Permit Applications Who can obtain a building permit?(PDF, 25KB)Application: Building Permit(PDF, 706KB)Application: Electrical Permit(PDF, 604KB)Application: Grading Permit(PDF, 99KB)Application: Mechanical Permit(PDF, 611KB)Application: Miscellaneous Building Permit(PDF, 594KB)Application: Plumbing Permit(PDF, 620KB)Application: Sewer Permit(PDF, 555KB)Owner Builder and Licensed Contractors Declaration Form(PDF, 38KB)Owner-Builder Acknowledgement Information and Verification Form(PDF, 42KB)Solar Roof Mount Permit (Residential)
Planning Submittal Portal Administrative Manual for Residential Development(PDF, 4MB)Planning Portal link
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)
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)