The County Assessor’s Office can provide the original Building Permit number. Building and Safety may be able to look it up by the permit number.

Obtaining a permit online at our website dbs.lacity.gov takes only minutes.

Please inquire with the Department of City Planning for requirements and approvals relating to the Coastal Zone.

In general, infiltration is not allowed within a potentially liquefiable hazard zone. However, sites within a potentially liquefiable zone can be considered for infiltration if a soils report demonstrates that the site is not subject to liquefaction.

Linkage Fee will not apply for the replacement of the existing house resulting in the net increase of 1500 sqft or less of floor area from the prior home that existed on the property. School District fees will not apply if the replacement house is built with the same square footage.

A Grading Pre-Inspection normally takes two weeks, but it could be longer.

You can apply for an express permit at LACPS.