Community Development

Internet Permitting Requests Application Instructions

If you are a California licensed contractor who frequently performs simple construction projects in Long Beach, you may be eligible for our Internet Permitting Request service. Being registered with this service allows you to apply for necessary permits online, for simple projects such as water heater replacements, electrical service, heating upgrades, window replacements, and re-roofing. Applying will require a one-time, in-person registration.

Please submit the following documents via email to DV.permits@longbeach.gov.

The Internet Permitting Request service is available to California Licensed Contractors who frequently perform simple construction projects in Long Beach. Examples of simple projects are water heater replacements, electrical service or heating upgrades, window replacements, re-roof, etc.

The following information will aid you in submitting your application for Internet Permitting Request services. Applying will require a one-time, online registration.

  1. Please attach the following items when submitting your online application to DV.permits@longbeach.gov to register:
  1. Once the application is approved, a processing fee (in accordance with the City's current Fee Schedule) will need to be paid. Please note that an additional fee may be charged to create a new account, even if the Contractor remains the same.
  1. Once the application is approved, you will be provided with a unique personal identification number (PIN) that will allow you to submit a permit application online.  Your PIN must be provided each time a permit is requested.
  1. Staff will make every effort to ensure that the Permitting Request is processed promptly.

  2. Once your application is processed, a payment link will be sent to the email address listed on the application for payment.

1 Documents must be signed by the Licensed Contractor; however, if an applicant is submitting documents as an Authorized Agent, a notarized authorization letter signed by the Licensed Contractor must be provided along with a copy of the Licensed Contractor’s driver license to verify his/her signature.