Building Department

UPCOMING HOLIDAY CLOSURES

PLEASE NOTE, CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 - Veterans' Day

Thursday, November 27, 2025 - Thanksgiving

Friday, November 28, 2025 - Day After Thanksgiving

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 - Christmas Eve

Thursday, December 25, 2025 - Christmas Day

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 - New Year's Eve

Thursday, January 1, 2026 - New Year's Day

Inspections will not be provided during the dates closed. Inspections requested by 4pm the day prior to closure will be scheduled for the date of return. Inspections requested after 4pm will be scheduled on the 2nd Business Day of return.

EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODES GO INTO EFFECT. PLEASE SEE THE LATEST BULLETIN FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Attention: Development Fees are subject to Quarterly Changes that take effect January 1, April 1, July 1 and December 1. When these changes occur, all invoices that include Development Fees must be paid by last day of the quarter. Unpaid fees will be subject to change, and current invoices will no longer be valid. The most recent Master Fee Schedule can be found under the Finance Department page, "Forms & Fee Schedules".

The City of Lathrop's Building Department is responsible for the enforcement of codes, laws, ordinances, and regulations to promote health and safety in all private and public buildings, and to ensure that both new and existing buildings and structures are safe and suitable for their intended uses. The Building Department is committed to fulfilling the growing community's needs, preserving the City's quality of life and contributing to the City's economical development.

The Permitting Process is fully electronic, and all Permit Applications must be submitted using the Portal, described below. A Building Permit is required for most construction projects such as new construction, additions, tenant improvements, pools, spas, signs, remodeling, and work on electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems. Field Inspections will be conducted once projects are Approved, and Permits are Issued.

LATHROP CIVIC ACCESS PORTAL (LCAP) - APPLYING FOR PERMITS:

The City of Lathrop has migrated to a new Permitting System. The Building Department Permitting Process is now completed through The Lathrop Civic Access Portal (LCAP). Please visit the LCAP Page to learn more.

Please navigate to the Portal by clicking the photo below:

First-Time User? All Users will need to Create an Account to access the Portal. Please review our User Guides provided on our LCAP User Guides Page to learn how to create your Account and Apply for Permits.

BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES:

Building Permits - The Building Department processes Permit Applications and Issues Permits for all New Construction, Alterations, and Renovation Projects. Applicants can submit Permit Applications online using LCAP. Review the Guidelines on the Applications and Forms Page for Submittal Requirements for each Project.
Plan Review - The Building Department reviews applicable Projects submitted to ensure compliance with State and City Codes. Applicants can check the status of Plan Reviews online through LCAP.
Building Inspections - The Building Department Inspectors ensure that after Permit Issuance, Construction is compliant to Approved Plans, and Applicable Codes, promoting Health and Safety. Applicants can schedule and view Inspections for Projects online through the User Dashboard through LCAP.