City of Monterey | Building Permit & Inspection

Schedule an Inspection
There are two main inspections done by the Building Permit
& Inspection Services Division - construction inspections and residential property inspections. A residential property inspection requires that an exterior inspection and report be obtained through Building Permit & Inspection Services prior
to the close of escrow, transfer of title for sale or exchange of any residential property, on all single-family dwellings and apartment buildings. You can print the application PDF and bring it into our office to schedule a Residential Property Inspection (RPI). RPI Application

contact info/hours

580 Pacific Street, Room 4
Monterey, CA 93940
Fax 831.646.5643
TDD Use CRS to contact City offices by dialing 711 (Hearing Impaired)
Website monterey.org/building

Mon. through Thurs.
Open: 7:30 - noon & 12:30 - 5 p.m.
(CLOSED: 12:00 - 12:30)
Friday
Open: 8:00 - noon & 1:00 - 5 p.m.
(CLOSED: 12:00 - 1:00)

Construction Inspections
Please use the inspection scheduling phone number to schedule an inspection:

Voice Mail Inspection Instructions – Call 831.646.3890

When calling to set up an inspection, please have the following information available:

Permit Number

Job Address - please include the street name and number

Type of Inspection needed

Date the inspection is requested

Name and phone number of whom to contact with questions. No confirmation call will be made.

Please note:

For inspections you need not be present. The plans and job card must be left at the site for inspector review.

Permits expire 180 days after issuance or last inspection.

Inspection requests received before 2:00 p.m. will be scheduled for the next business day.

Inspection requests received after 2:00 p.m. will be scheduled on the following day.

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