Permit Applications Who can obtain a building permit?(PDF, 25KB)Application: Building Permit(PDF, 353KB)Application: Electrical Permit(PDF, 251KB)Application: Mechanical Permit(PDF, 259KB)Application: Miscellaneous Building Permit(PDF, 76KB)Application: Plumbing Permit(PDF, 266KB)Application: Sewer Permit(PDF, 201KB)Owner Builder and Licensed Contractors Declaration Form(PDF, 38KB)Owner-Builder Acknowledgement Information and Verification Form(PDF, 42KB)Solar Roof Mount Permit - Residential (Enter LAKEWOOD in search box)
Planning /Building Forms & Applications Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) General Information(PDF, 409KB)Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Regulations(PDF, 175KB)Conditional-Use-Permit-Application-Feb-15-2024.pdf(PDF, 151KB)Development Review Board (DRB) Application(PDF, 83KB)Environmental Information Form(PDF, 99KB)General Plan Amendment Application Procedure(PDF, 135KB)Joint Use Parking Agreement (JUPA) Application(PDF, 89KB)Landscaping Plan Application and Requirements(PDF, 164KB)Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) Developer Fee Schedule(PDF, 785KB)Lot Line Adjustment-Lot Merger Application(PDF, 92KB)Ministerial Staff Review (MSR) Application(PDF, 836KB)Neighbor Consent Form for Fencing(PDF, 49KB)R-1 and R-A Zoning Requirements(PDF, 775KB)Rent Questionnaire Form - New Residential Unit(PDF, 214KB)Specific-Plan-Application Feb 15 2024(PDF, 152KB)Subdivision-Application-Form-2024.pdf(PDF, 187KB)Trash Enclosure Example Handout(PDF, 1MB)Variance-Application-February-15-2024.pdf(PDF, 156KB)Wild Animal Permit Application(PDF, 139KB)Zone-Change-Application-February-15-2024.pdf(PDF, 159KB)Zone-Code-Amendment Application(PDF, 11KB)
How-To Tips for Building How-To: Detailed Instructions for Submitting to BSOP(PDF, 192KB)How-To: Electronic Plan Check First Time Submittal(PDF, 3MB)How-To: Electronic Plan Check Re-Submittal(PDF, 2MB)How-To: Electronically Submit for Building Permits, Plans, and Planning(PDF, 318KB)
Remodeling Project Help How_to_Planning_Building-Electronic-Submittal-Procedures-2020_7_30_20.pdf(PDF, 160KB)applicationsinglelayergypsumboard.pdf(PDF, 684KB)applicationwaterresistantgypsumshowerareas.pdf(PDF, 478KB)Patio-Cover_2014.pdf(PDF, 513KB)Block-Wall-Footing-Spec-Sheets-2012-8_30_2019_REVISED_USE_THIS_ONE.pdf(PDF, 2MB)Cool-Roof-Ordinance-Technical-Requirements-07-17-19.pdf(PDF, 158KB)Electrical-Details-Spec-Sheets-11-17-2016.pdf(PDF, 535KB)Electronic_Plan_Check_FAQs.pdf(PDF, 132KB)Fireplace(PDF, 581KB)Homeowners FYI(PDF, 590KB)House framing details(PDF, 2MB)Owner_Builder_Licensed_Contractor_Declaration.pdf(PDF, 38KB)Owner-Builder Acknowledgement and Information Verification(PDF, 42KB)Plumbing Details(PDF, 393KB)Sample Plot Plan(PDF, 403KB)SCE-Project-help-for-new-or-upgraded-power-service.pdf(PDF, 162KB)Swimming Pool Fencing Requirements(PDF, 529KB)Typical-Installation of FAU in Attic(PDF, 223KB)Typical Water Heater In Shed - Requirements(PDF, 387KB)Window Replacement - Emergency Escape Requirements for Sleeping Rooms in R-1 & R-3 Occupancies(PDF, 1019KB)
DRB Application Form & Handbooks Commercial Handbook(PDF, 3MB)Development Review Board Application(PDF, 83KB)Multiple Family Residential Handbook(PDF, 4MB)Signs Handbook(PDF, 3MB)
Fair Housing Know Your Housing Rights (flyer)(PDF, 36KB)We Can Help Keep Your Neighborhood Beautiful(PDF, 102KB)DRAFT-FY-2021-2022-CAPER.pdf(PDF, 3MB)
Housing Element Documents Lakewood Housing Element 2021-2029(PDF, 16MB)Housing Element 2013-2021(PDF, 16MB)SCAG 6th Cycle DRAFT RHNA Allocation(PDF, 82KB)SCAG Pre-Certified Housing Data for Lakewood(PDF, 487KB)