Resources
Los Angeles-area building departments
A Los Angeles mailing address does not always mean the City of Los Angeles issues your permit. Confirm the jurisdiction for your parcel, then use the department’s own website. Portal names and services change; check the official site for current requirements.
| Department | Jurisdiction | What they issue | Online portal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) ↗ | City of Los Angeles — including San Fernando Valley neighborhoods, Bel Air, Brentwood and Pacific Palisades | Building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and grading permits; plan check; inspections; certificates of occupancy | LADBS Online Services / ePlanLA |
| City of Burbank — Building & Safety ↗ | City of Burbank | Building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits; plan check; inspections | See department website |
| City of Glendale — Building & Safety ↗ | City of Glendale | Building and trade permits; plan check; inspections | See department website |
| City of Pasadena — Building & Safety ↗ | City of Pasadena | Building and trade permits; plan check; inspections; coordination with historic preservation review | See department website |
| City of Santa Clarita — Building & Safety ↗ | City of Santa Clarita (Valencia, Saugus, Canyon Country, Newhall) | Building and trade permits; plan check; inspections | See department website |
| City of West Hollywood — Building & Safety ↗ | City of West Hollywood | Building and trade permits; plan check; inspections | See department website |
| City of Santa Monica — Building & Safety ↗ | City of Santa Monica | Building and trade permits; plan check; inspections | See department website |
| City of Culver City — Building Safety Division ↗ | City of Culver City | Building and trade permits; plan check; inspections | See department website |
| City of Beverly Hills — Building & Safety ↗ | City of Beverly Hills | Building and trade permits; plan check; inspections | See department website |
| City of Calabasas — Building & Safety ↗ | City of Calabasas | Building and trade permits; plan check; inspections | See department website |
| City of Malibu — Building Safety ↗ | City of Malibu | Building and trade permits; plan check; inspections; coastal-area coordination | See department website |
| City of Long Beach — Development Services, Building & Safety ↗ | City of Long Beach | Building and trade permits; plan check; inspections | See department website |
| City of Torrance — Building & Safety ↗ | City of Torrance | Building and trade permits; plan check; inspections | See department website |
| LA County Public Works — Building & Safety ↗ | Unincorporated Los Angeles County | Building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and grading permits; plan check; inspections | EPIC-LA |
Links go only to official government websites. Not sure which applies? City of Los Angeles parcels can be checked on ZIMAS (zimas.lacity.org).
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