• Recent Monthly Permit Reports
• Plan Duplication Requests
• Request An Address Change or Verification
• Zoning Verification Letters

building records are accessible online:

The Community Development Department provides access to building records for residential and commercial properties: 

• Building Permits (1918 to present)
• Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Sprinkler, and Fire Alarm Permits (1987 to present)
• Certificates of Occupancy (Late 1950s to present)
• Geological/Soils Reports (1950s to present)
• Planning Documents (Resolutions, Covenants, Conditional Use Permits, etc.)
• Permit Applications
• Building Information Sheets, Field and Parking Surveys

CLICK HERE to search for property information records. 

Seismic Investigations:

Completed seismic investigation plans and associated documents are uploaded to the State Geological Survey archive files. Please access the CGS website https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs for site-specific seismic investigation reports.  https://maps.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/informationwarehouse/regulatorymaps 

To request copies of records not listed above, submit a Public Records Request form through the City Clerk's Office. City Clerk's office can be reached at (310) 285-2400.  Find out more on our Public Records webpage.

Recent Monthly Permit ReportS

• August 2022
• September 2022
• October 2022
• November 2022
• December 2022
• January 2023

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Plan Duplication requests

First, verify the Community Development Department has the requested plans, by submitting the Public Records Request Form--Community Development

Then follow the Procedures for Requesting Copies of Building Plans

Note: Plans cannot be duplicated without written permission from both the property owner and the licensed professional who signed the plans.

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To Request an Address Change or Address Verification

Please visit our Address Change or Address Verification page.

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Zoning Verification Letters

Zoning Verification Letter (Zoning Conformance Letter) is a request for copies and information collectively of the following:

• Property Zoning 
• Planned Development
• Any Variances, Special Exceptions, or Conditions
• Current Use 
• Parking Regulations and Requirements 
• Site/Zone Requirements 
• Violations 
• Plans
• Inspection Information
• Certificates of Occupancy

To obtain a Zoning Verification Letter, the following must be submitted:

• A written request outlining the items of interest to be verified by the zoning letter.  
• Check for $711.00 (per FY 22/23 Fee Schedule) made payable to The City of Beverly Hills. Payments can be made online through the CitySmart system: www.beverlyhills.org/csportal

Mail to:

City of Beverly Hills

Community Development Department

Attn: Planning Services Division

455 N. Rexford Dr. 1st Floor

Beverly Hills, CA 90210

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