Building Department Public Counter HoursThe Building Department counter is open 8am to 4pm Monday through Friday for in person services. Please see online eTrakit permitting system for after hours services or email . Show Notice of Annual Building Division Fee Increase Effective July 1, 2022In accordance with the City Council Resolution No. 91-129 establishing fees for the Building Division, increases have been made to the construction valuation and non-valuation permit fees based upon changes in the Los Angeles Construction Cost Index published by the Engineering News Record (ENR). These increases will be effective July 1, 2022. Building Fees will increase + 7% Online Building PermitsIn addition to inspection requests, the online eTrakit permitting system can be used to apply for the following building permits. Please allow 24 hours for processing.
Please email any questions to: Building DivisionThe Building & Safety Division is responsible for the building and safety standards for the design, construction, use, and occupancy, of all buildings and structures in the City. We provide plan checking, permitting, and inspection services for new construction, additions, renovations, alterations, and remodels to assure all structures meet the minimum life safety standards of State and local building codes. Community Development staff will assist and guide you through your development project. After all reviews and approvals are complete, you will be ready to obtain your building permits. If you are going to do the home improvements yourself, you can obtain an “Owner Builder” permit after completing the owner builder verification form. If you are not going to do the work yourself, a California Licensed Contractor can obtain the permits to begin your project. Click here for Permit Information and Handouts Preparing and Submitting PlansBefore any grading or building construction can occur, plans must be prepared and submitted to the City and reviewed for compliance with zoning regulations, the Grading Code, and the Building Code. At this level of review, the focus is on public health and safety issues such as structural integrity, earthquake safety, fire protection and handicapped access. Schedule a Building or Grading InspectionDuring the construction phase of development, grading and building inspectors make periodic site visits to ensure that grading and building is proceeding consistent with approved plans. Schedule a building or grading inspection with our online permitting system, or call (949) 362-4381. View the inspection schedule, which is updated daily at 8 a.m. Cancel or reschedule a same day inspection at (949) 362-4334. With eTRAKiT, the homeowner, developer and contractor may apply and pay for some building permits online, submit development applications electronically, track the progress of their construction projects online, schedule and locate the results of inspections, and check plan review status. Licensed contractors may log in and view their previous permits. To establish a contractor's login, please email . Visit the eTRAKiT Help Guides on this page for instructions and videos if this is your first time to use the system. Frequently Asked Questions may also be found on this page. For additional information or assistance, please email or your staff planner. eTRAKiT Help - Instructions, Videos and FAQs
Click here for Permit Information, Forms, and Handouts NOTE: When uploading a document to eTRAKiT, please also notify staff via email at Archived Permits
Online PermitsAvailable online permits and additional required forms for each type (all documents to be uploaded in pdf format). Please allow 24 hours for staff to review the application.
eTRAKiT Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) GENERAL Q: Who can use eTRAKiT? A: eTRAKiT is open to all users. A contractor that is registered with the City of Laguna Niguel must sign in using their company name and reset their password. All other users that are not contractors (i.e. homeowners, realtors or insurance agents) are able to create a user account to create an online application or to schedule an inspection. Q: Will eTRAKiT work in any internet browser? A: No, Internet Explorer is the preferred browser as others browsers may block pop-ups. Q: I have forgotten my Public Login Username and/or Password. A: Please Click Here to retrieve your username and password. Q: I am locked out of eTRAKiT. How do I get back in? A: The eTRAKiT system is set to automatically unlock every 5 minutes. Wait a little while and try again. If after waiting 5 minutes and reattempting to login you are still unable to get in, contact Building at Q: I keep getting a pop-up that says, "Please verify you are not a robot" but there is no where to verify. A: Make sure your window is scrolled all the way to the bottom and you should see the nCAPTCHA on the left with a check box for 'I'm not a robot'. Q: There is no "Apply / New Permit" button on my site, or when I click "Apply / New Permit" button, it blinks and does nothing but take me back to the dashboard. A: Ensure all your license and insurance paperwork is current with the City. Q: I am having trouble locating my permit number when I conduct a search. A: Be sure to enter the permit number exactly as it appears on your permit. The number needs to be entered in the “search for” field. For example, B20-1234 or WB20-1234 Q: As a homeowner doing my own work at my home, am I required to obtain a permit? A: A building permit is required at any time there is an addition, alteration, repair or conversion to the main structure or an accessory structure. If you have any questions about whether or not a permit is needed, contact the Building Department ADDRESS Q: My address isn't found in eTRAKiT. A: Be sure to enter the address and click the search; address must appear in the drop down menu. IF address does not appear in drop down menu, please note some address may appear shortened in our etrakit system. (i.e. Vista is Vs, try entering the first few letters of the street name) or the address may not be in the City of Laguna Niguel’s jurisdiction. Q: I cannot find remodel as an option to apply for permit A: If your project is not listed as an option in our etrakit system, you are required submit application/plans to the City. PAYMENT Q: Can I pay for my permit or application online using eTRAKiT? A: Yes, credit card payments (Visa, Master Card, Discover) are the preferred method of payment and can be paid online. Q: Is there a credit card processing fee that I have to pay? A: Effective July 1, 2022, all credit and debit card transactions are subject to a 2.35% processing fee. PERMIT AND APPLICATION TYPES Q: What types of permits am I able to submit online? A: The following building permits available through eTRAKiT
Q: What types of development applications can I apply for through eTRAKiT? A: Development application processes are added to this tool regularly. If you do not see the application available for online submittal check back often. Users can still monitor process of permits and projects through https://trakitcd.cityoflagunaniguel.org/eTRAKiT3/ even if the application was not created online. Q: Can I request a zoning letter or a new address through eTRAKiT? A: No, please email request to Q: Can I request a pre-application meeting through eTRAKiT? A: Not currently. please email request to . Q: I do not see my Contractors Name in the drop down menu for contractor login? A: You will need to register your contractor’s state license with the City. Contact the permit center at providing your state license number. There is no fee to register your license. INSPECTIONS Q: Can I schedule building inspections online? A: Yes, we are only scheduling building inspections through the eTRAKiT portal. See the how-to instructions or video for help on navigating this process. You can also view your inspection results using eTRAKiT. Click here to see the daily run list. Q: Can I schedule grading inspections online? A: No, we are only scheduling building inspections through the eTRAKiT portal at this time. Grading inspection requests should be emailed to Q: Why can't I pick a date for my inspection? A: You have to click "Add Inspection" before the date drop down box will appear. Q: Can I cancel an inspection from eTRAKiT? A: No, please call 949-362-4334 before 7 am |
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