Building Permits

Building Permits are required for new constructions, additions, alterations, and demolition/removal of a building or structure.

Express Permit

Counter Plan Check

Regular Plan Check

About Building Permits

Building plans shall be filed and approved by the Department (as a Building Plan Check) before any permit is issued for the following:

New building or structure
Addition to building
Structural alteration to building or structure
Interior modification and change of floor plan
Change of use and/or occupancy
Parking layout change
Use-of-land, such as recycling deposit center, open air storage, outdoor temporary events
Signs and sign structures
Fences, retaining walls and shoring plans

For more information on the Plan Check process, visit our Express Permit, Regular Plan Check and Counter Plan Check pages.

Additional Resources

Find Building Permit-related PDFs and forms here. For more options, visit our Forms and Publications page.

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I am replacing or adding an AC unit. Do I need to prepare plans?

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I am using listed components in my panel. Why do I need approval for the panel?

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If a garage is converted into a Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU), do you need to provide replacement parking?

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If a portion of a single family dwelling is converted into a JADU, do I need a separate address for the JADU?

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If I make a mistake when entering my inspection type or contact information, can I correct it?

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If the inspection I would like to request is not listed, what do I do?

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I get an error message when I enter the permit number which is not a Fire Sprinkler, Elevator, or Pressure Vessel Permit. Why can't I request an inspection?

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I get an error message when I try to request my fire sprinkler, elevator, or pressure vessel inspections. Can I use the internet to request these types of inspection?

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I have a Los Angeles City Research Report (LARR) based on a Nationally Recognized Model Code Agency Evaluation Report. Is my Los Angeles City Research Report Approved for the Current Los Angeles City Building Code (LABC)?