Building Safety

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Ziad DoudarThe Building Safety Division's vision is to preserve the trust of our citizens through professionalism, customer service, and a commitment to excellence, while being responsive to the changing needs of our Costa Mesa residents.

To promote and provide innovative services that enhance the safety and the quality of life for our residents, visitors, businesses and our communities.

To submit plans for a project and/or to obtain a permit, please visit TESSA.

Prior to starting the application process, please read through our Building Plan Requirements which can be found on our Building Information Handouts page. 

If you have any questions, please call or email us at (714) 754-5273 or at buildingpermit@costamesaca.gov.

For assistance with online submittals using TESSA, please make an appointment and one of our building technicians will assist you with the process.