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Building Permits in Los Angeles, California

PermitStack indexes 390,109 building permits issued in Los Angeles, California, with 58,412 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

390,109
Total permits
58,412
Last 12 months
36
Last 30 days
vs same period prior year
May 10, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Interior remodel
25,941
Roofing
12,624
Addition
5,047
Pool
2,981
Grading
1,401
New construction
1,380
Signage
1,232
Demolition
1,215
Fence
1,161
Fire alarm
529

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-05-1025020-10000-0189916841 W LIVORNO DROther***2025 EO1 ELIGIBLE WILDFIRE***TEMPORARY SHORING
2026-05-1025030-10000-079753339 N CLERENDON ROADPoolePlan: GRADING FOR SFD REMODE, (E) POOL DEMO, NEW POOL, NEW PERGOLA AND NEW BASKE...
2026-05-1026016-10000-091978321 W BEVERLY BLVDRoofingResidential roof replacement 35 squares Class A fire hazard
2026-05-1025047-10000-015933339 N CLERENDON ROADPoolePlan: NEW POOL WITH SPA AND BAJA
2026-05-1026016-90000-123929600 N CLAIRE AVERoofingRe-roof residential Class A or B covering 21 squares
2026-05-1025010-10000-0417216841 W LIVORNO DRFire alarm2025 WILDFIRE REBUILD, SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING W/ ATTACHED GARAGE AND BASEMENT, AND...
2026-05-1025010-10000-006681755 S CORNING STNew constructionNew 2-story ADU per LAMC regulations
2026-05-1026016-90000-123913433 S BUCKINGHAM ROADRoofingRe-roof Class A or B 18 squares cool roof
2026-05-1025014-10000-048703339 N CLERENDON ROADAdditionePlan: Remodel and addition to (E) 2-story SFD with attached (E) Garage and attach...
2026-05-1025016-10000-364952130 S VETERAN AVEInterior remodelEPLAN: Convert (e) detached garage and laundry room at first floor of (e) 2-story ...

Access Los Angeles permit data via API

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

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

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Los Angeles permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Los Angeles open data portal (Tyler Data & Insights (Socrata)) 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 data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Los Angeles, California was issued on May 10, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Los Angeles permits without an API key?

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

Can I export Los Angeles permit data?

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

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

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Los Angeles, California is 307 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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