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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 informationOfficial instructions

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-LAOfficial online service

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 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 informationOfficial 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 informationOfficial 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.

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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.

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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 CenterOfficial instructions

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

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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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