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Hawthorne permit records run through Citizen Self Service
Hawthorne’s Citizen Self Service portal is the online place to work with many permit and plan records. It can be used to view the current status of a permit or plan, request inspections, and review plan submittals.
That is handy because Hawthorne projects can be small, fast, and easy to mix up: a repair near a garage, a tenant change, a small remodel, or a plan review question may all sound similar until the city sees the record.
Before using the portal, keep the property address, permit or plan number if you already have one, and the contact email for the applicant. If the project has plans, make sure the file names and project description match what you are asking the city to review.
For simple payment questions, Hawthorne has a separate online payments page. The portal is best when the question is tied to a permit or plan record.
Where to see it
Hawthorne Citizen Self Service page.
Official sources
Official pages
Reviewed July 4, 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.
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