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Service searches and online forms

Service searches Lakewood CaliforniaCity service delivery is bolstered searchable databases containing service information and links.

Customer service staff is available by phone
during regular business hours at 562-866-9771, extension 2140.

Service Guide A-to-Z
Lakewood Service FAQs
Lakewood California Site Index

Services by addressFind service information based on your house number and street name. Find details for your location including trash day, street sweeping day/time, ZIP code, school district, water service provider, and zoning designation. Links are included with results. Click for Services by Address




Service Guide A-to-ZThe Service Guide A-to-Z is Lakewood's largest, most comprehensive source for information about Lakewood's programs and services. You can find fast answers to your service questions two ways:

  • Type in your service need in the "search" window and the service guide will list all the references to your key word.
  • Select from the alphabetical list. The guide will display all the information for services beginning with that letter.
    Click for Service Guide A-Z


Lakewood Service FAQs"FAQs" are based on the questions most often asked of Lakewood's service staff. You can use this guide to find answers to your questions two ways:

  • Type in the key word in your question in the "search" window below (use a word like dogs or parking or water). The guide will list all the answers to the questions that include your key word.
  • Select from the FAQ categories below. The guide will display all the information for questions in that category.
    Click for FAQ's


Lakewood California Site Index

The site index displays "most hit" and most requested information in a more traditional alphabetical indexed format.
Click for Site Index


CityLine: Search for quick information after-hours

cityline phone infomation systemLakewood residents and businesses can now obtain information, services, records and forms by telephone from city hall 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, thanks to a new automated citizen's information system (ACIS) called CityLine.

Click for CityLine numbers in PDF

Using any touchtone telephone, residents and businesses can access, at their convenience, over 200 pre-recorded informational messages about everything from dog licenses to library hours. The new CityLine service will also automatically fax selected documents or forms to callers saving them time and needless trips to city hall.










Online forms and 'PDF' forms help meet service needs
News ImageThe effectiveness of Lakewood customer service delivery is enhanced by a collection of online forms targeted at the city's most requested services. Acrobat PDF (portable document format) forms are also available for instances where hard copy paper forms and signatures are necessary.
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Getting rid of graffiti with help of online service forms
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Graffiti removal from fences and walls visible from the street is a free city service. Property owners only have to sign a waiver to permit city crews to remove the graffiti.  Residents can even get it removed from private property if a permission waiver is on file at city hall for the specific property.  Download the residential waiver form. Download commercial property waiver form.
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Service forms & documents
Service forms, permission forms for graffiti removal waiver etc.
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 Graffiti Waiver Form - Commercial Properties Only (264 KB)
 Graffiti Waiver Form - Residential Properties Only (13.1 KB)
 Street Sweeping Map (828.7 KB)
Facility rental information and forms
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 Recreation facility reservation application, rules (143.9 KB)
 Special event facilities brochure: Banquets, meetings, picnics (139.6 KB)
Flood Control/Flood Insurance
Flood Control/Flood Insurance forms and letters, LOMR
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 FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Map Index - 9/26/08 (3.22 MB)
 FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Panel #1960F (1 of 3) - 9/26/08 (1.61 MB)
 FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Panel #1980F (2 of 3) - 9/26/08 (1.78 MB)
 FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Panel #2000F (3 of 3) - 9/26/08 (1.06 MB)
 FEMA Letter of Map Correction (LOMC) - 9/26/08 (291.2 KB)
 FEMA Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) Insurance Policy Holder Instructions - 1/03/02 (135.6 KB)
 FEMA Letter of Map Revision for Lakewood (LOMR) - 1/11/02 (291.1 KB)
 FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Notice - 3/10/00 (52.4 KB)
Planning and Building
Planning and building related forms for home improvements and remodeling projects. Also includes development documents
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 Application for Variance Instructions, Form (66.2 KB)
 California Contractors State License Board Info & Links (link)
 Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Application Form (87.2 KB)
 Development Review Board Application (17.7 KB)
 Environment Information Form (98.6 KB)
 General Plan Amendment (82.8 KB)
 Housing Element Update Adopted 9-10-02 (4.21 MB)
 Lot Line Adjustment Form (92.9 KB)
 Subdivision Form (Tentative Map) (39.4 KB)
 Zoning Change Petition (32 KB)
 Zoning Change Petition Form (72.4 KB)
 Zoning Code Amendment (12.1 KB)
Census Data
Census data regarding Lakewood.
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 1980-1990 Census: Comparison of demographic data from 1980 and 1990 (57 KB)
 2000 Census: Lakewood population profile (587.1 KB)
 2000 Census: Lakewood socio-economic profile (102.6 KB)
 2000 Census: Quick facts for Lakewood (78.3 KB)
Fair Housing
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 Flyer - Know your housing rights (36.2 KB)
 Flyer - We can help (105.7 KB)
 WWW Resource: HUD - Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Office (link)
Home Improvement/Remodeling/DRB
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 Answers to Questions: Know your housing rights (36.2 KB)
 Answers to Questions: We can help! (107.1 KB)
 Answers to Questions: When do I need a building permit? (22.3 KB)
 Answers to Questions: Who can obtain a building permit? (25.1 KB)
 Application Single Layer Gypsum Board (684 KB)
 Application Water Resistant Gypsum Shower Areas (477.9 KB)
 Attached Open Patio Info (1.21 MB)
 DRB Handbook Commercial (2.88 MB)
 DRB Handbook Multiple Family Residential (3.73 MB)
 DRB Handbook Signs (2.74 MB)
 DRB Handbook Single-Family Residential (2.17 MB)
 Electrical Details (897.4 KB)
 Emergency Escape Requirements for Sleeping Rooms in R-1 & R-3 Occupancies (1.28 MB)
 Fireplace (580.8 KB)
 Homeowners FYI (590.3 KB)
 Homes recognized by Lakewood Beautiful Home Awards 2008 (3.98 MB)
 Homes recognized by Lakewood Beautiful Home Awards 2009 (3.12 MB)
 House Framing Details (2.06 MB)
 Plumbing Details (393.3 KB)
 Requirements For Concrete Block Wall (52.4 KB)
 Sample Plot Plan (48.7 KB)
 Swimming Pool Fencing Requirements (48.9 KB)
 Typical Installation Fan In Attic (1.49 MB)
 Typical Water Heater In Shed - Requirements (387.2 KB)
Loan and Grant Programs
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 Fix up Paint up Grant and Zero Percent Loan Program flyer in spanish (48 KB)
 Home Improvement Fix Up Paint Up Program Information & Application (215.9 KB)
 Home Improvement Loan Info Sheet & Pre-Application (255.3 KB)