Building & Engineering Services

Building Safety & Engineering Services

Notices:

Due to staffing shortages effective 11/28/2022 Counter Hours will be reduced until further notice to 8 AM-12 PM.

Walk-up permit services are available at the Building Division counter for:

• Re-roofs
• Water heater replacements
• Window change outs (same size and location)
• Patio covers following the city handout
• Block walls
• Minor kitchen and bathroom remodels
• Residential plumbing repairs
• Electrical panel replacements and upgrades on SF dwelling units
• Residential EV charger installation
• New plan check submittals
• Plan check resubmittals

All other permit services requiring a plan check engineer will need an appointment scheduled or will be taken in for plan review.

QUICK GUIDES			GENERAL
	Accessory Dwellings ADU	Sign Information		Property Owner Permit Application
	Fences & Block Walls	T.I. Requirements		Contractor Permit Application
	Patio Covers	Sheds		Check Your Permit Application Status
	Room Additions	Windows		Map Tool
	Water Heaters	EV Charging		Encroachment Permits

For additional handouts and resources click here. To check setbacks or zoning information prior to building applications, visit oxnard.org/planning. A city business license is required for all contractors, subcontractors, and business entities doing work in the City of Oxnard.

PERMIT APPLICATIONS

Applications can be downloaded for property owners. Permit applications are also available for contractors.

Express Permits for certain residential projects can be applied here.

All other permits are applied in person.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Office Hours
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Monday – Thursday) / 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Open Fridays) View Calendar

Building & Engineering Counter Service Hours
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Monday – Thursday) / 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Open Fridays)

To view current waiting times, click here.

Building & Engineering Location
214 S. ‘C’ Street, Oxnard, CA 93030

BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES

24-Hour advance notice is required for all inspections.

(805) 247-8980 Automated
(805) 385-7936 Office

To schedule an inspection, have your permit application number, contact person and contact phone number ready. Click here to schedule an inspection online.

Office Main line (805) 385-7925 Fax (805) 385-7854

For general questions and inquiries only, email: buildingpermits@oxnard.org