Building Services - Energov

Building Counter Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am to 4 pm (last sign in 3:30 pm).

Counter is closed from 12 pm to 1 pm

Online Client Self Service system is now available!

Building Services is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the uniform codes and related federal, state, and city adopted laws and ordinances. This responsibility includes meeting state mandates to assure all structures meet or exceed the minimum life safety standards of the aforementioned codes, laws, and ordinances. This division assures these standards by providing organized procedures for the reviewing of plans and specifications, field checking construction projects, and investigation of substandard structures for abatement.

For inquiries, contact Building Services at bldgservices@cityofmissionviejo.org or (949) 470-3054. Please note that Building Services is experiencing a high volume of email inquiries and phone calls, response times may be delayed, but will be returned in the order received.

This division is provided under contract with the engineering and management consulting firm Charles Abbott Associates, Inc. (CAA) and is administered through the following sections:

Building Division Fee Schedule Effective April 1, 2023

Energy Efficient Measure Fee Waiver Program

Administration

The Building Safety Division is responsible for the administration and enforcement of federal, state, and city laws and ordinances as they relate to construction, use, and occupancy.

Building Codes 2019 - The City Council adopts by reference model codes which have been amended by the state for use in California. The City further amends these codes (as necessary) to address specific local climatic, geologic and topographic conditions. These model codes are adopted so that regulatory government may apply their codes consistently and with due process for all those affected. In an effort to further promote uniformity throughout Orange County, the Mission Viejo Building Safety Division is a member of Orange County's Coalition for Building Code Uniformity.

Construction Related Fees - Fees for the various functions of the Building Safety Division are adopted from the California Building Codes (CBC) through a resolution by the City Council.

Permit Application

For applicable digital plan checks and permits, we encourage you to use Client Self Service to apply for permits, submit plans electronically, pay fees and request inspections.

For paper submittals, please create a user profile through Client Self Service and then proceed to the counter with all of your documentation during counter hours.

All documentation can be found in the City’s Document Center, including but not limited to Building Permit Applications (for paper submittals only), Certificate of Occupancy Applications and Construction & Demolition Paperwork.

Next Business Day Building Inspections

The Building Safety Division is responsible for proper inspection of all construction work to assure compliance with approved plans, laws and ordinances pertaining to construction, use, and occupancy.

Inspections are conducted next business day and must be submitted before 4:00 PM the day before your desired date of inspection. To manage inspection requests, cancellations and confirmations please access your account in Client Self Service.

Inspection results will be emailed to the contractor and accessible in your account in Client Self Service.

Americans with Disability Act

For ADA inquires specific to buildings, building access, and building development, please contact the City's Building Division directly at 949-470-3054.

Assembly Bill No. 3002 Disability Notice

For more information, you may view the City's Accessibility Evaluation Report or ADA Grievance Form.