Building Permits in Los Angeles County, California

PermitStack indexes 631,143 building permits issued in Los Angeles County, California, with 77,984 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

631,143
Total permits
77,984
Last 12 months
6,110
Last 30 days
-40%
vs same period prior year
May 12, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Electrical
4,616
Plumbing
4,091
Solar
3,736
Addition
3,302
Renovation
2,920
New construction
2,881
Roofing
2,766
Interior remodel
2,347
HVAC
1,146
Mechanical
673

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-05-12PWRP20260031151724 E Florence Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90001OtherPLACING AND SPLICING FOR ALL THE AERIAL CABLES - 6 DAYS - E218-A05BDJ9 REL 0 IFP
2026-05-12PWRP202600310332545 Ridge Route Road, Castaic CA 91384Other*Emergency Work* associated with Permits PWRP2026002906 and PWRP2026002746 - reque...
2026-05-12UNC-PLMB260508002164240 E Mariposa Street, Altadena CA 91001RoofingPLUMBING FOR AN INTERIOR REMODEL LIKE FOR LIKE NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES, REMOVE AND R...
2026-05-12UNC-MECH26051100210727482 Red Alder Lane #Lot 1, Unit 5, Stevenson RanMechanicalMECHANICAL FOR (N) DUPLEX CONDO BLDG
2026-05-12PWRP202600253324641 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas CA 91302OtherT-Mobile to modify existing wireless telecommunication facility by REMOVING EXISTI...
2026-05-12UNC-SEWR26050400128527499 Highland Lane #Lot 1, Unit 50, Stevenson RanPlumbingSEWER CONNECTION FOR NEW SFD
2026-05-12UNC-SEWR26050400128427498 Highland Lane #Lot 1, Unit 49, Stevenson RanPlumbingSEWER CONNECTION FOR NEW SFD
2026-05-12UNC-ELEC26050400454442701 40th Street W, Lancaster CA 93536ElectricalUpgrade main panel (200 amp), replace 20 switches/40 outlets/50 light fixtures ins...
2026-05-12UNC-SEWR26050400127727475 Highland Lane #Lot 1, Unit 54, Stevenson RanPlumbingSEWER CONNECTION FOR NEW SFD
2026-05-12UNC-SEWR2605120013522565 N Holliston Avenue, Altadena CA 91001PlumbingSEWER FOR EATON FIRE REBUILD - 1-STORY 3122 SF SFD (2 BEDS, 2 BATHS, 1 POWDER ROOM...

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 May 12, 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 1,000 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 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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