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Los Angeles County, California · Planning and construction

Planning and development applications in Los Angeles County

Planning and development applications

1 provider · 1 official link · 5 reviewed requirements · sources checked October 26, 2026

In Los Angeles County, 1 county department publishes 1 official link for this service. Reviewed requirements cover availability notices (3) and documents (2).

These are the Los Angeles County providers with a reviewed service link for this task. Other offices may also help, and a provider may serve only part of the county: check each service area. Fees and forms stay on each office’s guide, where their sources are cited.
County government

Los Angeles County Planning — GIS-NET Public

Unincorporated Los Angeles County; excludes its 88 incorporated cities.

Los Angeles County Planning — file an application (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

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.

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.
Source & saved evidence

Los Angeles County Planning file an application · Los Angeles County Planning file an application (opens in a new tab)

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.

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Availability · Official submission follows payment; not permit approval
Your application is considered officially submitted once you have paid the fee(s).
Source & saved evidence

Los Angeles County Planning file an application · Los Angeles County Planning file an application (opens in a new tab)

Official submission follows payment; not permit approval

Your application is considered officially submitted once you have paid the fee(s).

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Availability · Counter applications versus online-only subdivisions
We accept most applications at our field office locations during counter hours. Subdivisions are only accepted online.
Source & saved evidence

Los Angeles County Planning file an application · Los Angeles County Planning file an application (opens in a new tab)

Counter applications versus online-only subdivisions

We accept most applications at our field office locations during counter hours. Subdivisions are only accepted online.

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Before you start · 2 requirements & conditions
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.
Source & saved evidence

Los Angeles County Planning file an application · Los Angeles County Planning file an application (opens in a new tab)

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.

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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!
Source & saved evidence

Los Angeles County Planning file an application · Los Angeles County Planning file an application (opens in a new tab)

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!

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Source & saved evidence

Los Angeles County Planning file an application · Los Angeles County Planning file an application (opens in a new tab)

Los Angeles County Planning — file an application

Once you know what permit(s) your project needs, you can file an application in two convenient ways: online and in person.

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