Building and Safety is a division of the City of Calabasas’ Community Development Department. Our objective is to ensure that new and remodeling construction adheres to state and local laws for building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing codes.  The Building and Safety division promotes and insures that all new development in Calabasas is constructed in accordance with the highest standards of safety and that all existing structures are maintained in a safe condition.

The Building and Safety Division achieves this goal by issuing permits and conducting field inspections of construction work for compliance with those codes.

This program is also responsible for enforcing various requirements associated with planning, zoning and property maintenance as outlined in the City’s Municipal Code.  This is achieved through the Building & Safety’s Code Enforcement section.

Building Permits are required for certain types of construction or remodeling.  There are specific issues for residential, multi-family and commercial construction, and we encourage you to take a look at our FAQ’s page to get an overview of the issues.