Permitting and Plan Check Services

Most Building and Safety Services are available online via our online portal here: Permits & Licenses | City of West Hollywood (weho.org)

Permitting and Plan Check service appointments will be available Monday through Friday from 8AM - 12PM and 1PM - 5PM. You will have the option of a physical appointment at City Hall or a virtual meeting with a staff member.

*Each appointment is limited to 30 minutes ONLY. Each appointment is limited to ONE property address. If you have multiple projects, please schedule separate appointments for each.

Over-the-Counter Plan Review Program

The city offers over-the-counter (OTC) plan check services for commercial tenant improvements with limited scope of work. Eligible projects can schedule concurrent appointments with a Planner and Plan Checker for a project review. Applicants must adhere to the program rules found on our webpage: Over-the-Counter Plan Review Program

SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT 

Preparing for your appointment

For virtual appointments, a Microsoft Teams meeting invitation will be sent to you in advance. Please ensure the Teams app is downloaded prior to your scheduled appointment.

Appointments are for permits that are “ready to issue” or projects eligible for over-the-counter-review. If you have a building code question, please schedule a separate appointment with “Plan Check Services”. Public Record Requests (plan duplication and permit history) must be formally submitted online through the City Clerk's office. Submittals and resubmittals must be submitted via the Online permit portal.

Please have the following documentation ready for your appointment:

• Contractor’s State of CA License: Provide the contractor’s state license number along with the company name, contact phone number, and email address.
• Worker’s Compensation Certificate
• A Business Tax Certificate is required for all contractors. If you do not have one, please click APPLY FOR BUSINESS TAX CERTIFICATE. For assistance with this online form, contact the Revenue Division at 323.848.6319 or FinanceRevenue@weho.org.
• Letter of Authorization: If the contractor is being represented by an agent, a signed letter of authorization from the contractor is required to verify this information.
• Please note building permits for commercial properties shall require a licensed contractor.
• We do not issue combination building permits. Each trade is required to obtain individual permits for their specific work, with the exception of solar installations, signs, and pools and spas.