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Building Permits in Los Angeles County, California

PermitStack indexes 724,407 building permits issued in Los Angeles County, California, with 73,407 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

724,407
Total permits
73,407
Last 12 months
5,343
Last 30 days
-36%
vs same period prior year
Aug 5, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Electrical
12,884
Plumbing
10,459
New construction
10,185
Addition
7,869
Solar
6,831
Demolition
5,578
Roofing
5,291
Renovation
4,682
Interior remodel
4,401
Fire alarm
2,844

Permit data by trade in Los Angeles County

Drill into the most common permit categories in Los Angeles County.

Top contractors in Los Angeles County

Most active contractors by permit volume in Los Angeles County.

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-08-05UNC-SOLR26080500118237244 110Th Street E, Littlerock CA 93543Roofing12.15kw 27 modules 1 inverter 2 ESS new 125A Generation panel
2026-08-05UNC-ELEC2608050080213105 Calanda Avenue, Altadena CA 91001OtherTemp Power Pole for CREB2025000416
2026-08-05FCR073126-09057687 Walnut Drive, Los Angeles CA 90001OtherLEGALIZE 744 SF ATTACHED ACCESORY DWELLIGN UNIT (ADU). ADU TO CONTAIN OPEN STUDIO ...
2026-08-05WLV-BLDC2608050000384609 Lakeview Canyon Road, Westlake Village CA 913AdditionCHANGE OF USE FROM RETAIL TO COFFEE SHOP. NEW NON-LOAD BEARING PARTITION WALLS. NE...
2026-08-05RPAP2026003441OtherInstall Green House (120 sq ft)
2026-08-05PWRP202600511021382 Summit Road, Topanga CA 90290RenovationTD2557927
2026-08-05UNC-BLDR2607310075605121 W 136th Street, Hawthorne CA 90250RenovationREPLACEMENT OF TWO WINDOWS. RETROFIT APPLICATION. SAME SIZE, SAME LOCATION.
2026-08-05PWRP20260050832154 E 123rd Street, Compton CA 90222Other"2026 ANNUAL BLANKET UTILITY PERMIT". DIG 4' X 4' TO LOCATE EXIS...
2026-08-05UNC-ELEC26080400795125811 Hammet Circle, Stevenson Ranch CA 91381ElectricalPanel upgrade 100 amp to 200 amp - Side of house
2026-08-05RRP080526-242828776 The Old Road, Valencia CA 91355HVACLimited Demolition, construct new non-load bearing partitions. Install storefront...

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 (ArcGIS Hub) 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 August 5, 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. CSV export is available on every plan, including free, with the row cap rising by tier. Real-time webhooks for changed permits are on the Developer plan and above.

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 4 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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