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1. Do I need a building permit?

Permits are required for, but not necessarily limited to, residential and business additions, alterations, patio covers, decks, garden and retaining walls, swimming pools, spas, air conditioners, all electrical and plumbing installations including sprinklers, water heaters and gas lines. If you are considering an alteration to an existing building, or a new construction project, please contact the Building Division at 619.667.1176.

The Permit Exemption Form and Exempt Improvement Projects for Single Family Dwellings Form are listed on the Community Development Forms page.

For additional information please see the Building Division page.

2. How do I file a zoning code complaint?

To report a zoning code violation in your neighborhood please submit the Zoning Complaint Form [PDF] to the address below or complete the online form at Request Tracker.

Zoning Complaints may be submitted in person to:

Code Compliance Officer
Planning Department
8130 Allison Avenue
La Mesa, CA 91941

3. Does the City have any affordable housing projects or programs?

Please see the City of La Mesa Housing Programs page for more information.
Also see the County of San Diego website here for more information.