Public Works — Building and Safety
Find building permits, plan review and construction inspections.
Source checked October 14, 2026[1]permits.lacounty.gov
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Official county building permit guidance. Service boundaries and project requirements must be confirmed with the department.
How to get started
- Confirm which county or city agency handles the property before applying.
- Review the official requirements for your project and use the published application channel.
Official permitting resource linked by the department. Check the available permit types and application instructions before starting.
How to get started
- Confirm which county or city agency handles the property before applying.
- Review the official requirements for your project and use the published application channel.
Fees
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Forms & documents
Official forms and document pages for this office’s services.
Sources & last checked2 source pages · 8 citations
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- [1] Los Angeles — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Los Angeles County · Official page text containing: Building Construction Permits
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
e3 Electrical3 Environmental3 Public Infrastructure3 Sewer Maintenance Permitting Process3 Traffic3 Waterworks3 EPIC-LA Building Construction Permits What is a Building Construction Permit? A building permit is permission to build, change or fix things on your property. The permit process ensures your project meets building code standards and follows local rules. Who Issues the Permit? If your property is in unincorporated LA County, LA County Public Works will issue your permit. If your property is outs
- [2] Los Angeles — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Los Angeles County · Official page text containing: Building Construction Permits
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
e3 Electrical3 Environmental3 Public Infrastructure3 Sewer Maintenance Permitting Process3 Traffic3 Waterworks3 EPIC-LA Building Construction Permits What is a Building Construction Permit? A building permit is permission to build, change or fix things on your property. The permit process ensures your project meets building code standards and follows local rules. Who Issues the Permit? If your property is in unincorporated LA County, LA County Public Works will issue your permit. If your property is outs
- [3] Los Angeles — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Los Angeles County · Official page text containing: Building Construction Permits
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
e3 Electrical3 Environmental3 Public Infrastructure3 Sewer Maintenance Permitting Process3 Traffic3 Waterworks3 EPIC-LA Building Construction Permits What is a Building Construction Permit? A building permit is permission to build, change or fix things on your property. The permit process ensures your project meets building code standards and follows local rules. Who Issues the Permit? If your property is in unincorporated LA County, LA County Public Works will issue your permit. If your property is outs
- [4] Los Angeles — building permit department (opens in a new tab)
Los Angeles County · Official page text containing: EPIC-LA
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
- Interactive Map Sewer Services Municipal Services Construction & Permitting Apply For a Permit or Plan Check through EPIC-LA Land Development Services Building & Safety Permit Info Building Permit Viewer Report a Building & Safety Concern Emergency Ready LA County LA County Emergency Information Transportation Airport County Airports Transportation Road Closures Bikeways Bicycle Master Plan Update Unincorporated Community Transit Services - LA Go Bus Vision Zero Traffic Safety In
- [5] Los Angeles County — building department contacts and counter information (opens in a new tab)
Los Angeles County · Official page text containing: (626) 458-3173
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7 a.m. – 5 p.m. (M-Th) Over-the-Counter Plan Review Hours 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. (M-Th) Section Contacts Building Plan Check: (626) 458-3173 This Section is responsible for the administration and supervision of the: permit application/building plan review processes; Building plan check engineers; hearings conducted by the Building Board of Appeals; and compliance with the Building Codes and applicable Federal, State, and County laws and regulations for all buildings and structures within the uni
- [6] Los Angeles County — building department contacts and counter information (opens in a new tab)
Los Angeles County · Official page text containing: 900 S. Fremont Avenue Alhambra, CA 91803
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es Contract City Offices Contacts Headquarters Los Angeles County Public Works Building and Safety Division – 3rd Floor 900 S. Fremont Avenue Alhambra, CA 91803 Business Hours 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. (M-Th) Over-the-Counter Plan Review Hours 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. (M-Th) Section Contacts Building Plan Check: (626) 458-3173 This Section is responsible for the administration and supervision of the: permit application/building plan review processes; Building plan check engineers; hearings conducted by the Building Board of Appeals;
- [7] Los Angeles County — building department contacts and counter information (opens in a new tab)
Los Angeles County · Official page text containing: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. (M-Th)
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
es County Public Works Building and Safety Division – 3rd Floor 900 S. Fremont Avenue Alhambra, CA 91803 Business Hours 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. (M-Th) Over-the-Counter Plan Review Hours 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. (M-Th) Section Contacts Building Plan Check: (626) 458-3173 This Section is responsible for the administration and supervision of the: permit application/building plan review processes; Building plan check engineers; hearings conducted by the Building Board of Appeals; and compliance with the Building Code
- [8] Los Angeles County — building department contacts and counter information (opens in a new tab)
Los Angeles County · Official page text containing: 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. (M-Th)
Source reviewed October 14, 2026View supporting excerpt
Floor 900 S. Fremont Avenue Alhambra, CA 91803 Business Hours 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. (M-Th) Over-the-Counter Plan Review Hours 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. (M-Th) Section Contacts Building Plan Check: (626) 458-3173 This Section is responsible for the administration and supervision of the: permit application/building plan review processes; Building plan check engineers; hearings conducted by the Building Board of Appeals; and compliance with the Building Codes and applicable Federal, State, and County laws and regula