Permits / Applications for Home Improvements
Updated January 30, 2013
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City planning approval by the Current Planning Division is required for residential additions, remodels, paint color, landscaping, and other physical features to ensure compliance with the Cerritos Municipal Code. For building renovations and new construction, a building permit issued by the Building and Safety Division is also required. If you are planning to make any physical modifications to your home or property, please contact the Department of Community Development at (562) 916-1201 to learn about required approvals and permits.
To check the status of an existing building permit or request a permit inspection, contact the Building and Safety Division at (562) 916-1209.
Below is a list of permit applications available for download and other helpful information:
Planning Applications and Information
Air Conditioning Application (PDF)
Block Wall/Fence Application (PDF)
Block Wall Replacement Application — Arterial (PDF)
Cerritos GIS Mapping Tool (property information and planning approval history)
Driveway and Landscaping Approval Guidelines (PDF)
Green Building Fee Waiver Application (PDF)
Paint Color Permit Application (PDF)
Patio Structure Application (PDF)
Room Addition Application — Minor: Adding Less than 900 Square Feet (PDF)
Solar Energy System Application (PDF)
Swimming Pool Demolition Plan Example (PDF)
Building and Safety Permit Applications and Information
These must be accompanied by building plans and other applications as required.
Building Permit Application (PDF)
Combination Pool Permit Application (PDF) (submit with Swimming Pool, Spa and Equipment Application (PDF))
Electrical Permit Application (PDF)
Grading/Landscape Permit Application (PDF)
Green Building Fee Waiver Application (PDF)
Mechanical Permit Application (PDF)
Miscellaneous Permit Application (PDF)
Print, complete, and sign the application above for your project and bring it to the Department of Community Development for review, along with any required plans and attachments. Copies of these applications are also available at the Department of Community Development in City Hall.
