Business Licenses & Permits

Business License Requirements

All persons conducting any business, profession, trade, or occupation of any kind within the City of Irwindale are required to have a city business license. Any business proposing to occupy a building or space within the City of Irwindale must apply and obtain an occupancy permit from the Building and Safety Department. All business license certificates must be displayed prominently on the premises in public view.

For more information on business licenses, please 626-430-2252.

Building Permits

A building permit is required for:

  • Any alteration, construction, connection, improvement, repair, movement, conversion, or demolition to any new or existing building or structure
  • Installation of advertisement or display sign
  • Any storage rack over eight feet tall
  • Any chain link fence over 12 feet in height or any other fence over six feet in height
  • An electrical permit is required for installation of new electrical service or for repair, addition, or alteration to any existing service
  • A plumbing permit is required for installation of new plumbing service or for addition or alteration to any existing service

For permit questions, please call 626-430-2205.