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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Jurupa Valley
A building permit is required before any person erects, re-erects, constructs, enlarges, alters, repairs, moves, improves, removes, converts, or demolishes any building or structure in the city. The code also specifically calls out retaining walls over 2 feet, fences over 3 feet, certain signs, and certain accessory structures in wildland-urban interface conditions. Source: https://www.jurupavalley.org/DocumentCenter/View/4559
One-story detached accessory structures used as tool/storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses when floor area does not exceed 120 square feet
Fences not over 3 feet high
Retaining walls not over 2 feet high unless supporting surcharge/superimposed load or impounding certain liquids
Water tanks on grade not exceeding 5,000 gallons and height/diameter ratio limits
Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade, not over a story/basement below, and not part of an accessible route
Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops, and similar finish work
Temporary motion picture, television, and theater stage sets/scenery
Above-ground prefabricated pools accessory to Group R-3 occupancy that are less than 24 inches deep and do not exceed 5,000 gallons
Shade cloth structures for nursery/agricultural use, excluding service systems
Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two-family dwellings
Certain window awnings in Group R-3 and U occupancies
Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters, and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches high
Residential decks not exceeding 200 square feet that are low to grade, detached, and not part of required egress/accessibility
Minor electrical repair and maintenance, portable heating/ventilation/cooling equipment, certain minor gas/mechanical repairs, and certain plumbing leak/stoppage repairs
Replacement of water-conserving plumbing fixtures in the same location as existing fixtures
- Exempt One-story detached accessory structures used as tool/storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses when floor area does not exceed 120 square feet
- Exempt Fences not over 3 feet high
- Exempt Retaining walls not over 2 feet high unless supporting surcharge/superimposed load or impounding certain liquids
- Exempt Water tanks on grade not exceeding 5,000 gallons and height/diameter ratio limits
- Exempt Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade, not over a story/basement below, and not part of an accessible route
- Exempt Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops, and similar finish work
- Exempt Temporary motion picture, television, and theater stage sets/scenery
- Exempt Above-ground prefabricated pools accessory to Group R-3 occupancy that are less than 24 inches deep and do not exceed 5,000 gallons
- Exempt Shade cloth structures for nursery/agricultural use, excluding service systems
- Exempt Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two-family dwellings
- Exempt Certain window awnings in Group R-3 and U occupancies
- Exempt Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters, and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches high
- Exempt Residential decks not exceeding 200 square feet that are low to grade, detached, and not part of required egress/accessibility
- Exempt Minor electrical repair and maintenance, portable heating/ventilation/cooling equipment, certain minor gas/mechanical repairs, and certain plumbing leak/stoppage repairs
- Exempt Replacement of water-conserving plumbing fixtures in the same location as existing fixtures
Note: Exemptions do not authorize work in violation of code or other laws. All swimming pool barrier fencing requires a permit. Temporary electrical service is not exempt. Accessory structures are not exempt where noncombustible or ignition-resistant materials are required under the wildland-urban interface code. Front-yard setback decks still need Planning Department approval. Source: https://www.jurupavalley.org/DocumentCenter/View/4559
Required documents
- At minimum, the city's application form asks for jobsite address
- APN, work description, valuation, applicant/owner contact details, owner-builder or contractor designation, contractor license number, and architect/engineer information if applicable. The city also publishes project-specific checklists and submittal requirements for ADUs, room additions, pools/spas, tenant improvements, tract/single-family projects
- EVCS, reroofs
- HVAC, and other work types. Source: https://www.jurupavalley.org/DocumentCenter/View/3042/Building-Permit-Application-REV-5-17-2023 and https://www.jurupavalley.org/170/Standards-Forms-and-Documents
- Building code
- The city adopted the 2025 California Building Code and related 2025 California construction codes, with local amendments, through Title 8 of the Jurupa Valley Municipal Code. The ordinance materials show adoption following the November 6, 2025 hearing. Source: https://www.jurupavalley.org/DocumentCenter/View/4559
- Permit validity
- Applications or plan checks are deemed abandoned after 180 days unless pursued in good faith or a permit is issued; extensions of up to 90 days may be granted in writing. Issued permits expire if work does not start within 12 months or is suspended/abandoned for 12 months; written extensions of up to 180 days each may be granted before expiration. Renewing an expired permit may cost one-half of a new permit fee if approved and if suspension/abandonment has not exceeded one year. Source: https://www.jurupavalley.org/DocumentCenter/View/4559
- Owner-builder
- The city uses a notarized Property Owner-Authorized Agent Form with an owner-builder notice stating permits are not required to be signed by owners unless they are personally performing their own work. The notice warns owner-builders about employer obligations and liability if they hire unlicensed labor. Source: https://www.jurupavalley.org/DocumentCenter/View/3304/Property-Owner--Authorized-Agent-Form
- Contractor requirements
- The owner-builder notice states contractors must be licensed and bonded by the State of California, must have a city or county business license, and must place their license number on permits for which they apply. SolarAPP+ submissions are limited to licensed contractors. Source: https://www.jurupavalley.org/DocumentCenter/View/3304/Property-Owner--Authorized-Agent-Form and https://www.jurupavalley.org/581/Solar-App
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: No general building permit turnaround is posted in the reviewed city sources. The city states SolarAPP+ eligible residential rooftop PV projects can be approved within the day. Source: https://www.jurupavalley.org/581/Solar-App
- 01 Confirm the permit type and download the applicable city form/checklist from the Building Department standards page, then prepare the construction permit application and project-specific submittal package. Source: https://www.jurupavalley.org/170/Standards-Forms-and-Documents and https://www.jurupavalley.org/DocumentCenter/View/3042/Building-Permit-Application-REV-5-17-2023
- 02 Create an Accela Citizen Access account and submit the application through the city permit portal. For some permit types, the city also maintains paper/PDF forms and in-person counter support at City Hall. Source: https://aca-prod.accela.com/JURUPA and https://www.jurupavalley.org/406/Permits
- 03 Upload plans and supporting documents required for the project type. The application form requests jobsite/APN details, scope, valuation, applicant contact information, owner-builder or contractor status, contractor license information, and design professional information if applicable. Source: https://www.jurupavalley.org/DocumentCenter/View/3042/Building-Permit-Application-REV-5-17-2023
- 04 Pay plan review and permit fees as assigned by the Building Official under the city's current fee schedule. If corrections are issued, revise and resubmit through the city process. Source: https://www.jurupavalley.org/DocumentCenter/View/4559
- 05 After plan approval and fee payment, obtain the issued permit, keep the permit and approved plans available on site, complete inspections in sequence, and obtain final approval or certificate of occupancy if required. Source: https://www.jurupavalley.org/DocumentCenter/View/4559 and https://www.jurupavalley.org/165/Building-Department
Typical processing time: No general building permit turnaround is posted in the reviewed city sources. The city states SolarAPP+ eligible residential rooftop PV projects can be approved within the day. Source: https://www.jurupavalley.org/581/Solar-App
§ 04
Fee schedule
Effective Current fee schedule adopted by ordinance or City Council fee resolution; no separate public Building Department fee schedule PDF was identified in the reviewed city sources
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Not stated in the reviewed public Building Department sources.
02
Plan check fee
Required as assigned under the current fee schedule; no public dollar amount was identified in the reviewed sources. The code allows up to 80% refund of the plan review fee if the application is withdrawn or canceled before plan review starts. Source: https://www.jurupavalley.org/DocumentCenter/View/4559
03
Permit fee formula
Project-dependent under the city's current adopted fee schedule; the application form requires project valuation, and the code authorizes the Building Official to apply the appropriate fee category and hourly billable rates where applicable. Source: https://www.jurupavalley.org/DocumentCenter/View/3042/Building-Permit-Application-REV-5-17-2023 and https://www.jurupavalley.org/DocumentCenter/View/4559
04
Reinspection fee
Reinspection fees may be assessed when work is not ready, corrections are not made, permit records or approved plans are unavailable, access is not provided, or work deviates from approved plans. The reinspection amount is the minimum building inspection fee or the amount in the established fee schedule. Work started without a permit triggers an investigation fee in addition to the permit fee, not less than actual costs as determined by the Building Official. Source: https://www.jurupavalley.org/DocumentCenter/View/4559
05
Penalty (no permit)
Reinspection fees may be assessed when work is not ready, corrections are not made, permit records or approved plans are unavailable, access is not provided, or work deviates from approved plans. The reinspection amount is the minimum building inspection fee or the amount in the established fee schedule. Work started without a permit triggers an investigation fee in addition to the permit fee, not less than actual costs as determined by the Building Official. Source: https://www.jurupavalley.org/DocumentCenter/View/4559
All applicable fees must be paid before certificate of occupancy issuance. Extensions will not be approved until applicable fees are paid. SolarAPP+ permit applicants are directed to make payment online through the city process. Source: https://www.jurupavalley.org/DocumentCenter/View/4559 and https://www.jurupavalley.org/581/Solar-App
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective Current fee schedule adopted by ordinance or City Council fee resolution; no separate public Building Department fee schedule PDF was identified in the reviewed city sources) before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Accela Building Inspections (online)
- Building Inspection Request Form (online)
- Building Department (online)
- (951) 332-0790 (phone)
- (951) 332-6464 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- City Hall hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; counter hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The reviewed sources do not publish a separate daily inspection arrival window. Source: https://www.jurupavalley.org/165/Building-Department
- Inspection hours
- City Hall hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; public counter hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Time windows
- Inspection timeframes are available by 8:30 a.m. on the day of inspection. AM inspections run from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; PM inspections run from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Typical sequence: Varies by project, but city code materials specifically reference standard progress inspections plus added roof sheathing/shear inspection, plaster inspection after scratch coat, and final inspection before final approval/certificate issuance. Applicants must keep permits and approved plans on site for inspection entries. Source: https://www.jurupavalley.org/DocumentCenter/View/4559 and https://www.jurupavalley.org/170/Standards-Forms-and-Documents
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Jurupa Valley permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Jurupa Valley, CA? ▸
A building permit is required before any person erects, re-erects, constructs, enlarges, alters, repairs, moves, improves, removes, converts, or demolishes any building or structure in the city. The code also specifically calls out retaining walls over 2 feet, fences over 3 feet, certain signs, and certain accessory structures in wildland-urban interface conditions. Source: https://www.jurupavalley.org/DocumentCenter/View/4559
02 How much does a building permit cost in Jurupa Valley, CA? ▸
Building permit fees in Jurupa Valley, CA are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Not stated in the reviewed public Building Department sources.. Fees are calculated as: Project-dependent under the city's current adopted fee schedule; the application form requires project valuation, and the code authorizes the Building Official to apply the appropriate fee category and hourly billable rates where applicable. Source: https://www.jurupavalley.org/DocumentCenter/View/3042/Building-Permit-Application-REV-5-17-2023 and https://www.jurupavalley.org/DocumentCenter/View/4559. Plan check fee: Required as assigned under the current fee schedule; no public dollar amount was identified in the reviewed sources. The code allows up to 80% refund of the plan review fee if the application is withdrawn or canceled before plan review starts. Source: https://www.jurupavalley.org/DocumentCenter/View/4559.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Jurupa Valley, CA? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Jurupa Valley, CA, follow these steps: 1. Confirm the permit type and download the applicable city form/checklist from the Building Department standards page, then prepare the construction permit application and project-specific submittal package. Source: https://www.jurupavalley.org/170/Standards-Forms-and-Documents and https://www.jurupavalley.org/DocumentCenter/View/3042/Building-Permit-Application-REV-5-17-2023 2. Create an Accela Citizen Access account and submit the application through the city permit portal. For some permit types, the city also maintains paper/PDF forms and in-person counter support at City Hall. Source: https://aca-prod.accela.com/JURUPA and https://www.jurupavalley.org/406/Permits 3. Upload plans and supporting documents required for the project type. The application form requests jobsite/APN details, scope, valuation, applicant contact information, owner-builder or contractor status, contractor license information, and design professional information if applicable. Source: https://www.jurupavalley.org/DocumentCenter/View/3042/Building-Permit-Application-REV-5-17-2023 4. Pay plan review and permit fees as assigned by the Building Official under the city's current fee schedule. If corrections are issued, revise and resubmit through the city process. Source: https://www.jurupavalley.org/DocumentCenter/View/4559 5. After plan approval and fee payment, obtain the issued permit, keep the permit and approved plans available on site, complete inspections in sequence, and obtain final approval or certificate of occupancy if required. Source: https://www.jurupavalley.org/DocumentCenter/View/4559 and https://www.jurupavalley.org/165/Building-Department
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Jurupa Valley, CA? ▸
Building permit processing times in Jurupa Valley, CA typically run No general building permit turnaround is posted in the reviewed city sources. The city states SolarAPP+ eligible residential rooftop PV projects can be approved within the day. Source: https://www.jurupavalley.org/581/Solar-App. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Jurupa Valley, CA? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Jurupa Valley, CA. The following work is generally exempt: One-story detached accessory structures used as tool/storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses when floor area does not exceed 120 square feet; Fences not over 3 feet high; Retaining walls not over 2 feet high unless supporting surcharge/superimposed load or impounding certain liquids; Water tanks on grade not exceeding 5,000 gallons and height/diameter ratio limits; Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade, not over a story/basement below, and not part of an accessible route; Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops, and similar finish work; Temporary motion picture, television, and theater stage sets/scenery; Above-ground prefabricated pools accessory to Group R-3 occupancy that are less than 24 inches deep and do not exceed 5,000 gallons; Shade cloth structures for nursery/agricultural use, excluding service systems; Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two-family dwellings; Certain window awnings in Group R-3 and U occupancies; Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters, and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches high; Residential decks not exceeding 200 square feet that are low to grade, detached, and not part of required egress/accessibility; Minor electrical repair and maintenance, portable heating/ventilation/cooling equipment, certain minor gas/mechanical repairs, and certain plumbing leak/stoppage repairs; Replacement of water-conserving plumbing fixtures in the same location as existing fixtures. Note: Exemptions do not authorize work in violation of code or other laws. All swimming pool barrier fencing requires a permit. Temporary electrical service is not exempt. Accessory structures are not exempt where noncombustible or ignition-resistant materials are required under the wildland-urban interface code. Front-yard setback decks still need Planning Department approval. Source: https://www.jurupavalley.org/DocumentCenter/View/4559 When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Jurupa Valley, CA? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Jurupa Valley, CA via: Accela Building Inspections, Building Inspection Request Form, Building Department, (951) 332-0790, (951) 332-6464. City Hall hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; counter hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The reviewed sources do not publish a separate daily inspection arrival window. Source: https://www.jurupavalley.org/165/Building-Department.
last verified March 2026
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