City of Pomona · CA

Pomona Building Permit Status & Tracking

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Pomona Permit Office

City of Pomona Building and Safety Division

505 South Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA 91766
Phone
(909) 620-2371
Hours
Mon-Thu 7:00am-6:00pm PT (closed Fridays, weekends, and city holidays)

Common Permit Types in Pomona

The permit categories SignedOff tracks automatically across Pomona Permit Portal.

Residential Building Permit

Required for new single-family construction, additions, and major remodels in the City of Pomona. Reviewed by the Building and Safety Division alongside planning and zoning review where applicable.

Timeline: Several weeks for standard projects

Commercial Building Permit

Required for new commercial construction, tenant improvements, and major commercial alterations in Pomona.

Timeline: Multiple weeks depending on scope

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit

Required for attached, detached, and junior ADUs in Pomona. California law caps review at 60 days once the application is deemed complete.

Timeline: 60 days maximum by state law once complete

Electrical Permit

Required for service upgrades, panel replacements, new circuits, and EV charger installations in Pomona.

Timeline: Same-day to 1 week for standalone scopes

Mechanical / HVAC Permit

Required for HVAC installation, replacement, and duct work in Pomona homes and businesses.

Timeline: Same-day to 1 week

Plumbing Permit

Required for water heater replacements, re-pipes, sewer work, and fixture additions in Pomona.

Timeline: Same-day to 1 week

Example Pomona permit number: 20240001-BP

How SignedOff Tracks Your Pomona Permit

Automatic status checks — SignedOff monitors Pomona Permit Portal for Pomona permits so you don't have to log in every week.

Email alerts before your Pomona permit expires or an inspection is scheduled, so you never miss a deadline.

Downloadable PDF reports with QR codes for easy Pomona job-site verification.

Pomona Permit Processing Timelines

Pomona permits typically follow standard Southern California processing timelines with plan check and inspection stages.

Pomona operates on a four-day work week for its Building and Safety counter (Mon-Thu), so applications submitted late Thursday typically don't get a response until the following Monday — planning submittal timing around the Friday closure is standard practice for Pomona contractors.

Pomona runs its own EnerGov permit portal separate from the surrounding Accela cities (Ontario, Pasadena, San Bernardino County), so contractors working across Inland Empire cities have to juggle a different login and a different permit number format for Pomona jobs.

Pomona sits at the intersection of LA County and San Bernardino County — projects near city boundaries sometimes need to confirm which jurisdiction actually issues the permit, especially for right-of-way and utility connection work.

Pomona Permit FAQs

How do I check the status of a Pomona building permit?

Pomona permit status is tracked through the city's EnerGov permit portal operated by Building and Safety, which covers building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and ADU permits — a separate system from the Accela portals used by neighboring Inland Empire cities.

Is Pomona's permit office open on Fridays?

No — Pomona Building and Safety operates on a four-day work week (Monday through Thursday) with extended daily hours, and the counter is closed Fridays along with weekends and city holidays, which is a key planning factor for permit submittal timing.

How long does a Pomona ADU permit take?

Pomona ADU permit review is capped at 60 days by California state law once the application is deemed complete, though initial completeness review and corrections can add time before the 60-day clock formally starts.

Does Pomona use the same permit portal as Ontario or Pasadena?

No — Pomona runs its own EnerGov-based permit portal, while Ontario, Pasadena, and San Bernardino County use Accela Citizen Access portals, so contractors working across these Inland Empire jurisdictions manage separate logins and different permit number formats.

Nearby Cities We Track

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