Building Permits in Los Angeles, California
15,446 recent building permits filed in Los Angeles. Updated daily from public records.
15,446 permits
**2025 Wildfire Project** Eplan. Supplemental permit to 25010-10000-05146 to change to front elevation from two windows and front door to pair of doors with sidelights. Swing out, Dual Glazed, Tempere...
Eplan. New pool and spa in rear yard per engineer design with soils report. Grading for proposed pool.
eplan Change of use from restaurant to Retail, including exterior and interior repair. Combine suite C125 to C123 for new tenant space.
Supplemental permit application to 25016-10000-16418 to revise structural foundations due to insufficient existing conditions. Add new foundation at portion of front and side wall. Add new pad at exis...
ePlan: EXISTING DETACHED GARAGE AND STORAGE CONVERT TO ADU PER GC 66323(a)(1)
*eplan* Proposed repair to the exterior portion of existing truss.
2 window(s). Window and door change-out (same size & type) for residential buildings. Dual glazing, labeled and certified by National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC), is required for doors and wind...
No fee dept. error - supplemental permit to 25016 - 20000 - 14099 to include garage and covered porch in use codes and include "u-occupancy" in structural inventory and update comments
New One Story Detached ADU PER GC 66323(a)(2)
*ePlan* Conversion of existing garage and addition to create a single family dwelling per SB9 two unit developement.. To be equipped throughout with NFPA-13D sprinklers.
SUPPLEMENTAL PERMIT TO CHANGE WORK DESCRIPTION TO: Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over new solid sheathing (12) Squares. Class A roof covering...
Grading excavation for the new spa.
Rear addition to the (e) single family dwelling. work per wfpp.
ePlan: Remodel (E) S.F.D.
CONVERT (E) DETACHED GARAGE INTO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT PER LAMC 12.22A.33(b)(1).
Application of an approved coating to an existing exterior balcony or deck.
Supplemental to original Permit 24016-10000-31835. Changes to include updating and new doors, updated finishes, added 1hr wall infill in one of the existing openings at elevator lobby, added new store...
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing 6 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Severit...
Repair existing attached 2-car garage partially destroyed by fire, no change to dimensions and height.
Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing 6 Squares. Class A roof covering is required within Very High Fire Hazard Severit...
<p>Los Angeles is seeing steady construction activity right now. There are 8,252 permits on file in our database, with 4,887 new permits filed in just the last 30 days. Renovation work dominates the market with 6,077 permits, making it the clearest opportunity for most trade contractors. The volume tells you there's consistent work coming through the system if you know where to look.</p><p>The most active areas aren't spread evenly across the city. Zip code 90272 leads with 538 permits on file, followed by 90049 with 214 permits, 90045 with 181 permits, 90066 with 174 permits, and 90026 with 164 permits. These five zones account for a significant share of all permit activity. Understanding which neighborhoods are hot matters because it affects where you'll spend your time bidding and managing jobs.</p><p>The average permit value in Los Angeles is $161,250, which gives you a baseline for estimating bid size. Most work breaks down as renovation (6,077 permits), other work (1,406 permits), pools (306 permits), commercial projects (239 permits), and demolition (226 permits). For most contractors, renovation is where the numbers are. But if you specialize in pools or commercial work, those niches are active enough to build a steady pipeline if you monitor them.</p><p>Permit data works as a lead source when you track it consistently. DigPermit pulls Los Angeles permit records from public sources every day, so you're seeing what property owners filed yesterday or this morning. Contractors who check permits weekly or daily catch jobs before competitors do. You can identify which properties are moving into construction, which contractors are bidding, and what the scope of work includes. That information directly changes your ability to get in front of the right projects at the right time.</p>
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find new construction leads in Los Angeles?
Monitor building permits filed with the city. Los Angeles files hundreds of permits every week, and most property owners use permits before calling contractors. By checking permit data regularly (ideally daily or weekly), you can identify projects in your specialty before they're posted online. Focus on the active zip codes like 90272, 90049, and 90045 where the most permits are filed. Contact property owners and general contractors listed on recent permits in your trade area. Permit data gives you a 2-4 week head start on most other lead sources.
What are the most common permit types in Los Angeles?
Renovation permits dominate Los Angeles with 6,077 on file. The second largest category is other work with 1,406 permits, followed by pool work (306 permits), commercial projects (239 permits), and demolition (226 permits). Renovation is the most consistent lead source for electricians, plumbers, HVAC contractors, and roofers. If you work in residential, renovation is where your volume comes from. Commercial and demolition require more specialized crews but also have regular activity.
Which zip codes in Los Angeles have the most building permits?
Zip code 90272 is the most active with 538 permits on file. 90049 follows with 214 permits, then 90045 with 181 permits, 90066 with 174 permits, and 90026 with 164 permits. These five areas represent a major concentration of construction activity. If you want to focus your lead generation efforts, starting with 90272 gives you the highest volume. You can adjust based on your service area and the types of permits filed in each zone.
What is the average building permit value in Los Angeles?
The average permit value in Los Angeles is $161,250. This baseline helps you understand job sizes you can expect. Renovation projects vary widely, but knowing the average helps you estimate whether a typical permit represents a $50,000 or $200,000+ scope of work. Larger projects like commercial permits tend to be higher value, while residential renovations cluster around this average. Use it as a reference point when evaluating whether to bid on a particular project.
How often is Los Angeles permit data updated?
DigPermit updates Los Angeles permit data daily from public records maintained by the city. This means you see permits filed yesterday when you check today. Real-time updates matter because most contractors don't check permits daily, so the contractors who do get first access to new projects. The sooner you know about a permit filing, the sooner you can contact the property owner or GC and get on their bid list.