The Building Division of Corona’s Planning & Development Department issues building permits from 400 South Vicentia Avenue, Suite 120, phone 951-736-2250. Corona City Hall is open Monday to Thursday, 7 AM to 6 PM, and closed Friday.
This guide covers the Building Division, its 2026 fees and inspections, and the Planning, Fire, Utilities and County offices that a Corona permit can involve.
What requires a building permit in Corona?
Some Corona permits start in the Planning Division, which reviews and issues permits for fences and walls, patio covers, signage, and residential and commercial additions. The Development Services counter (951-736-2262) issues permits for grading, street closures, overloads and encroachments for construction in the public right-of-way.
Retail food or beverage facilities need plan approval from the County of Riverside Environmental Health Services Division before the Building Division approves the plan check; its Corona office is at 2275 S. Main St. Suite 204, (951) 273-9140.
California builds on one statewide code, Title 24, whose 2025 edition took effect on 1 January 2026; the editions in effect when the application is submitted apply, and cities and counties may adopt local amendments only with findings filed with the state (new residential amendments are largely frozen until June 2031). Title 24 and local amendments
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| Office | Handles | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Building Division | Building permits, plan check and building inspections; 400 South Vicentia Avenue, Suite 120 | 951-736-2250; BuildingInspection@CoronaCA.gov |
| Planning Division / Development Services counter | Fences, walls, patio covers, signs, additions; grading and right-of-way permits | (951) 736-2262 |
| Fire Department | Fire inspections; Headquarters at 735 Public Safety Way #201, Corona, CA 92878 | (951) 736-2220 |
| DWP | DWP inspections | (951) 736-2234 |
| Public Works | Public Works inspections | (951) 279-3511 |
All fire-related plan reviews are submitted through the Building Department at City Hall, with at least four sets of detailed plans and four sets of hydraulic calculations.
Corona permit costs and fees
The Building Division’s fee tables were updated effective October 4, 2026. Examples from Table B: Miscellaneous Fees:
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Get a free quote →| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Re-roof, residential comp over 1 existing layer, first 3,000 sq. ft. | 103.00 + 139.00 = 242.00 |
| Fence, first 100 lineal feet | 107.00 + 139.00 = 246.00 |
| Residential demolition | 501.00 + 93.00 = 594.00 |
| Minimum fee | $164 (charged when the fee is less) |
The plan check fee includes 3 reviews; any further review is charged at the hourly plan review rate.
Solar and battery permits in Corona
Expedited solar permits are filed in eTRAKiT, and Symbium solar permits are also available. The Corona Utilities Department does not allow a Tesla Backup Switch or similar device on the electric service meter; contact Utilities at 951-279-3677 for design approval before starting work.
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Building for most work; Planning for fences, walls, patio covers, signs and additions; the Development Services counter for grading and right-of-way.
Food and beverage businesses need Riverside County Environmental Health plan approval before plan check approval.
Applications, including expedited solar, are submitted at etrakit.coronaca.gov.
Up to 3 reviews are included in the plan check fee.
Call 951-736-2250 or email BuildingInspection@CoronaCA.gov to book one before field inspections.
A building permit carries a validity period and can expire if work does not start or stalls between inspections; confirm the expiry with the City of Corona on phased or delayed work. Permit validity in California
Inspections in Corona
Building inspections are scheduled online for Monday through Thursday. If a Friday inspection is needed because of an unusual situation or hardship, call (951) 736-2250 no later than Wednesday by 5:00 p.m. To confirm a time frame, call the Building Division on the day of the inspection between 7:30 AM and 8 AM.
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Official Corona permitting resources
These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.
- Corona Building Division
- Corona expedited permits
- Corona eTRAKiT
- Corona Planning Division
- Corona Development Services counter
- Corona Fire Prevention planning
- Corona: County Health requirements
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Can I get a building inspection on a Friday in Corona?
Only for an unusual situation or hardship: call (951) 736-2250 no later than Wednesday by 5:00 p.m.
What does a residential re-roof permit cost in Corona?
Under Table B effective October 4, 2026, comp over 1 existing layer for the first 3,000 sq. ft. is 103.00 plan check plus 139.00 inspection, 242.00 total.
Who issues fence permits in Corona?
The Planning Division reviews and issues permits for fences and walls; Table B also lists a building fee for the first 100 lineal feet.
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