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Inglewood building permits begin with Building Safety
Inglewood building work starts with the Building Safety Division when the project changes, builds, repairs, demolishes, enlarges, converts, or improves a structure. The division handles plan review, permit issuance, and inspections for building projects inside the city.
That is useful because Inglewood has a lot of property types close together: older homes, apartment buildings, small commercial spaces, event-area development, and airport-adjacent neighborhoods. A repair that feels small can still touch building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, sewer, or grading permits.
Before contacting Building Safety, write a short project description and gather the address, owner information, contractor details, drawings or photos, and any past permit numbers. The city moved building inspection requests into an online OpenGov portal in 2026, so check the current page before trying to schedule by an older method. For zoning, business, parking, or event questions, use the matching city page instead.
Where to see it
Inglewood Building Safety 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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