PermitPathLA tool
Permit history lookup
See every permit ever pulled at any LA City address. Direct from LADBS. Open permits, finaled work, expired applications, ADU-flagged entries — all on one screen.
See an unpermitted addition or expired permit?
Chat with us about what it means for buying, financing, or insuring this property.
Who uses this
- Buyers + investors — due diligence before close. Spot unpermitted additions, open code violations, expired permits.
- Owners — confirm past work was finaled before selling, refinancing, or starting a new project.
- Architects + contractors — see what's already in the LADBS file before designing an addition or remodel.
- Insurance + appraisers — verify the structure's permit-status profile.
Need a full feasibility check + permit pathway, not just history? Use the Permit Expediter Wizard →