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New - Online Building Inspection Requests
New Online Inspection Scheduling
The City of Escondido has moved to a fully online system for scheduling and tracking building inspections. This means inspections will no longer be scheduled through our website or by phone; everything will now be done through the City Portal.
What you’ll need to schedule an inspection:
- A City Portal account
- A search code from your permit (printed on your inspection card and permit) It can also be obtained by emailing the permit number and job address to BLDsearchcode@escondido.gov or by calling (760)839-4647 EXT 1.
Through the City Portal, you’ll be able to:
- Schedule and reschedule inspections 24/7
- View inspection time frames online at 9AM the morning of your inspection
- Track inspection progress in real time and see inspection results
If you are the Applicant listed on the permit, please use your login credentials to access your City Portal account for inspection scheduling.
- Locate the Permit
- From My Dashboard, under the My Applications Tab find the Permit Number column.
- Click the magnifying glass next to the appropriate permit number.
- To find the SEARCH CODE
- On the Permit/License Info page, go to Print Info.
- Select Building Permit or Inspection Record Card.
- The SEARCH CODE is located at the top of the document.
- If no SEARCH CODE is listed, contact administrative staff at (760) 839-4647 EXT .1 or email: BLDsearchcode@escondido.gov
- Request the Inspection
- Return to the Home Page / My Dashboard and go to the My Inspections tab.
- Enter the SEARCH CODE in the search bar on the right.
- Under the Actions column, click the Calendar icon next to the permit number.
- Select the Inspection Type, then click Next.
- Enter Inspection Details
- Choose the date and time.
- Fill in your name and phone number.
- Click Submit. You should see a confirmation message: “Inspection Successfully Requested.”
- Error Message maximum of 4 inspections per permit /per- day.
If your Contact Email is not listed on the permit, you will be unable to schedule an inspection. Please contact the administrative staff at (760) 839-4647 EXT .1 or email: BLDsearchcode@escondido.gov
Your inspection will appear as “Confirmed” in the City Portal after 9:00 AM on the morning of the scheduled inspection.
Your inspection request will change from “Requested” to “Confirmed” the morning of your inspection by 9 AM.
- Inspections before 3 PM: Added to the schedule for the next business day (unless a later date is chosen or it’s a holiday).
- After 3 PM or on holidays: Scheduled for the second business day following the request.
Your permit must be in one of the following statuses to schedule an inspection:
- ISSUED
- REV_WIP (under review but cleared to proceed with inspections)
Permits in REV_STOP are not eligible for inspections.
- Developers’ maximum of 4 permits and 4 inspections per permit / per day.
If you believe your project should be “ISSUED,” contact Admin Staff at (760) 839-4647 ext. 1. For “REV_WIP” status, contact your Building Inspector at ext. 3.
- Log in to the City Portal Account and go to the My Inspections Tab
- Click Scheduled tab
- Click the Calendar icon under Actions to cancel
If already confirmed and need to cancel, please contact Admin Staff at (760) 839-4647 ext. 1
Confirmed inspections will display a time window under the Requested Date column. Go to My Inspections tab then select Scheduled, AM or PM will appear.
- Morning (AM): 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
- Afternoon (PM): 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM
- Log on to the City Portal
https://cwols.escondido.org/portal - On the Dashboard:
- Find the Permit Number Column
- Click the magnifying glass
- Go to Permit / License Info Page and access the Inspection Activity Report