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Los Angeles, California

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County building permit information (opens in a new tab)

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

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

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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 building permit information (opens in a new tab)

Official city building permit guidance and application resources.

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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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Schedule inspections (opens in a new tab)

Official building inspection information. Confirm the request method, permit details and inspection timing with the department.

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

Official page text containing: Schedule inspections

completed, the work will need to be inspected and approved before covering up the work and moving onto the next stage. Schedule inspections regularly to ensure that each stage of your construction is inspected and approved. Inspection Services include Standard Inspection Request, Virtual Inspection Request, and Off Hour and Additional Hour Requests. III. Enforcement LADBS responds to complaints about possible code violations. For example: construction done or in-progress without permits, buildi

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City building permit information (opens in a new tab)

Official city building permit guidance and application resources.

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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)

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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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Building inspections and inspection area map (opens in a new tab)

Official building inspection information. Confirm the request method, permit details and inspection timing with the department.

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

Official page text containing: Schedule an Inspection? Inspections, Inspection Area Map, Ladder Safety Requirements

h drive. How Do I... Apply for a Building Permit? In-Person Appointments, Online Permitting, Plan Checks, Building Code Schedule an Inspection? Inspections, Inspection Area Map, Ladder Safety Requirements Obtain a Permit for Approved Projects? Ready-To-Issue Permits, In-Person Appointments, Payments Submit a Project for Plan Review? Over-the-Counter Plan Review, Submitted Plan Review, Review Status View Permit Status and Records? Plan Review Status, Permit Status, Permit Records, Public Records Requests Learn More About Other Programs? Sustainability-Related

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

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

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

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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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Report A Code Violation? Report Code Violations Online, Track Referrals, Search Code Cases (opens in a new tab)

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Los Angeles official referral · Los Angeles Code Enforcement (opens in a new tab)

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Report A Code Violation? Report Code Violations Online, Track Referrals, Search Code Cases

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Register A Short-Term Rental? Eligibility & Operating Requirements, Prohibited Buildings List, Complaints (opens in a new tab)

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Los Angeles official referral · Los Angeles Code Enforcement (opens in a new tab)

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Register A Short-Term Rental? Eligibility & Operating Requirements, Prohibited Buildings List, Complaints

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

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.

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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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Code complaint information — Alhambra (Community Development Department Complaint Hotline) (opens in a new tab)

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City of Alhambra · Alhambra — Building / Zoning Complaint municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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The Code Enforcement Division addresses code violations pertaining to property maintenance, garage or yard sales, illegal dumping, inoperable vehicles, shopping carts, and front yard parking.

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Code complaint information — Arcadia (Code Services & Enforcement) (opens in a new tab)

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City of Arcadia · Arcadia — Code Services & Enforcement municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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Report a Code Violation

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Code complaint information — Avalon (Code Enforcement) (opens in a new tab)

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City of Avalon · Avalon — Code Enforcement municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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For more information on the Code Enforcement processes or to report a concern contact the Code Enforcement staff by phone, email, or by submitting a report online:

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Code complaint information — Bell (Code Enforcement) (opens in a new tab)

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City of Bell · Bell — Code Enforcement municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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To report a code enforcement violation, call the Code Enforcement Hotline at (323) 923-2662.

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Code complaint information — Carson (Code Enforcement) (opens in a new tab)

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City of Carson · Carson — Code Enforcement municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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The Code Enforcement Division works to maintain and enhance the quality of life in Carson’s residential, commercial, and industrial areas by enforcing the Carson Municipal Code. The Division addresses violations related to building standards, zoning, property maintenance, and applicable California Vehicle Codes, including the storage of vehicles. Code Enforcement partners with residents and businesses to promote safe and desirable living and working environments through both proactive and reactive enforcement. Officers are assigned to designated zones where they conduct routine patrols, address observed violations, and investigate complaints received from the community.

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Code complaint information — Cerritos (Code Enforcement) (opens in a new tab)

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City of Cerritos · Cerritos — Code Enforcement municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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Cerritos residents or business owners can report concerns to the City's Code Enforcement Division by calling (562) 916-1203 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Code complaint information — Covina (Code Enforcement) (opens in a new tab)

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City of Covina · Covina — Code Violations municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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Complaints that are not handled by Code Enforcement are listed below:

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Code complaint information — Gardena (opens in a new tab)

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City of Gardena · Gardena — Code Enforcement municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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If you have a code enforcement or public nuisance to report, contact the Code Enforcement Detail at (310) 217-6171 or visit the Community Development Department at 1700 W. 162nd Street, Gardena.

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Code complaint information — Hawthorne (opens in a new tab)

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City of Hawthorne · Hawthorne — Code Enforcement municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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To lodge a code complaint or to contact a Code Enforcement Officer:

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Code complaint information — Irwindale (Code Enforcement) (opens in a new tab)

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City of Irwindale · Irwindale — Code Enforcement municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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Complaints may be filed with the Code Enforcement Division in person at City Hall, by mail, by emailing Code Enforcement, or by telephone in the following manner:

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Code complaint information — La Cañada Flintridge (opens in a new tab)

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City of La Cañada Flintridge · La Cañada Flintridge — Code Enforcement municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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If the complaint is valid, a Code Enforcement officer will generally contact the property owner or responsible party to address the complaint.

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Code complaint information — La Puente (opens in a new tab)

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City of La Puente · La Puente — Code Enforcement municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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For additional information on the Code Enforcement Program or to file a property maintenance complaint, please call (626) 855-1580.

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Code complaint information — Lawndale (opens in a new tab)

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City of Lawndale · Lawndale — Code Enforcement municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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Code enforcement officers work with the community, other City departments and public service agencies to address a wide range of complaints, including:

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Code complaint information — Lomita (opens in a new tab)

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City of Lomita · Lomita — Code Enforcement municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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The Code Enforcement Division can also process code enforcement requests regarding code violations online through ViewPoint.

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Code complaint information — Los Angeles (opens in a new tab)

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City of Los Angeles · Los Angeles — code-complaint municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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Reporting Code Violations

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Code complaint information — Manhattan Beach (opens in a new tab)

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City of Manhattan Beach · Manhattan Beach — Code Enforcement and Residential Construction Officer municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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To report a short-term rental violation please contact our Code Enforcement office at (310) 802-5518 or email code@manhattanbeach.gov

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Code complaint information — Monrovia (opens in a new tab)

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City of Monrovia · Monrovia — Report a Code Violation municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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The goal of the Code Enforcement program is to bring to the attention of property owners any existing code violations that could have a negative impact on the property, neighborhood, and the City as a whole.

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Code complaint information — Palos Verdes Estates (We’re Here to Help) (opens in a new tab)

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City of Palos Verdes Estates · Palos Verdes Estates — Code Enforcement municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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A complaint or request for inspection is submitted to Code Enforcement.

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Code complaint information — Paramount (Code Enforcement) (opens in a new tab)

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City of Paramount · Paramount — Code Enforcement municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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Please contact the Code Enforcement Division if you are aware of code violations related to:

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Code complaint information — Pico Rivera (Code Enforcement) (opens in a new tab)

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City of Pico Rivera · Pico Rivera — Code Enforcement municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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If you observe a violation and would like to report it to the City, please identify the property address and contact Code Enforcement at (562) 801-4413.

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Code complaint information — Rolling Hills Estates (Overview) (opens in a new tab)

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City of Rolling Hills Estates · Rolling Hills Estates — Code Compliance municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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If you would like to report a possible code violation, please contact City Hall.

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Code complaint information — Sierra Madre (Code Enforcement) (opens in a new tab)

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City of Sierra Madre · Sierra Madre — Code Enforcement municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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Code Enforcement Complaint Report

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Code complaint information — Signal Hill (Code Enforcement) (opens in a new tab)

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City of Signal Hill · Signal Hill — Code Enforcement municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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To report a possible code violation for issues on private property, please contact Gus Alonso:

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Code complaint information — Torrance (Submit a Code Enforcement Complaint) (opens in a new tab)

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City of Torrance · Torrance — Submit a Code Enforcement Complaint municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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Check the status of a Code Enforcement Complaint case by visiting the Torrance Citizen Portal or calling the Code Enforcement Division at (310) 618-5929.

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Code complaint information — West Hollywood (opens in a new tab)

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City of West Hollywood · West Hollywood — Code Enforcement municipal information (opens in a new tab)

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Code Enforcement is a function of the Code Compliance Division and is responsible for investigating State and West Hollywood Municipal Code violations.

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