Permits & Licenses
Building and Safety -- Building Permits (Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing)
Permits for new construction, remodel alteration or repair for buildings.
Construction (B) Permits
A "B" Permit (LAMC 62.106.b) is issued for extensive public works improvements including the widening of streets and alleys, the changing of existing street grade and construction of bridges.
E Permits
An "E" Permit (LAMC 6.2) is issued for jobs in or adjacent to public streets for the purposes of the street light relocation, shoring (lateral support), monitoring well, soilboring, private conduits (non-franchise), and others.
Excavation Permits
Construction projects which will require public Right-of-Ways to be trenched or excavated must obtain an excavation permit. Electrolier and pull box relocations, monitoring wells, soil borings, potholes drilling in public Right-of-Ways also need to obtain an excavation permit. Information about the location of underground utilities, as well as construction standards, are obtained at the District Office permit counter. Additionally, excavation and shoring plans are approved and permits needed to commence work immediately adjacent to public Right-of-Ways. In some cases special insurance or bonds be required to be posted in connection with the project, these transactions may be handled at the permit counter.
Sewer Permits
An S Permit is needed to construct, alter, repair or perform maintenance to any house connection sewer, bonded house connection sewer, special house connection sewer, industrial waste sewer connection, industrial waste storm drain connection, storm drain connection, or special drainage connection, or any portion of any such sewer or storm drain connections.
Claims for Refund
The online application is for refund for less than $5000 online. This online Claim for Refund is only for Class "A" Permits, S - Permits (Sewer Permits), U - Permits (Utility Permits), and Sewer Facility.
Construction (A) Permits
A-Permit is to allow minor street construction in the public right-of-way. The public ROW generally consists of street easements that contain City streets, lanes, alleys, parkways, and sidewalks.
Solid Waste Facility Permits
The LEA conducts permitting, inspection and enforcement of solid waste regulations at all landfills, transfer stations, composting facilities and waste collection vehicle yards within the City.
LAFD Fire Prevention Permits, Applications, Forms and Information
Access the Los Angeles Fire Department permit applications and information for Division 5, Construction Services, Hydrants and Access, Underground Storage Tanks, C.U.P.A., Chief Regulation Number 4, and CaLARP.
Environmental Permits and Regulations
Learn the ABC's of environmental permit compliance and hazardous waste management.