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Los Angeles Bathroom Remodel Permit Requirements

Official Los Angeles bathroom remodel rules, checked against the city's own pages, plus 4,451 bathroom remodel permits issued in the last 12 months.

By the Home Permit Guide Editorial Team Last checked 3 official sources

Reviewed by Ken Pergeson, Permit Expediter & Code Compliance Consultant, Ventura County, CA ·

Short Answer

Yes, e-permit

Los Angeles issues a combined Express e-permit online, with no plan check, to repair or replace bathroom cabinets, flooring, wall finishes, tile, counters and plumbing or electrical fixtures. Changing walls or openings, or running new plumbing or electrical into existing walls, needs permits from an LADBS Construction Services Center, with plan check for wall changes.

Source: PermitLA: Bathroom Remodel/Repair (linked under Sources below)

Los Angeles Bathroom Remodel Permits at a Glance

Bathroom Remodel permits, last 12 months
4,451
Median application to issue
27 days
Slowest quarter took at least
78 days
Added bathrooms
187

Who Can Apply and Do the Work

Owners or licensed contractors can get the e-permit. For plan check, bring two sets of floor plans at 1/4 inch to 1 foot showing the existing and proposed bathroom and each adjacent room.

What You Need Before the Permit Is Issued

  • New toilets must flush no more than 1.6 gallons and sit in a clear space at least 30 inches wide with 24 inches clear in front.
  • Shower floors and walls need smooth, hard, non-absorbent finishes to at least 70 inches above the drain.
  • Shower and tub enclosure glazing must be safety glass: at least 1/8 inch fully tempered or 1/4 inch laminated, or approved plastic.

What Else to Know in Los Angeles

In most cases one inspection is needed when the remodel is finished; schedule it as AIRS code 335 Final. The inspector brings the signature card for e-permits.

Los Angeles Bathroom Remodel Permit Fees

Los Angeles does not publish a flat bathroom remodel permit fee we could verify, so we don't quote one; the fee is set from the job when you apply. For scale, the median declared value of bathroom remodel work on recent permits was $14,645.

What Los Angeles's Bathroom Remodel Permit Data Shows

Type of workPermitsShare
Bathroom remodels2,81663%
Added bathrooms1874%
Combined with kitchen work1,44833%
Not specified in the description00%

Bathroom Remodel Permits Issued per Month

317 Nov 347 Dec 366 Jan 345 Feb 416 Mar 425 Apr 396 May 355 Jun 370 Jul 423 Aug 359 Sep 295 Oct
Los Angeles bathroom remodel permits issued per month, Nov 2025 to Oct 2026. Lighter bar = current month to date.

Types are classified from each permit's description. LADBS permits whose description mentions a bathroom, excluding new buildings and ADUs. Data from LADBS Building Permits Issued 2020–Present, October 30, 2025 to October 30, 2026.

Where Bathroom Remodel Permits Are Issued

ZIP codePermits (12 mo)
90049121
90024114
90272112
90045102
9136799
9134495

Recent Bathroom Remodel Permits

IssuedWork as described by the city
2026-10-23SUPPLEMENTAL PERMIT TO PERMIT # 26016-10000-26106 TO: correct the work description to read (1) Kitchen / (2)-
2026-10-23Bathroom (1 ) remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).
2026-10-232 bathroom(s).Bathroom remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).Kitchen remodel for residenti
2026-10-231 bathroom(s).Bathroom remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).
2026-10-231 bathroom(s).Bathroom remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).
2026-10-23INTERIOR REMODEL TO THE (E) BATHROOM AND CONVERT CLOSET INTO LAUNDRY AREA.

How to Get a Bathroom Remodel Permit in Los Angeles

  1. Decide whether walls, openings or new plumbing runs change.
  2. Get the e-permit online, or take plans to a Construction Services Center.
  3. Do the work to code.
  4. Schedule the final inspection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit to remodel a bathroom in Los Angeles?

Los Angeles issues a combined Express e-permit online, with no plan check, to repair or replace bathroom cabinets, flooring, wall finishes, tile, counters and plumbing or electrical fixtures. Changing walls or openings, or running new plumbing or electrical into existing walls, needs permits from an LADBS Construction Services Center, with plan check for wall changes.

How long does a bathroom remodel permit take in Los Angeles?

For the 1,224 bathroom remodel permits issued between October 30, 2025 and October 30, 2026 with both dates published, the median time from application to issue was 27 days, and a quarter took 78 days or longer, according to the city's open data.

How many bathroom remodel permits does Los Angeles issue?

4,451 in the 12 months to October 30, 2026. About 63% described bathroom remodels and 4% added bathrooms, based on the permit descriptions.

Can I get a bathroom remodel permit online in Los Angeles?

Yes, when you only replace cabinets, finishes, tile, counters and fixtures without changing walls, openings or adding new plumbing or electrical runs.

How many inspections does an LA bathroom remodel need?

In most cases one, when the work is complete.

Written and maintained by the Home Permit Guide Editorial Team

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Sources

Official sources checked on . Rules change; confirm with the department before you start work.

  1. PermitLA: Bathroom Remodel/Repair (permitla.org)
  2. LADBS: Express Permits (No Plan Check Required), IB P/GI 2020-003 (dbs.lacity.gov)
  3. LADBS Building Permits Issued 2020–Present (data.lacity.org)