California note
Compton permits and inspections run through Building and Safety
Compton Building and Safety handles plan review, permit issuance, inspections, certificates of occupancy, and online services through Citizen Serve.
Work on a Compton building should start with Building and Safety instead of the general city-service list. Repairs, inspections, permits, and occupancy belong in that lane.
That keeps the building side separate from business licenses, utility bills, parking tickets, public records, and other services. Building and Safety handles plan review, permits, inspections, certificates of occupancy, and building-code questions. Citizen Serve is the online portal for that building side.
The split can matter in a city where homes, small shops, schools, churches, rail lines, and busy streets sit close together. A business opening may need both a license and a building permit. A repair may need an inspection. A sale or upgrade may need a form before everyone feels clear about the property.
For a smoother start, write down the address, what work is planned, and whether it is for a home or a business. Then use Building and Safety or Citizen Serve to get into the right lane.
Where to see it
Compton Building and Safety, Online Services, and Citizen Serve links.
Official sources
Official pages
Reviewed July 3, 2026
Current rules, forms, fees, deadlines, maps, and office instructions.
Rules, forms, fees, deadlines, and office procedures can change. Check the current page before you file, pay, or rely on a date.
Connected places
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