Lemoore, CA Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Handles building permits within the incorporated City of Lemoore. Work outside city limits is generally handled by Kings County; some city projects also require outside-agency clearance such as Kings County Health Department clearance or San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District demolition release when applicable.

Department

City of Lemoore Community Development Department, Building Division

Address

711 W Cinnamon Drive, Lemoore, CA 93245

Phone

(559) 924-6744 ext. 730

Email

permits@lemoore.com , buildingtech@lemoore.com

Website

https://lemoore.com/communitydevelopment/building-inspections/

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Confirm the project with the Building Division before starting work; the city states approvals are needed for new structures and also common projects such as patios, storage buildings, carports, HVAC replacements, and reroofing.
2. Create or log into the EnerGov portal and start the permit application online.
3. Upload the required application materials. The city's plan-check sheet says plan submittals are electronic in PDF form and require a completed permit application, project valuation, and plans or calculations appropriate to the project scope.
4. Provide any specialty documents that apply, such as Title 24 documentation, truss engineering, grading plans, demolition release from the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, or Kings County Health Department clearance.
5. If applying as an owner-builder, return the owner-builder verification; the city's form says the permit will not be issued until that verification is returned.
6. Pay the applicable permit and plan-check fees. For project-specific permits, the current fee schedule states a $75 prepayment is required with application.
7. After permit issuance, schedule inspections through the portal or by email at permits@lemoore.com for portal-issued permits. Requests received by 4:30 p.m. are scheduled for the following business day.
8. Complete required inspections and obtain final approval.

Source: City of Lemoore Community Development Department, Building Division

General Requirements

The city says approvals are required for new structures and for installation or replacement of items including patios, storage buildings, carports, air-conditioning replacements, and reroofing. Most construction requiring plan review must be submitted electronically.

Required Documents

• Completed City Building Permit Application
• Project valuation
• Scaled plans
• Structural calculations as applicable
• Title 24 calculations as applicable
• Truss engineering as applicable
• Grading plans as applicable
• Fire sprinkler plans as applicable
• Soils report or compaction tests as applicable
• Landscape plans as applicable
• Demolition permit release as applicable
• Kings County Health Department clearance as applicable

Building code

City Council adopted the 2022 California Building Standards Code effective January 1, 2023. The Building Division page says the city is working under the 2022 California Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and National Electrical Code, with 2025 code updates effective January 1, 2025.

Owner-builder

Lemoore uses an owner-builder verification form. The city warns that the owner-builder is the responsible party of record and states the permit will not be issued until the verification is returned.

Contractor requirements

The city's owner-builder notice states contractors must be licensed and bonded, must have a city and or county business license, and must place their license number on permit applications.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$140 minimum for residential remodels and additions; $1,300 minimum for certain new multifamily, commercial, industrial, and warehouse building permit categories listed in the schedule; project-specific permits vary by type.

Plan check fee

65% of building permit fee.

Permit fee formula

Mixed structure. General building permits are largely square-foot-based; project-specific permits are flat-fee; plumbing, electrical, and mechanical permits use issuance fees plus unit-fee schedules.

Reinspection fee

$161.71 proposed in the current fee schedule PDF

Penalty (no permit)

Work done without required permitting is listed as permit fees doubled.

Payment note

Project-specific permits require a $75 prepayment with application. The fee schedule also lists additional plan review fees, after-hours inspection fees, and actual-cost charges for outside consultants where used.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Lemoore Community Development Department, Building Division to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Tyler EnerGov Self Service (online)
• permits@lemoore.com (email)
• (559) 924-6744 ext. 732 (phone)

Scheduling deadline

Requests must be received by 4:30 p.m. for the following business day.

Inspection hours

Building inspection services Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: Varies by permit scope. City inspection activity reports show common inspection milestones including foundation, rough electrical, rough frame, rough mechanical, rough plumbing, roof nailing, shear wall, insulation, smoke or carbon monoxide, and final inspection.

Additional Resources

• Building code: City Council adopted the 2022 California Building Standards Code effective January 1, 2023. The Building Division page says the city is working under the 2022 California Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and National Electrical Code, with 2025 code updates effective January 1, 2025.
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Owner-builder rules: View rules
• Community Development
• Plan-check submittal requirements
• Fee schedule
• Public works standards
• California Building Standards Commission
• License lookup guide: California Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: California Homeowner-Contractor Agreement

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