Building & Safety

The City contracts with the County of Los Angeles to provide building and safety services. The County Building and Safety office is located in Calabasas, but most business can be conducted online via the County's online permit system.

County Building & Safety web site

Calabasas Permit Office Now Open

The Calabasas permit office has re-opened for in-person services.

Building plan check: Monday-Thursday, 7:30 am - 11:30 am

Grading and drainage plan check: Monday and Wednesday, 7:30 am - 11:00 am

Inspector counter hours: Monday-Thursday, 7:00 am - 9:00 am

Express permits available (simple electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and sewer only): Monday-Thursday, 7:00 am - 4:30 pm 

Schedule an Online Appointment

If you would like to speak with a plan check engineer via a virtual online appointment, please schedule an appointment using the County's online system.

Schedule an appointment

Apply for a Permit Online

Apply for a permit online using the County's Buliding and Safety Online Plan Check System (BSOP).

Apply for a permit

Note: You must use the BSOP system to apply for permits within the City of Westlake Village. DO NOT USE THE EPIC LA SYSTEM. The EPIC LA system is for permits in unincorporated County areas only.

Zoning Clearance

Please note that a Zoning Clearance from the Planning Department is required in order to obtain a building permit.

Apply for a Zoning Clearance