(626) 657-7273, press 1
Inspection hours	Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Fee schedule and review timelines	Not listed on the Building and Safety page; confirm with the division

What the Building Division does

The city describes its Building and Safety services as the development, plan review, inspection and enforcement of the adopted building codes and other applicable codes in Glendora. The stated purpose is to protect and improve quality of life in the community while promoting construction safety.

The division also acts as the contact point for the permit and inspection process, and depending on the scope of a project that process can involve other city departments and outside agencies.

In practice, a simple like-for-like repair and a room addition can travel very different paths, so it helps to describe your project to the division before you start.

Applying through Civic Access

Glendora has moved its permit work to a portal called Civic Access. The city says the portal covers permits, planning applications, inspections, property records and related services, and that it lets applicants apply, upload plans, track review status and schedule inspections in one place.

The older eTRAKiT address now points people to the new portal.

If you are selling and a buyer’s agent asks about a permit history, Civic Access is also where you can look up property records tied to your address, which is a faster starting point than guessing from memory what a prior owner did.

Scheduling and passing inspections

Inspections are requested by phone at (626) 657-7273 by pressing 1, and the inspection window the city lists is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. That means a contractor who finishes a job late on a Friday will not get a same-day sign-off, so plan the last inspection well ahead of any listing date or escrow deadline.

An open permit with no final inspection is one of the most common reasons a sale gets stuck, because the title or lender side of the transaction wants the work closed out.

Public Works permits are separate

Work in the public right of way, such as a driveway approach, curb cut or utility connection, is handled by the Engineering Division of Public Works rather than the Building Division. The city has an electronic plan submittal and permitting program for these permits.

If your project touches the street or sidewalk in front of the house, ask whether a separate Public Works permit is needed in addition to the building permit.

Open permits and unpermitted work when you sell

Glendora can enforce its building and municipal codes against work done without the required permit, and the city’s administrative citation program lists non-compliance with city-issued permits among the reasons a citation can be issued. For a seller, that has three practical consequences.

First, an open permit can delay closing until it is finaled. Second, a buyer who finds unpermitted square footage may ask for a price cut or walk away.

Third, if the city learns of the work, you may be asked to apply for permits after the fact, which can mean opening walls for inspection. Our guide to Glendora code enforcement explains how citations and fines work.

A checklist before you list a Glendora house

• Search your address in Civic Access for permits and property records.
• List every project since you bought, including roofs, HVAC, water heaters, solar, electrical panels and any room or garage conversion.
• Match each item to a permit that was finaled, and flag anything open or missing.
• Call the Building Division at (626) 914-8222 for any question about whether past work needed a permit.
• Decide whether to permit and fix, disclose and discount, or sell as-is to a buyer who closes with the condition of the house as it stands.

How to sell a house in Glendora with permit problems

You have three realistic paths. You can finish the permit process and list on the open market, which costs time and money but can maximize price. You can disclose the work, adjust the price and let a buyer take on the risk.

Or you can sell directly for cash to a company that buys homes as they are, including those with open permits, unpermitted additions or deferred repairs. Cash Home Buyers CA buys Glendora houses as-is, with no repairs, no commissions and a closing date that fits your schedule.

See our Glendora cash home buyer page or request an offer using the form at the top of this page.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I apply for a building permit in Glendora?

The City of Glendora directs applicants to its Civic Access portal for permits, plan uploads, review tracking and inspection scheduling. The Building Division is at 116 E. Foothill Blvd. and can be reached at (626) 914-8222.

How do I schedule an inspection?

Call the city’s inspection request line at (626) 657-7273 and press 1. The city lists inspection hours as Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Can I sell my Glendora house with an open permit?

Yes, but it often slows the sale. Buyers and lenders usually want open permits finaled, so you may need to complete the work, pay for a re-inspection, or sell to a buyer who accepts the house as-is.

What happens if work was done without a permit?

The city can require you to obtain a permit after the fact, and its administrative citation program lists non-compliance with city-issued permits among the grounds for a citation. Ask the Building Division what applies to your project.

Do I need a separate permit for work in the street or sidewalk?

Public right of way work is handled by the Engineering Division of Public Works, which runs its own electronic plan submittal program. Ask whether your project needs one in addition to a building permit.

How do I check what permits exist for my address?

Use the Civic Access portal, which the city says includes property records, or call the Building Division. The city does not publish a fee table or review timeline on its Building and Safety page, so confirm those directly.

More Glendora guides

• Glendora code enforcement guide
• Glendora zoning and ADU guide
• We buy houses in Glendora, CA
• We buy houses in Los Angeles County

Sources

• City of Glendora: Building and Safety
• City of Glendora: Inspections
• City of Glendora: Civic Access portal
• City of Glendora: Public Works permit application and plan review
• City of Glendora: Administrative citations

This guide is general information from public sources, not legal advice. Confirm current rules with the city.