Permits
Permitting Process Overview
Getting Started
Permits are required if you plan on constructing a new building or modifying an existing structure. All permit types must be submitted online through SimpliCITY.
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Depending on the project, you may be required to obtain additional permits from other agencies that are
not available through the City of Moreno Valley. You may find the following links useful:
- FAQs for more information about permits
- City Municipal Code
- City Maps
- SimpliCity Online Portal to research and plan your project
Below are the types of Building Permits for your reference.
Types of Permits
| Acronym | Permit Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| BAP | Building Permit Application | All permit types start as a BAP when you apply online |
| BOO | Certificate of Occupancy | Commercial only Used for existing businesses where there is change in tenant |
| BOE | Electrical | Main panel upgrade, sub panels, or alteration to the electrical system Required if a Battery only is installed or added to a solar system |
| BOM | Mechanical | New HVAC, alteration/ relocation |
| BOC | Minor Remodel | Residential only Patios, city standard freestanding and retaining walls, and windows |
| BFP | Pools | New, alteration/ relocation of pools, spas, pool equipment |
| BOP | Plumbing | New, alteration/ relocation of the plumbing system to include like for like change outs |
| BOR | Re-roof | Re roof of any size or type |
| BON | Solar | Array, inverter, storage batteries if included with Solar A BOE permit is required if a panel upgrade or subpanel is included as part of the system |
| BOW | Water Heater | New, alteration/ relocation This includes all types of water heaters to include electric and tankless |
| BFC | Commercial Full Review | New or Tenant Improvement |
| BFR | Residential Full Review | New, addition, alteration, remodel, and upgrades |
| BOD | Demolition | Demo of any permitted or unpermitted structures |
| BPD | Building Plan Deferred | For submittal of deferred plans (Subject to Building Official approval) |
| BPR | Building Plan Revision | For revisions to issued plans. |
| BSR | Building Special Assessment | Special inspection due to building damage or unpermitted work. |