Building & Safety

The Building and Safety Division ensures that new and remodeled construction conforms with state law and city ordinances that relate to structural, fire, health, and life safety requirements. This is accomplished through the review of plans and inspections.

Public Counter Services & Hours


Public counter for Building and Safety is open from 7 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Thursday (City Hall is closed on Fridays). Payments are accepted in cash or checks (no credit card or debit card payments, ATM available at City Hall).

Online Permit Counter


The City of South Gate allows homeowners, contractors and the general public conducting business in the City of South Gate to view and track details of various permits and cases online with a free user account.

The Online Permit Counter provides the following services:
  • Check Permit and Plan Check status
  • Check Inspection Results
  • Review Project related financial data
To visit the online permit counter click here.

​Property Information Portal

The Property Information Portal is a GIS tool that allows the public to view zoning information, permits, and County Assessor information in a single platform.

To visit the Property Information Portal click here.
 

Contact Building Inspectors


Building Inspectors are available during business days from 7 a.m. - 9 a.m. Below you’ll find the Inspector’s contact information:

Additional Resources