Building Services

Poway Building Services


The City's Building Division provides plan check, permitting, and inspection for building-related activities within the City of Poway. The City contracts with EsGil Corporation to provide these services.

When contacting the Building Division, please include your name, address and daytime phone number, and provide as much information as possible relating to your question or request.

Green Building Standards for New Construction


The California Green Building Standards Code requires that new buildings in California be more energy efficient and environmentally responsible. The regulations will result in reductions in greenhouse gas emission, energy consumption, and water use. All new construction projects are required to comply with the Green Building standards.

Building Inspection


To request a building inspection, please call the automated line at 858-668-4646 and follow the instructions. Building inspections will be performed Monday through Friday, including the Fridays that City Hall is closed. For inspection requests received before 4 p.m., the inspection will be scheduled for the next business day, unless you request a different day in your message.

Permit Fees


Current fees for all building activity are listed in the city’s Master Fee Schedule and Solar PV Fees Notice. Certain permits such as electrical or mechanical have a flat fee. Fees for construction of structures are based on valuation of construction type and use a valuation formula updated periodically from the Regional Chapter of the International Code Council. 

Other Helpful Resources


Recent Building Permit Activity

Below are links to monthly building permit activity for the City of Poway. If you have any questions on this data, please contact the Building Division at 858-668-4645.

Public Easements and Right of Way

When a development project proposes to install private improvements within the City's right of way or public easement, the owner is required to enter into an agreement with the City for such encroachments.  The owner of the subject property is proposing the installation of conduit within the City's water easement.  When processing these agreements, staff uses the template document, attaches all the appropriate exhibits, and obtains notarized signatures of the property owner(s).  City Risk Management staff have reviewed the submitted insurance forms and accepted the decreased aggregate limit based on the umbrella coverage.  The certificate of insurance and endorsement have been approved.