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Zoning & building permits in California

Look up a property’s zoning and find the right permit office.

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  • Start with the jurisdiction of the property. County permit offices may serve only unincorporated areas.
  • Use the official map and confirm project requirements with the planning or building office.

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County government · Los Angeles

Public Works — Building and Safety

Los Angeles County building permit services. Confirm which county or city agency handles your property before applying.

County building permit information (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Official county building permit guidance. Service boundaries and project requirements must be confirmed with the department.

Source checked October 14, 2026

Los Angeles County · Los Angeles — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

Official page text containing: Building Construction Permits

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

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EPIC-LA (opens in a new tab)Official online service

Official permitting resource linked by the department. Check the available permit types and application instructions before starting.

Source checked October 14, 2026

Los Angeles County · Los Angeles — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

Official page text containing: EPIC-LA

- 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

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City government · Los Angeles

Los Angeles — Department of Building and Safety

City of Los Angeles building permit services. Confirm the requirements for your project with the city.

City building permit information (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Official city building permit guidance and application resources.

Source checked October 14, 2026

City of Los Angeles · Los Angeles — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

Official page text containing: Building and Safety

ment system outage today (8/28) 5 PM to Midnight Read more Rebuilding after the Wildfires The Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety is committed to helping our communities rebuild properties impacted by the January 2025 Wildfires. Learn More Plan Review & Permitting Review construction plans and approve permits. ePlanLA Obtain Permit Request Appointment Check Permit Status Learn More Inspection Construction-related inspections for residential and commercial buildings. Request Inspection

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City government · Los Angeles

Long Beach — Building & Safety Bureau

City of Long Beach building permit services. Confirm the requirements for your project with the city.

City building permit information (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Official city building permit guidance and application resources.

Community Development and Permit Center — source notice for Tuesday, November 3

In observance of Election Day, the Community Development Department and its Permit Center will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 3. We will be back the next day ready to serve you.

Official information checked October 14, 2026 · Details & sources

Community Development and Permit Center — source notice for Thursday, December 10

On Thursday, Dec. 10, the Community Development Department and its Permit Center will be closed from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. for an all-staff training. Regular hours will resume the following day, Friday, Dec. 11.

Official information checked October 14, 2026 · Details & sources

Source checked October 14, 2026

City of Long Beach · Long Beach — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

Official page text containing: Building & Safety Bureau

lopment Block Grant Area Map Methane Gas Zone GIS Map Public Works Map Home » Community Development » Building & Safety Building & Safety Bureau Upcoming Closure: In observance of Election Day, the Community Development Department and its Permit Center will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 3. We will be back the next day ready to serve you. Limited Hours: On Thursday, Dec. 10, the Community Development Department and its Permit Center will be closed from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. for an all-staff training. Regu

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Permit Center (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Official permitting resource linked by the department. Check the available permit types and application instructions before starting.

Source checked October 14, 2026

City of Long Beach · Long Beach — building permit department (opens in a new tab)

Official page text containing: Permit Center

Certificate Voter Registration Pet Licensing Towing & Lien Sales More » Businesses Opening a Business Business License Permit Center Planning Building Health Forms Planning & Building Forms More » Doing Business With The City Register as a Vendor Business Development Fees & Charges Financial Assistance Bids/RFPs Tobacco Permits More » Resources Talent & Workforce Business Support Economic Development Green Business More » Residents Most Popular Parking Alert Long Beach Calendar/Agendas &

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County government · Los Angeles

Los Angeles County Planning — GIS-NET Public

Unincorporated Los Angeles County; excludes its 88 incorporated cities.

Los Angeles County Planning — GIS-NET Public (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Official county GIS/planning information and map resources. Follow the source’s terms, map limitations and jurisdiction; this guide does not determine legal parcel boundaries.

Source checked October 26, 2026

County of Los Angeles · Los Angeles County GIS-NET Public (opens in a new tab)

Actual county GIS/planning unit and programme scope

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.

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GIS-NET Public: unincorporated county planning and zoning (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

LA County Planning states this application serves unincorporated communities and territory, outside the County’s 88 incorporated cities.

Source checked October 26, 2026

County of Los Angeles · Los Angeles County GIS-NET Public (opens in a new tab)

Actual county GIS/planning unit and programme scope

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.

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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.

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.

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

Official submission follows payment; not permit approval

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

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

Source checked October 26, 2026

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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County government · Los Angeles

Los Angeles County Public Works — Land Records Information maps

Official geographic information and map-access function. A county association identifies the published provider/referral context; it does not assert legal map boundaries, county planning authority inside cities, or complete coverage of every layer.

Los Angeles Public Works recorded parcel-map catalogue (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Public Works' Land Records Information catalogue indexes recorded Parcel Maps by map number and book/page. These recorded subdivision/parcel-map documents are distinct from Assessor APN maps. Individual map files and private parcel records were not downloaded.

Recorded Parcel Maps catalogue; not Assessor APN map numbering

The Parcel Map numbers listed indicate the first or cover page of the Parcel Map. Multi-page Parcel Maps are listed by the first page only.

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

Source checked October 26, 2026

Los Angeles official map information · Los Angeles official parcel map information candidate (opens in a new tab)

Official county map/provider evidence: exact named map, actual layer list, access instructions or limitation

Parcel Maps Search by Parcel Map Number

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