Tom Castillo - Building Official
323-887-1497

The Building Division is responsible for enforcing and administering City, State and Federal Building and Safety Code regulations. This Division provides services including plan checking, inspections of all new construction and renovated structures, Capital Improvement Projects, additions and remodeling including all major heating, ventilation and air conditioning units, electrical, plumbing and structural systems. Other responsibilities include the issuance of Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical systems permits.

Please contact the City of Montebello, Building and Safety Division before starting any project to determine if city approvals, permits, and inspections are required.

General Office & Permit Counter Hours:

Monday – Thursday (Closed on Friday)
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM 
(323) 887-1497
email: buildingsafety@cityofmontebello.com

Construction Hours
Construction work is allowed during the following hours listed below:

Weekdays (Mon - Fri) 7:00 am to 8:00 pm
Weekends & Holidays 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

If construction is being done outside of the hours listed above, contact the Montebello Police Department at (323) 887-1212.

Inspection Request:
24 hour advance notice is required by calling (323) 887-1497 during our office hours.
Inspection requests will not be honored if request is left on voicemail.
Please have job address ready, and specify the type of inspection you are calling in. Appointment times cannot be given and we do expect the job to be ready when the inspector arrives. Our goal is to provide timely inspections of construction activities for builders and consumers to ensure construction meets established city standards. 

Building & Safety Staff: