3200 E Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: Click here for Building & Safety's Staff Directory
Fax: (760) 778-8440
TDD: (760) 864-9527

Public Counter Hours:
7:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday - Thursday 

Welcome to the Building & Safety Department at the City of Palm Springs. We provide building permit and plan check services for residential and commercial construction and are responsible for compliance with the building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical codes, in addition to certain municipal codes adopted by the City Council. We also ensure compliance with the California State accessibility regulations and energy conservation requirements.


Building Codes

As of February 12, 2023, the City of Palm Springs is requiring all new plan review and permit applications to comply with the 2022 California Building Standards Codes and adopted City of Palm Springs Municipal Code.

Below are helpful links to state and city building standards:

• California Building Standards Code
• City of Palm Springs Municipal Code

If you have any questions pertaining to building permit applications or permit status, please reach out to our Permit Center Technicians.

Rey Bermudez
Permit Center Technician
Phone: (760) 323-8262
Email: Reynaldo.Bermudez@palmspringsca.gov

Jackie Linares
Permit Center Technician
Phone: (760) 323-8267
Email: Jackie.Linares@palmspringsca.gov

Michael Milan
Permit Center Technician
Phone: (760) 322-8369
Email: Michael.Milan@palmspringsca.gov