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Building Permits in Los Angeles County, California

PermitStack indexes 100,139 building permits issued in Los Angeles County, California, with 12,286 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

100,139
Total permits
12,286
Last 12 months
0
Last 30 days
vs same period prior year
Apr 17, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

New construction
1,886
Plumbing
1,597
Electrical
1,113
Demolition
726
Renovation
711
Addition
640
Mechanical
281
Interior remodel
191
Roofing
159
Solar
134

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in Los Angeles County, California. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-04-17RRP031126-07712507 LakeNew construction2.EATON FIRE REBUILD - NEW 1-STORY 656 SF RETAIL (1 BATHROOMS) WITH 27 SF ENTRY PO...
2026-04-17RRP031126-07702501 LakeNew construction1. EATON FIRE REBUILD - NEW 1-STORY 936 SF RETAIL (1 BATHROOMS) WITH 41 SF ENTRY P...
2026-03-22UNC-GRAD2506050002971013 GeraghtyInterior remodelGRADING FOR PROPOSED A NEW (1,232 SQ. FT) 2- STORY SFR WITH A (N) 531 SW. F.T ATTA...
2026-03-22UNC-SEWR260216000429240 ArizonaPlumbingSewer for New Construction to Build an ADU, 2BED/2BATH, 784.33 Sq.Ft.
2026-03-21RRP031026-0756905 SandraDemolition(N) 232 SF ADDITION TO (E) 213 SF 1-CAR GARAGE TO CREATE (N) TOTAL 445.8 SF 2-CAR ...
2026-03-21RRP100925-4617261 WapelloDemolitionEATON FIRE REBUILD - 1-STORY 1,650 SF SFD (3 BEDS, 2 BATHS) WITH 130 SF COVERED FR...
2026-03-20UNC-SEWR2603200008072044 HatchwayPlumbing1606 SF PROPOSED 2-STORY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE (SFR) WITH 356 SF ATTACHED GARAGE...
2026-03-20UNC-GRAD260220000107TR 61105-38GradingPRECISE GRADING FOR MISSION VILLAGE PH. 7, COMMERCE CENTER DR/MESA PL, TR 61105-38...
2026-03-20UNC-ELEC2603180026747042 MuscatelElectricalELECTRICAL FOR (N) 1,200 SF DETACHED ADU (3 BED, 2 BATH)
2026-03-20UNC-GRAD260218000102TR 61105-38GradingPRECISE GRADING FOR MISSION VILLAGE PHASE 7, COMMERCE CENTER DR/MESA PL, TR 61105-...

Access Los Angeles County permit data via API

Query Los Angeles County, California permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

# Search all Los Angeles County permits issued this month
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
  "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=Los%20Angeles%20County&state=CA&issued_after=2026-04-01"

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Los Angeles County permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Los Angeles County open data portal (the official city portal) daily. This is the same source used by the city's own public dashboards, normalized into a consistent JSON schema across our U.S. jurisdictions.

How current is the Los Angeles County data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Los Angeles County, California was issued on April 17, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Los Angeles County permits without an API key?

Yes — our free tier includes 100 requests per day, enough to search and filter Los Angeles County permits interactively. Sign up for a free API key to get started.

Can I export Los Angeles County permit data?

Yes. Paid plans support CSV export and periodic webhooks for changed permits.

How long does a Los Angeles County building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Los Angeles County, California is 5 days, based on permits issued in the last 12 months. Smaller permit types (residential alteration, electrical) typically issue faster; new construction and large additions usually take longer.

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