This online service is not yet available through the City’s Online Permit Portal.
The online service(s) you are seeking is currently under construction and will be available in the coming months. Please check back for updates. In the interim, the following City services can be accessed at the links below:
Code Enforcement
For assistance with Code Enforcement violations, please contact the Code Enforcement Division at (562) 916-1203.
Planning Approvals and Building Permit Services
Applications for planning and building permits can be submitted online at the following links:
- - Planning and Building Permits for Commercial Projects
- - Planning and Building Permits for Residential Projects
For planning assistance, please call the Department of Community Development at (562) 916-1201.
Request an Inspection
To schedule an inspection, please call the Building & Safety Division at (562) 916-1209.
Tree Trimming/Removal Requests
For tree trimming or removal requests for trees on public property, such as a City parkway, please submit a completed Parkway Tree Removal Application Form to the Department of Public Works. Please contact the Department of Public Works at (562) 916-1220 for more information.
For tree removal requests regarding trees on private property, including Homeowners Associations (HOAs), please submit the appropriate Tree Removal Application Form. Please contact the Department of Community Development at (562) 916-1201 for more information.
Temporary Permits
- - Requests for an Encroachment Permit can be submitted online here. For additional assistance, please contact the Department of Public Works at (562) 916-1220.
- - Regulations for Temporary Sign Permits can be accessed here. Online submittal instructions are available here. For additional assistance, please contact the Department of Community Development at (562) 916-1201.
- - Regulations and the application for Temporary Use Permits can be accessed here. For submittal instructions, please contact the Department of Community Development at (562) 916-1201.
- For filming permits, please visit the Film Cerritos Website or call (562) 916-1236 for assistance.
Other
For any other inquiries or questions, please contact Cerritos City Hall at (562) 860-0311.