Building Department - EPL Coming

The City of Lathrop is excited to announce Lathrop Civic Access Portal (LCAP), a new permitting and licensing software platform. Click here to learn more: Link to Bulletin

Go-Live Date: May 14, 2024 

Key Dates:

On May 3, 2024 the legacy portals “ePermit” and “DropBox” will be turned off.

Permitting will be closed from May 6th to May 14th at 12pm.

New submittals will NOT be accepted between May 3rd at 4pm to May 14th, except for emergency permits like HVAC and water heater replacements.

Permit fees should also be paid in our new system, on or after May 14th.


The Building Department is responsible for various tasks including:

  • Enforcement of minimum building standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, use occupancy and location of all buildings and structure within the jurisdiction.

  • Provide responsive and efficient service to the construction public in a friendly manner

  • Review construction plans for compliance with City ordinances, state law and the model codes

  • Provide competent investigations for all complaints

  • Provide education for the general public and construction professionals as it relates to new regulations and methods

 

Building Services: