Inglewood 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 Inglewood; sources are listed at the end.

Building permits for homes inside the City of Inglewood come from the Building Safety Division, which the city says is responsible for the review, approval and inspection of all building projects within the city. The city also publishes building permit logs, which can help you see what permits were issued.

Inglewood building permits at a glance

Who issues building permits in Inglewood?

Inside Inglewood city limits, the Building Safety Division reviews, approves and inspects building projects. Homes in neighboring cities or unincorporated county areas are permitted by those agencies, and an Inglewood mailing address does not always mean the home is inside the city, so confirm the jurisdiction first.

How do I get a building permit in Inglewood?

The city’s Permits and Licenses FAQ points to the Construction Permit Application Form (a PDF) and says to contact the Permit Section at 310-412-5333 with questions. The Building Safety Applications and Fees page lists current forms and fees.

1. Confirm the jurisdiction.
2. Complete the Construction Permit Application Form and submit it with plans as required.
3. Schedule inspections as the work proceeds.
4. Make sure the permit is finaled after the last inspection.

How do I check the permit history on an Inglewood house?

Inglewood’s Building Permit Logs page covers older permits (Legacy Permits) and permits from its Eden system, including monthly logs. Look for permits opened and never finalized, work you know was done that has no permit, and permits with a completed final inspection.

A permit without a final is an open permit, and it is the one buyers and their lenders ask about. For specific records, call the Permit Section at 310-412-5333.

What happens to permit problems when you sell an Inglewood house?

In California, sellers generally have to disclose known problems on the transfer disclosure statement, including work known to have been done without a permit. On a traditional listing the usual choices are to finish the open permit, apply after the fact, cut the price, or let the buyer take on the problem. If the house has been cited, see our Inglewood code enforcement guide.

How Inglewood’s plan check process is laid out

The Building Safety Division is responsible for the review, approval and inspection of all building projects in the city. Its permit requirements sheet says that staff review an application and, once accepted, send an email with payment instructions for plan check, usually within 48 hours.

The city offers expedited plan check at an additional cost of 1.5 times the permit fee, and says most projects are expected to be approved within three review cycles, with additional fees if more than three reviews are needed.

A contractor can schedule an appointment to pay fees and pick up permits only after an RTI notice has been received, and inspections are requested through the city’s online portal after permits are issued. For questions the sheet lists Building Safety at 310-412-5294.

Fees the city publishes

Inglewood’s Building Safety fee schedule includes amounts that matter when you are deciding whether to finish or legalize work:

• A $28 permit issuance fee for each building permit.
• Plan check fees equal to 85 percent of the total permit fee, and expedited plan check at 1.5 times the total permit fee.
• A plan maintenance fee of 2 percent of the building permit fee, up to $300.
• Energy, green and accessibility plan check fees of 5 percent of the permit fee each, each capped at $2,000.
• Additional plan reviews after the third review, or for changes and revisions, at $171 per hour with a one-hour minimum.
• A $45 reinspection fee and a $285 appeal fee.
• $171 for a request for a letter of verification.

Building permit fees are based on project valuation using the International Code Council valuation data, adjusted for California, so the final number depends on the project. Ask the division for an estimate before you decide.

Alteration size categories

For remodels and alterations the schedule sets permit fees at 25 percent of the new building valuation for a minor alteration, 50 percent for a medium alteration and 75 percent for a major alteration. If you are legalizing an old remodel, how the city classifies it can change the fee, so ask which category it would fall into.

What an Inglewood permit file should include

• The permit, the plans and the signed-off inspection record for each project.
• Any RTI notice and payment receipts.
• Contractor invoices and license details.
• Correspondence about corrections or additional plan reviews.

Disclosure when permits are open or missing

Under California Civil Code section 1102.1, delivery of the transfer disclosure statement cannot be waived in an as-is sale, and your duty to disclose material facts remains.

If a disclosure comes after the offer, section 1102.3 lets the buyer cancel within three days of in-person delivery, or five days of mailing or agreed electronic delivery. Our statewide as-is guide explains both.

Your options are the usual four: finish the permit, apply after the fact, sell with a credit, or sell as-is to a cash buyer who prices the risk in.

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

1. Check the permit logs and ask the Permit Section what the city shows.
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 removes the repair and inspection steps that cause delays.

We buy Inglewood houses as they are. See how we buy houses in Inglewood, our cash home buyer page, and the Los Angeles County property tax 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.

Inglewood building permits FAQ

Can I sell a house in Inglewood with an open permit?

Yes. An open permit does not legally stop a sale, but it can slow a traditional one because buyers and lenders ask for it to be finalized. A cash buyer can purchase the house with the permit still open.

Where can I see permits issued in Inglewood?

The city’s Building Permit Logs page lists Legacy Permits, Eden Permits and Eden Monthly Permits.

Who do I call with permit questions in Inglewood?

The city’s FAQ lists the Permit Section at 310-412-5333.

How do I sell a house in Inglewood with unpermitted additions?

Disclose the work, then choose between permitting it, discounting the price, or selling as-is to a cash buyer who accounts for the risk in the offer.

What does Inglewood charge for expedited plan check?

The city’s fee schedule lists expedited plan check at 1.5 times the total permit fee, and the permit requirements sheet says it is offered at an additional cost.

How many plan review cycles does Inglewood expect?

The city says most projects are expected to be approved within three review cycles, with additional plan review fees if more than three reviews are needed.

How much is an Inglewood reinspection?

The fee schedule lists a reinspection fee of $45 and an appeal fee of $285.

Sources

• City of Inglewood: Building Safety
• City of Inglewood: Building Permit Logs
• City of Inglewood: Permits & Licenses FAQ
• City of Inglewood: Building Safety Applications and Fees

This guide is general information, not legal advice. Confirm requirements with the City of Inglewood.