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Building Permit — Los Angeles (LADBS)

Updated Mar 24, 2026
Required for all new construction, additions, alterations, and repairs in Los Angeles. Issued by LA Dept of Building & Safety. Plan check: 15-45 days standard, expedited available.

The City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) issues building permits for all construction work. Required for: new buildings, additions, alterations affecting structure or fire/life safety, demolition, grading, signs, pools, solar panels. Not required for: minor repairs (like-for-like replacement), painting, flooring, cabinets. Application: online at ladbs.org or in-person at 201 N Figueroa St. Required documents: plans (2 sets), structural calculations (if structural work), Title 24 energy calculations, soils report (if applicable), school fee receipt, planning approval (if required). Fees: plan check + permit fee based on valuation. Typical total for a single-family remodel: $3,000-$8,000. New commercial: $15,000-$100,000+. Processing: standard 15-45 business days, expedited 5-15 business days for additional fee. Inspections: foundation, framing, rough MEP, insulation, final.

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DETAILS
permit type
building
issuing authority
{"name":"LA Dept of Building & Safety","phone":"(213) 482-0000","address":"201 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90012","portal_url":"https://www.ladbs.org/","digital_submission":true}
typical processing days
{"standard":30,"expedited":10}
common rejection reasons
["Missing structural calculations","Non-compliant Title 24","Incomplete grading plan"]
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