Los Angeles permits
Every LA permit we help with
Type your address. Get the path, the drawings, and the LADBS forms. Free for now while we onboard our first wave of LA homeowners.
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ADU permit
Type your address. See if you can build an ADU, what kind, and exactly how to permit it.
Solar permit
Most LA rooftop solar permits issue same-day via SolarAPP+. We generate the site plan + roof plan + fire setbacks — free.
Pool / spa permit
New LA pools need plan check + multi-stage inspections + a CA Pool Safety Act barrier. We map the path and generate the site plan.
Outdoor & landscape
Fence permit
LA fences over 3.5 ft (front yard) or 6 ft (side/rear) need a permit. HPOZ neighborhoods have tighter rules. We map yours.
Deck permit
Decks over 30 in. above grade need a permit. We map the path and generate the site plan + framing.
Retaining wall (hillside)
Retaining walls under 4 ft are straightforward; 4 ft+ need engineer stamping. Hillside adds drainage review.
Tree removal
Some LA trees are protected (Oak, Sycamore, Walnut, Bay). HPOZ neighborhoods regulate more. Street trees belong to the city. Check yours.
Demolition
Demolishing in LA means asbestos surveys (pre-1978), AQMD notification, and utility disconnects before the building permit issues.
Conversions & additions
Garage conversion → ADU
Convert your garage into an ADU in its current footprint. No replacement parking required. Often the cheapest LA ADU path.
Remodel / addition
Cosmetic = no permit. Like-for-like = trade-only. Walls or new sqft = full plan check. We map yours by scope.
Roofing / re-roof
Standard LA re-roof permits issue same-day. Cool Roof material required. Hillside + VHFHSZ adds fire rating.
Mechanical & electrical
HVAC permit
Same-day permit. New AC or heat pump triggers third-party HERS verification per Title 24.
Water heater swap
Tank or tankless swap needs a same-day permit. Final inspection within a week. We connect you to a licensed plumber.
Electrical permit
Panel upgrade, EV charger, sub-panel — same-day permit, rough + final inspection. We connect you to a C-10 licensed electrician.
Plumbing permit
Repipe, sewer lateral, gas line — same-day permit. We connect you to a C-36 licensed plumber.