- Issued in October 2026 to date
- 4,738
- Issued in the last 30 days
- 5,887
- Median days, submittal to issue
- 65
These figures cover every permit in LADBS Building Permits Issued 2020–Present, not only home projects. The last 30 days run from September 25, 2026 to October 24, 2026. That is 10% above the average of 5,353 permits a month over the previous 12 full months.
Top Permit Types in the Last 30 Days
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Building: Alteration/Repair | 4,206 | 71% |
| Building: Addition | 385 | 7% |
| Building: New | 351 | 6% |
| Grading | 309 | 5% |
| Swimming Pool/Spa | 210 | 4% |
| Non-Building: New | 167 | 3% |
| Building: Demolition | 117 | 2% |
| Sign | 94 | 2% |
Los Angeles data runs a few days behind: the newest permit in the feed is dated October 24, 2026. In the 30 days to that date, LADBS issued 5,887 permits, and 4,206 of them were alterations and repairs to existing buildings. Swimming pools and spas accounted for 210 and grading for 309.
The median time from submittal to issue was 65 days, among the longest of the cities we track, because most of these permits go through plan check. LADBS's open dataset does not name contractors, so the table below has no contractor column. Areas are the City's community plan areas; Brentwood - Pacific Palisades (580), Canoga Park-West Hills-Winnetka-Woodland Hills (373) and Northeast Los Angeles (367) were the busiest in the last 30 days.
LADBS notes that its online Permit and Inspection Report covers records from late 1996 onward. Older records back to 1905 are held by the LADBS Records Section.
12-Month Permit Trend in Los Angeles
| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| October 2025 | 5,844 |
| November 2025 | 4,492 |
| December 2025 | 5,075 |
| January 2026 | 5,155 |
| February 2026 | 5,039 |
| March 2026 | 5,806 |
| April 2026 | 5,379 |
| May 2026 | 5,267 |
| June 2026 | 5,377 |
| July 2026 | 5,311 |
| August 2026 | 5,557 |
| September 2026 | 5,930 |
| October 2026 (to date) | 4,738 |
Over the 12 full months, the busiest was September 2026 with 5,930 permits and the quietest was November 2025 with 4,492.
Busiest Areas in the Last 30 Days
| Community plan area | Permits |
|---|---|
| Brentwood - Pacific Palisades | 580 |
| Canoga Park-West Hills-Winnetka-Woodland Hills | 373 |
| Northeast Los Angeles | 367 |
| Hollywood | 362 |
| Wilshire | 292 |
| West Adams - Baldwin Hills - Leimert | 253 |
| Van Nuys - North Sherman Oaks | 228 |
| Reseda - West Van Nuys | 222 |
| West Los Angeles | 219 |
| Palms - Mar Vista - Del Rey | 219 |
Recent Permits
The 15 most recent permits in the feed. We show the community plan area rather than the street address, and never owner names.
| Issued | Type | Community plan area |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-24 | Building: Alteration/Repair | San Pedro |
| 2026-10-24 | Building: Alteration/Repair | Bel Air - Beverly Crest |
| 2026-10-24 | Building: Alteration/Repair | Encino - Tarzana |
| 2026-10-24 | Building: Alteration/Repair | Canoga Park-West Hills-Winnetka-Woodland Hills |
| 2026-10-24 | Building: Alteration/Repair | Mission Hills - Panorama City - North Hills |
| 2026-10-24 | Building: Alteration/Repair | South Los Angeles |
| 2026-10-24 | Building: Alteration/Repair | South Los Angeles |
| 2026-10-24 | Building: Alteration/Repair | Van Nuys - North Sherman Oaks |
| 2026-10-24 | Building: Alteration/Repair | Southeast Los Angeles |
| 2026-10-24 | Building: Alteration/Repair | San Pedro |
| 2026-10-24 | Building: Alteration/Repair | Sunland-E LaTuna Cyn-Lakevw Ter-Shadow Hls-Tujunga |
| 2026-10-24 | Building: Addition | Northeast Los Angeles |
| 2026-10-23 | Building: Alteration/Repair | Mission Hills - Panorama City - North Hills |
| 2026-10-23 | Building: Alteration/Repair | West Adams - Baldwin Hills - Leimert |
| 2026-10-23 | Building: Alteration/Repair | Van Nuys - North Sherman Oaks |
How to Look Up a Building Permit in Los Angeles
- LADBS Permit and Inspection Report: Open the LADBS Permit and Inspection Report.
- Enter the street number and the street name only. Leave off the suffix (Ave, Blvd, St) and any fraction, so "201 ½ N Spring St" becomes 201 and Spring.
- If you are unsure of the spelling, type at least three characters and add % as a wildcard. Numbered streets are written 1st, 2nd, 3rd with no space.
- Pick the matching address. The same street address can appear more than once with a different unit or ZIP, so open each one that fits.
- Open a permit to see its plan check, permit and inspection history. Or search directly with the 15-digit permit number or the 10-digit plan check number.
For what a record's fields mean, see How to Read a Building Permit Record. For lookups in other cities, see How to Look Up Building Permits for a House.
Los Angeles Project Permit Pages
Rules for specific home projects in Los Angeles, each checked against official city sources:
- Do You Need a Roofing Permit in Los Angeles?
- Do You Need an HVAC Permit in Los Angeles?
- LADBS Express Permits for Re-Roofs and A/C Replacement
Frequently Asked Questions
How many building permits does Los Angeles issue?
Los Angeles issued 5,887 permits in the 30 days to October 24, 2026, and an average of 5,353 a month over the 12 full months before October 2026, according to LADBS Building Permits Issued 2020–Present.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Los Angeles?
For permits issued in the 30 days to October 24, 2026, the median time from submittal to issue was 65 days. Simple permits are often issued much faster than projects that need full plan review.
How do I look up a building permit in Los Angeles?
Use the LADBS Permit and Inspection Report. Enter the street number and the street name only. Leave off the suffix (Ave, Blvd, St) and any fraction, so "201 ½ N Spring St" becomes 201 and Spring.
What is the most common permit type in Los Angeles?
Building: Alteration/Repair, with 4,206 of the 5,887 permits issued in the 30 days to October 24, 2026.
Back to Los Angeles Building Permits for Home Projects.
Sources
Official sources checked on . Rules change; confirm with the department before you start work.
- LADBS Permit and Inspection Report (linked above) (permitla.org)
- LADBS: Property Records (dbs.lacity.gov)
- LADBS Building Permits Issued 2020–Present (data.lacity.org)
Statistics computed by Home Permit Guide from LADBS Building Permits Issued 2020–Present, fetched October 30, 2026.