Building & Engineering Services

Building Safety & Engineering Services

Starting Tuesday, June 15, the Service Center will reopen to the public for in-person services during modified hours of operation. When visiting City buildings, community members must wear a mask and follow social distancing protocols.

Modified Hours: Monday – Thursday and Open Fridays 8 am – 12pm

Walk-up services available at the Building counter:

Over the counter permits with no plan check needed such as:
Re-roofs
Water heater replacements
Window changeouts, same size and location
Patio covers following the city handout
Block wall permits
Minor kitchen and bathroom remodels with no structural or layout changes
Residential plumbing repairs
Residential electrical panel replacements, upgrades
Residential EV charger installation
New plan check submittals
Plan check resubmittals
All services requiring a plan check engineer will need an appointment or will be taken in for review.

Online services available through our website:

Inspection requests
Records research requests
Minor over the counter permits
Plan check submittal for signs and solar permits
Review and screening of plan check submittal material by a permit technician
Status check using online status tool

QUICK GUIDES			GENERAL
	Accessory Dwellings ADU	Sign Submitting		Property Owner Permit Application
	Fences & Block Walls	Sign Information		Contractor Permit Application
	Patio Covers	T.I. Requirements		Check Your Permit
	Room Additions	Sheds		Map Tool
	Water Heaters	Windows		Encroachment Permits
For additional handouts and resources click here. To check setbacks or zoning information prior to building, visit oxnard.org/planning A city business license is required for all contractors, subcontractors, and business entities doing work in the City of Oxnard. Submitting Applications and Plans: You can email your completed application forms and attachments to: buildingpermits@oxnard.org You may also drop off application forms and plans here: Oxnard Service Center drop off Building Inspection Appointment 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 number, contact person and contact phone number ready. Click here to schedule an inspection online.
Building & Engineering Office Hours 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Monday – Thursday) / 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM View Calendar The building is open during modified hours 8 am – 12 pm. Please use our online resources to continue serving you. For building application/plan pick-up and drop-off information, click here. Plan Your Visit. To view current waiting times, click here. Building & Engineering Location: 214 S. ‘C’ Street, Oxnard, CA 93030 Contact Us: Office (805) 385-7925 Fax (805) 385-7854 Email: buildingpermits@oxnard.org