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Pomona, California Building Permit Guide

Pomona’s Building Safety Division at City Hall reviews plans, issues permits and inspects four days a week; fire prevention inspections come from the LA County Fire Department’s Diamond Bar office.

Authority: Building Safety DivisionFire: LA County FirePhone: 909-620-2371
Building & Safety
909-620-2371Walk-in Mon–Thu 7:30am to 6:00pm
Planning
909-620-2191City Hall
Inspections
Mon–Thu 8:00am–4:00pmRequest before 4:00pm
Fire prevention
(909) 620-2216LA County Fire, Diamond Bar

Pomona’s Building Safety Division, part of Development Services, reviews construction plans, issues building permits and provides inspections from City Hall, 505 South Garey Avenue, Pomona, CA 91766. Walk-in hours are Monday-Thursday 7:30am to 6:00pm, and City Hall is closed Fridays.

This guide covers Pomona’s Building Safety Division, its inspection request rules and the county fire office. The City’s fee schedule, filing portal and list of work that needs a permit could not be checked, so ask Building & Safety at 909-620-2371.

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Who handles permitting in Pomona?

Pomona permit contacts
OfficeHandlesContact
Building Safety DivisionPlan review, building permits and inspections; City Hall, 505 South Garey Avenue, Pomona, CA 91766909-620-2371
PlanningCity Hall, 505 South Garey Avenue909-620-2191
LA County Fire Department, Diamond Bar officeFire prevention inspections; 1061 S. Grand Ave, Diamond Bar, CA 91765(909) 620-2216

Pomona receives fire services from the Los Angeles County Consolidated Fire Protection District under a fee-for-service contract, not from a city fire department.

Inspections in Pomona

Pomona building inspections are conducted Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm and are requested with the inspection request form:

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  • For a next business day inspection, submit the form before 4:00pm; forms submitted after 4:00pm are scheduled in 2 business days.
  • For a Monday inspection, submit the form on Thursday by 4:00pm.
  • After-hours inspections are requested at the Building and Safety counter 48 hours in advance, and extra fees apply.

The Daily Inspection List is posted online. Fire prevention inspections are done by the LA County Fire Department’s Diamond Bar office.

Official Pomona permitting resources

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Pomona City Hall open on Fridays?

No. Building & Safety walk-in hours are Monday-Thursday 7:30am to 6:00pm, and City Hall is closed Fridays.

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How do I get a Monday inspection in Pomona?

Submit the request form on Thursday by 4:00pm.

Who does fire inspections in Pomona?

The LA County Fire Department’s Diamond Bar office, 1061 S. Grand Ave, (909) 620-2216; Pomona gets fire services from the county fire district under a contract.

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