The City of Victorville Building Division enforces the building code for construction within the city from City Hall, 14343 Civic Drive, Victorville, CA 92392, phone (760) 955-5100. It is open Monday to Thursday 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM and Friday 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM. The Census Bureau’s Vintage 2025 estimate puts the city’s population at 141,395.
This guide covers the City of Victorville. Exact fees for projects with plan review are calculated only after plans are submitted, so the flat fees below cover stand-alone permits only.
What requires a building permit in Victorville?
Walls and fences need a building permit when they are 3 feet or taller in rear or side yards, or eighteen inches or taller in front yards.
The Building Codes page also sets a 12% maximum driveway slope and lists construction hours of 7:00am to 10:00pm under VMC 13.01 (Noise Control).
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 review and inspections | (760) 955-5100; inspection@victorvilleca.gov |
| Fire Prevention Division | Fire plan review and construction inspections | (760) 955-5227; fireprevention@victorvilleca.gov |
| Engineering Department | Drainage studies, grading and public improvement plans; construction permits | 760-955-5158 |
| Planning Division | Case status | (760) 955-5135; planning@victorvilleca.gov |
The Planning Commission meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 14343 Civic Drive.
How to get a building permit in Victorville
Apply and submit plans digitally through the Citizen Self Service Portal.
Once the plans are received, the City assesses the plan review fee. Plans are reviewed in the order received.
All building permit fees can be paid online in the portal.
To extend a permit that is about to expire, submit a “Request for Permit or Plan Review” form. An expired permit may mean starting again and paying all applicable fees.
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Get a free quote →A building permit carries a validity period and can expire if work does not start or stalls between inspections; confirm the expiry with the Building Division on phased or delayed work. Permit validity in California
Victorville design data
The Building Division publishes local design data: Climate Zone 14; ground snow load 5 lbs; wind load 100-115 mph depending on occupancy (most are 110), exposure C; roof drains sized for 2.5 inches of rainfall per hour; Seismic Design Category D, which can be modified with a soils report (E for residential).
Gas line air tests are 10 lbs for 15 minutes. Minimum burial depths: 1 foot for water pipes, 2 feet for sewer pipes, 18 inches for gas lines and 2 feet for electrical lines.
Victorville permit costs and fees
The 2026 stand-alone permit fee chart (updated 01/08/2026) lists flat fees, including:
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Call 1-855-478-4290 →- Residential re-roof: $298.00.
- Residential photovoltaic system up to 15kw: $372.00.
- Water heater replacement: $157.00. Electrical service of 400 amps or less: $260.00.
- In-ground pool: $595.00. Spa or above-grade pool: $372.00.
- Wood-framed patio cover: $409.00. Storage shed: $595.00.
A technology fee of 4.6% of the sub-total, plus seismic and green fees, is added to every permit fee. Separate residential and commercial fee kits are published by application date; the current commercial new and tenant improvement kit covers applications from 03/01/2026 to 12/31/2026.
Inspections in Victorville
Inspections are scheduled online in the Citizen Self Service Portal and are conducted Monday-Friday, in AM slots from 8:00am-12:00pm and PM slots from 1:00pm-5:00pm (1:00pm-4:00pm on Fridays). To cancel, call the Building Division at (760) 955-5100.
Minor residential jobs such as patio covers, decks and re-roofs can be inspected with nobody on site if the work can be reached without entering the house or garage. Where the inspector must enter the home, an adult aged 18 or older must be present. Results are emailed to the permit contacts right after the inspection.
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These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.
- Victorville Building Division
- Plan review process
- Inspection process
- Building codes and design data
- 2026 stand-alone fee chart (PDF)
- Fee schedules and fee kits
- Building FAQs
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Do I have to be home for a Victorville re-roof inspection?
Not if the inspector can reach the work without entering the house or garage. If the inspector needs to go inside, an adult aged 18 or older must be present.
Does a front-yard wall need a permit in Victorville?
Yes, if it is eighteen inches or taller. In rear or side yards the threshold is 3 feet.
What is added to a Victorville stand-alone permit fee?
A technology fee of 4.6% of the sub-total, plus seismic and green fees.
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