Moreno Valley, California Building Permit Guide

The Building & Safety Division of Moreno Valley’s Community Development Department provides plan review, issues building permits and does building inspections; main line 951.413.3350, plan and permit email permitcounter@moval.org. All permit types must be submitted through the City’s SimpliCITY online portal.

This guide covers Moreno Valley Building & Safety, SimpliCITY, the fee schedule revised 6-30-26 and inspections. The counter’s street address and hours were not on the City pages checked, so call or email before visiting.

What requires a building permit in Moreno Valley?

Every building permit type is filed in SimpliCITY. Owner-builders add the Owner Builder Verification form, and every submittal includes the Fire screening form. Sheds taller than the fence line must keep a minimum 5′ setback from side and rear property lines (M.V.M.C. 9.08.030).

Residential property owners need a business license for each rental property.

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

Who handles permitting in Moreno Valley?

Moreno Valley permit costs and fees

From the City Fee Schedule revised 6-30-26:

• Mechanical, plumbing and electrical permits: $51.00 permit processing/filing fee per project.
• Plan review and inspection: $154.00 per hour.
• Residential photovoltaic: SolarAPP+ applications $385.00 inspection; systems of 10 kw or less with no fire review $88.00 plan check plus $314.00 inspection.
• Re-roof without sheathing: $41.00 plan check plus $155.00 inspection.

For planning permit fees, call (951) 413-3206 for an estimate.

How to get a building permit in Moreno Valley

A building permit carries a validity period and can expire if work does not start or stalls between inspections; confirm the expiry with Moreno Valley Building & Safety on phased or delayed work. Permit validity in California

Inspections in Moreno Valley

Inspection times and results are posted in SimpliCITY under Quick Links after 7:30am. To cancel an inspection, call Building & Safety at 951.413.3350 extension 5; to reach your inspector, call extension 3. Inspectors are in the office 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. An adult must be present for interior inspections, and a reinspection fee may be charged if work is not ready, access is not provided or the work does not meet code.

Official Moreno Valley permitting resources

These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.

• Moreno Valley building permits
• Moreno Valley inspections
• Moreno Valley permit FAQs
• Community Development contacts
• City Fee Schedule (revised 6-30-26)

Frequently asked questions

How long does a Moreno Valley building permit review take?

Normally within 12 business days once all required documents are submitted.

How do I cancel an inspection in Moreno Valley?

Call Building & Safety at 951.413.3350 extension 5.

How close to the property line can a shed be?

Sheds taller than the fence line must keep a minimum 5′ setback from side and rear property lines (M.V.M.C. 9.08.030).

Simplify Moreno Valley permitting with Alliance Permitting

• Work out which city counters and outside agencies the project has to go through
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• Book the inspections and follow the permit through to final

Alliance Permitting is a permit documentation and submission company in California. We prepare your paperwork, file it correctly and coordinate with the permitting authority through issuance. We are not a contractor and we do not perform licensed plan review or inspections; that work stays with your licensed team and the jurisdiction.

This guide is provided by Alliance Permitting for general information about Moreno Valley permitting. Requirements, fees, and procedures change; confirm details with the permitting authority before relying on them.