Imperial County, CA Building Safety: Building Permits (2026)

Unless otherwise provided herein, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation including local government to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish any building, structure or facility or to install, alter, move, repair, or replace or cause to be installed any plumbing, gas or drainage work or any fixtures or water heating equipment or electrical equipment within the unincorporated areas of the county of Imperial without first obtaining a permit to do such work from the building official. The permits described by this section are required in addition to any other permits required herein, or that may be required by any other law whether specified herein or not. A separate permit shall be obtained for the work herein described for each building or structure or facility wherein said work is to be performed. It shall also be unlawful and a misdemeanor to perform any such work in violation of the ordinance codified in this section or the technical standards of adopted Code.

Old existing building and structures without proof of permits in the assessor's construction record will be evaluated by the building official, designated inspector or a required professional by the building official, who must be assigned and paid for his services by the property owner in order to determine substantial code compliance for such buildings or structures and allow permanence of them and occupancy.