Please Note: The City of Upland's Building and Safety Division, only accepts Building Permit requests online.

Upland’s Citizen Self Service Portal (CSS) is an online permitting system that allows its citizens and contractors doing business within the city to obtain a permit for many construction activities using their electronic device (computer or cell phone).

To use the CSS Portal:

1. Click the CSS PORTAL link: CSS Portal

2. Enter the REQUIRED information prompted by the online application. Areas designated as ‘REQUIRED’ must have some information in it before your application can be processed. your application or it will not be completed unless all required fields have the quantity you are requesting or the number zero (0). 

NOTE: Many questions may not apply to your specific project but still require you to enter the number zero (0) in those fields to process your online permit. 

Payment for the construction permit is by Credit Card only.

Any permit issued using the CSS Portal requires the applicant to upload construction plans that will accompany the permit. 

For answers to your questions regarding the use of the CSS Portal, please contact Building and Safety at (909) 931-4110 option 1.

All new users of the CSS Portal must register for an account. In order to apply for a permit or schedule an inspection, an account is required. Once logged in, all permits associated with the applicant's account will be available for viewing online. Guest users can only view permit history for a specific address within the City’s boundary limits.

 NOTE TO CONTRACTORS:

All state of California licensed general or specific trade contractors performing work in city of upland are required to have a current business license. If you do not have a current business license, or you need to apply for a business license, please contact upland’s business support center at (909) 348-0460 or online at http://upland.hdlgov.com.

You WILL BE required to upload a copy of your contractor’s license and business license during the application process (A pdf or jpeg (photo) file is acceptable).

Click on the PDF for more information on projects that do not require a building permit.  If you have additional questions contact the Building Department at (909) 931-4110

For information on how to select a licensed, qualifed contractor; check the status of a contractor license; negotiate a clear contract; prevent disputes and mechanics liens; and resolve contractor disputes download the pamphet or go to the California Contractors State License State Board website.