City of West Hollywood Building and Safety

Jul 2025

Deeply disappointing and unacceptable behavior from the West Hollywood Building and Safety Department.

We’ve experienced consistent obstruction, delays, and disrespect throughout what should have been a simple, straightforward permit process. Staff have demonstrated an alarming lack of professionalism — from dismissive attitudes to shifting requirements and refusal to provide clear guidance.

Even more concerning is the inconsistent treatment we’ve observed toward different applicants, raising serious questions about bias and discriminatory practices within the department.

We have been documenting every step of this process in detail — and...read full review

Jul 2025

No one ever answers the phone and you must leave a voicemail. You can not request an inspection through their website unless you were the one who originally pulled the permit. This doesn't work when contractors pull permits and the field team needs to schedule inspections. Please have someone available to answer the phone. Its the most basic service you can provide...

Jun 2023

Trying to get a hold of someone is a joke here . If there was anywhere in California to point where some of the major problems are it’s here in the city of West Hollywood. Bureaucratic tyrants disguised as loving understanding beings . Disgusting leadership at its finest .