Building Permits and Inspections

Online Permit Applications Moving to a New System - September 14

Starting September 14, online (no-plan-check) permit applications will no longer be accepted through the legacy Irvine Permits site. All new online permit applications must be submitted through PermitsDIRECT!, powered by Symbium.

Learn more about eligible permit types and how to apply at Same-Day Permits. (Open in new window)

The legacy Irvine Permits site remains available for plan check inquiries, permit inquiries, and inspection requests — this change affects new online permit applications only.

Notice of Updated Fee Schedules

The City of Irvine has increased fees effective August 15, 2026, per the adopted Development Processing and Inspection Fee Resolutions 24-41, 25-78, and 25-79. The newer rates will apply to all projects submitted or issued on or after August 15. Any existing unpaid fees/invoices have been automatically recalculated on August 15 to reflect the updated fees. All adjustments being implemented are consistent with the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Consumer Price Index (CPI). The City of Irvine will also adopt the International Code Council's Building Valuation Data of February 2026 effective August 15, 2026.

To view all applicable Community Development fees, please click here. (Open in new window)

OCFA Updates Fire Prevention Fees and Plan Review Process

The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) has approved a 0.17% adjustment to its Fire Prevention Fee Schedule, effective June 25, 2026, to keep fees aligned with service costs. Starting August 1, 2026, plan review fees will once again be collected at the time of application submittal through the Orion Records Management System, streamlining processing and improving efficiency.

For more details, visit www.ocfa.org (Open in new window).

2026 Holiday Hours

The Building and Safety Division and Community Development Assistance Center will be closed December 21-25.

Customers can still upload permit applications and plan check documents, check application statuses, and access self-service permits 24 hours per day, 7 days per week via IrvineReady.

Additional 2026 holiday closures: