Building permits in Burbank, CA
Burbank (Los Angeles County) follows California's statewide codes, but runs its own permit intake, forms, fees, and review timelines through its building department. Here's the general picture for the trades — and where to confirm the specifics.
Burbank splits permits into two online paths: simple Tier 1 residential permits issue directly through the Burbank Online Permits (BOP) portal, while plan-check projects — including ADUs and signs — submit electronically through ProjectDox, with a walk-in counter at 150 N. Third Street for over-the-counter Tier 1 work. The 2025 California Building Code with Burbank amendments (BMC Title 9, Ordinance 25-4,034) is in effect as of January 1, 2026, and the FY 2026-27 Citywide Fee Schedule is current. Single-family solar and battery permits issue instantly via Symbium.
Verified local data — Burbank
Every fact below is sourced from a public City of Burbank document or portal page. Each carries the source URL and the date we last verified it.
- Permit portal
- Burbank Online Permits (BOP)
verified Aug 10, 2026 · source · Tier 1 single-family residential permits issue online via BOP; projects requiring plan check submit electronically through ProjectDox (https://burbank-ca-us.avolvecloud.com/Login/Index/BUCA-Prod). A BOP account also pays plan-check and permit fees
- Submission methods
Online · In-person
verified Aug 10, 2026 · source · Projects requiring plan check (including ADUs and sign permits) must be submitted electronically; Tier 1 permits can generally be obtained over the counter at the walk-in permit counter
- Adopted code edition
2025 California Building Code (with Burbank amendments, BMC Title 9)
verified Aug 10, 2026 · source · In effect as of January 1, 2026 — adopting ordinance No. 25-4,034; applications submitted on or after that date are reviewed under the 2025 California Building Standards Code and local amendments
- Fee schedule
- City of Burbank Citywide Fee Schedule — FY 2026-27 (adopted)
verified Aug 10, 2026 · source · The Citywide Fee Schedule contains the fee amounts of most city-provided services; the Revenue page lists FY 2026-27 as the current schedule
Other local notes
Permit counter: Community Services Building, First Floor, 150 N. Third Street, Burbank, CA 91502; Building Permits/Plan Check (818) 238-5220; walk-in Monday–Thursday 8 AM–3:30 PM.
verified Aug 10, 2026 · source
Out-of-town contractors working on a construction project in Burbank pay the city's Contractor's Business Tax per job, collected with issuance of the building permit.
verified Aug 10, 2026 · source
Building inspections are requested one day in advance online through the Burbank Online Permits portal.
verified Aug 10, 2026 · source
Instant, automated solar and battery storage (ESS) permits for single-family residential installations are issued in real time via the city's partnership with Symbium.
verified Aug 10, 2026 · source
Official building department
City of Burbank Community Development — Building & SafetyVerified Burbank specifics are shown above. For project-specific fees, timelines, and counter staff, this department is the authority.
Permits by trade in Burbank
Electrical permits
Service panel upgrades · Rewires and circuit additions · EV charger installs →
Plumbing permits
Water heater replacement · Repipes · Sewer line repair →
HVAC permits
AC / furnace changeouts · Heat pump installs · Mini-split systems →
ADU permits
New detached ADU · Garage or accessory-structure conversion · Junior ADU (JADU) within the existing home →
Solar permits
Rooftop solar PV systems · Battery energy storage (ESS) · Solar + storage retrofits →
Roofing permits
Full roof replacement (tear-off) · Re-roof / overlay where allowed · Structural sheathing or deck repair →
Common jobs in Burbank
Each job below is combined with Burbank's verified permit data — portal, fee schedule, and adopted code edition.
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