Community Development Holiday Closure & Service Availability:

The Community Development Assistance Center, Planning Division, and Building and Safety Division will be closed December 23-27, with Inspection Services available on December 23rd, 26th, and 27th.

Online services will remain accessible throughout the holiday closure, including:

  • Uploading electronic planning and permit applications/documents
  • Checking application statuses
  • Accessing self-service permits

These services can be accessed 24 hours per day, 7 days a week via IrvineREADY.

Please note that plan review targets will be extended appropriately to accommodate the holiday closure.

For urgent Community Development inquiries during the holiday closure, please contact the main City of Irvine desk at 949-724-6000.

Residential Permits on UCI Properties:

Effective August 1, 2024: All new applications for residential building permits on property owned by the University of California, Irvine (UCI) must be submitted to the Irvine Campus Housing Authority (ICHA). Please contact homeimprovements@icha.uci.edu for more information on all permitting and property improvements. All permit applications received prior to August 1, 2024 will be reviewed, issued, and/or inspected by the City of Irvine.

Services

The mission of the City of Irvine Community Development Department is to provide thoughtful and efficient long-term planning and ongoing project review to ensure consistency with the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Building Codes. Our team is focused on delivering a top-quality customer experience to the community through innovation and responsiveness, with integrity, flexibility, and professionalism.