Los Angeles County Planning — GIS-NET Public
Find zoning maps and official property land-use information.
Source checked October 26, 2026[1]planning.lacounty.gov
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LA County Planning states this application serves unincorporated communities and territory, outside the County’s 88 incorporated cities.
County Planning describes EPIC-LA and counter filing, with online-only subdivisions and required documents. This guide retains the office’s unincorporated-County scope; a base application is not a permit approval.
Before you start
- Availability · EPIC-LA account and access instructions
- You will need to register in EPIC-LA to apply online or pay fees. Read the registration instructions for more information. Read the add contact instructions if you need to add more people to access a case. [3]
- Information & documents · DRP base application, upload materials and RPAP/RPPL distinction
- After you register and log in, you can submit a DRP – Base Application. This helps us understand your project and tell you what permit(s) you need. Read the apply online instructions for more information. You will also need the required documents, including the owner acknowledgement form, ready to upload. After you file the base application, you will receive an RPAP number. This will convert to an RPPL number once the application is accepted. [4]
- Availability · Official submission follows payment; not permit approval
- Your application is considered officially submitted once you have paid the fee(s). [5]
- Availability · Counter applications versus online-only subdivisions
- We accept most applications at our field office locations during counter hours. Subdivisions are only accepted online. [6]
- Information & documents · Counter base application, owner acknowledgment and required documents
- Complete the in-person base application and owner acknowledgement form. You will need all your required documents with you. Use the appropriate checklist to make sure you have everything. This includes a copy of your digital files, if required! [7]
Fees
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Forms & documents
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- [1] Los Angeles County GIS-NET Public (opens in a new tab)
County of Los Angeles · Actual county GIS/planning unit and programme scope
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
GIS-NET Public is an interactive mapping application that features spatial tools and planning and zoning information for the Unincorporated communities and territory of Los Angeles County (i.e., areas not incorporated into one of the County’s 88 cities). This application was developed by the GIS Team at LA County Planning.
- [2] Los Angeles County Planning file an application (opens in a new tab)
Los Angeles County Planning file an application · Los Angeles County Planning — file an application
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
Once you know what permit(s) your project needs, you can file an application in two convenient ways: online and in person.
- [3] Los Angeles County Planning file an application (opens in a new tab)
Los Angeles County Planning file an application · EPIC-LA account and access instructions
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
You will need to register in EPIC-LA to apply online or pay fees. Read the registration instructions for more information. Read the add contact instructions if you need to add more people to access a case.
- [4] Los Angeles County Planning file an application (opens in a new tab)
Los Angeles County Planning file an application · DRP base application, upload materials and RPAP/RPPL distinction
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
After you register and log in, you can submit a DRP – Base Application. This helps us understand your project and tell you what permit(s) you need. Read the apply online instructions for more information. You will also need the required documents, including the owner acknowledgement form, ready to upload. After you file the base application, you will receive an RPAP number. This will convert to an RPPL number once the application is accepted.
- [5] Los Angeles County Planning file an application (opens in a new tab)
Los Angeles County Planning file an application · Official submission follows payment; not permit approval
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
Your application is considered officially submitted once you have paid the fee(s).
- [6] Los Angeles County Planning file an application (opens in a new tab)
Los Angeles County Planning file an application · Counter applications versus online-only subdivisions
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
We accept most applications at our field office locations during counter hours. Subdivisions are only accepted online.
- [7] Los Angeles County Planning file an application (opens in a new tab)
Los Angeles County Planning file an application · Counter base application, owner acknowledgment and required documents
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
Complete the in-person base application and owner acknowledgement form. You will need all your required documents with you. Use the appropriate checklist to make sure you have everything. This includes a copy of your digital files, if required!
- [8] Los Angeles County Planning file an application (opens in a new tab)
Los Angeles County Planning file an application · Specific EPIC-LA technical-support email
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
If you need more technical help, please contact epiclahelp@lacounty.gov