Library service within the City of Irvine is provided by the Orange County Public Library system, a network of 34 branches providing various services to residents throughout Orange County. At its July 23, 2024, meeting, the Irvine City Council approved the transition of library services from the County of Orange to the City of Irvine. Learn more about Irvine Libraries negotiations and status.
The following items are required to be completed prior to project acceptance for processing:
Plan check fees and deposits are required to be paid in full upon submittal (see Fee Schedule).
Save time at the counter by asking for your plan check fees to be calculated in advance. Simply fax the filled-out Application, Quantity Take-Off Sheet, Data Sheet(s), Recycling and Diversion of Construction and Demolition Waste and OCFA Screening Form to 949-724-6420. Please allow at least 24 hours for a response.
The majority of Irvine’s residential neighborhoods are managed by Homeowner Associations (HOAs; map of all Irvine HOAs) which review alterations to homes ranging from paint colors, architectural styles and landscaping.
City of Irvine Solar Permits - Residential Installations
Permits currently available online:
- Residential Water Heater Replacement (WHTR)
- Residential Air Conditioner and Furnace Replacements (WACR)
- Minor Residential Electrical, Mechanical & Plumbing (WMSR)
Please bring your plan check number so we can locate your project.
Contractors must bring:
1. Valid Contractors License Pocket Card (or copy) which must reflect a license type for the work being done.
2. A current copy of the Workers’ Compensation Certificate showing the policy number, expiration date, and the California State Contractors Board or the City of Irvine as the certificate holder.
3. A copy of their City of Irvine Business License or the license number.
An electric vehicle charging station, also called EV charging station, electric recharging point, and charging point, is an element in an infrastructure that supplies electric energy for the recharging of electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric-gasoline vehicles or semi-static and mobile electrical units such as exhibition stands.
Irvine Business Complex/Tustin Station iShuttle System
In coordination with the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), the City is operating a local shuttle service connecting employees and residents in the Irvine Business Complex to key activity centers, including Tustin Station, John Wayne Airport, and major business complexes and shopping centers in the Irvine Business District. Click here for more details on the i shuttle.