IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ BEFORE PROCEEDING:

• iPermit is for SINGLE-FAMILY AND DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL ONLY. NO MULTI-FAMILY 3 UNITS OR MORE AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES

•  All applicants are required to SCHEDULE A FINAL INSPECTION and rough inspection (when applicable) or will be subject to VIOLATIONS.

• Residential remodels are NOT available through iPermit

Welcome to Newport Beach Online Permitting
Newport Beach is pleased to offer our citizens, businesses, and visitors access to online permitting services online, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

Returning user? Please login here:

First-time Users please review the following:

• Add a Subpanel (100 Amp Max)
• Replace Lighting Fixtures
• Replace Electrical Outlets
• Additional Circuits
• Temporary Piggy Back
• Temporary Power Pole
• Upgrade Electrical Panel (400 Amp Max)
•  Electric Vehicle Charger (EV) 
   

•  Dishwasher
• Garbage Disposal
• Gas System up to 4 Outlets
• Gas Water Heater 
• Sewer Replacement Permit
• Replace Existing Plumbing Fixtures
  

• Attic Exhaust
• Bath Fan
• Duct Work Alterations in Single Family
• Exhaust Fan
• Gas Heaters or Furnace
• Gas Line
• Residential Hood

•  Residential Water Re-pipe
•  Residential Reroof (See Inspection Requirements)
•  Residential Windows & Doors (See Inspection Requirements) - EXCLUDING BAY WINDOWS
• Residential remodels are not available through iPermit.

•  Application and Payment Only

 Homeowner / Non-Licensed Professional

• Review the "Owner Builder Form"
• To fully utilize this site, you will need to register for a free account; click here to register.
             

State Licensed Professional (Contractor)

• Review the State Contractor's Declaration
• To obtain a permit on-line, a state licensed contractor is required to have a valid state contractor's license and a valid city business license. To apply for a city business license, click here
• To register for a free account, click here to register.

 Refund Policy

You may request a refund for permits obtained online. Refunds are subject to a 20% administrative charge. Issuance fees are nonrefundable. Please complete the Request for Refund form click here and mail, or scan and email, the sign form to dschank@newportbeachca.gov . Refund requests will take approximately 3-4 weeks to process. For any questions, please call 949-644-3200