Los Angeles Building Permits & Contractor Leads

60,339 indexed permits · 852 active contractors · 1,241 code violations · Los Angeles, California.

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Los Angeles building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 6,772
Total permit value (90d) $1,162,290,320
Active contractors 852
Newest permit 2026-07-25

PermitGrab tracks 852 active contractors who pulled 60,339 building permits in Los Angeles, CA as of 2026-07-25. Live tracking of 1,241 code violations in the same area. Permits updated weekly.

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Los Angeles building permit activity

Contractors pulled 549 building permits in Los Angeles over the last 30 days — down 71.2% from the prior 30 days, with $83,456,413 in declared project value across the 562 that report a cost. Over 90 days: 6,772 permits worth $1,162,290,320.

Most active contractors (last 6 months)

  1. Sign Industries Inc — 17 permits
  2. ONWARD BUILDERS LLC — 11 permits
  3. COASTAL AQUATIC CREATIONS — 11 permits
  4. T J C Home Builders Llc — 10 permits
  5. T J C HOME BUILDERS LLC — 9 permits
  6. PACIFIC COAST BUILDERS — 8 permits
  7. C S W F CONSTRUCTION INC — 7 permits
  8. H & H Pool Plastering Inc — 7 permits
  9. HILLCREST CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC — 7 permits
  10. ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION — 6 permits

Busiest ZIP codes (last 90 days)

  • 90272 — 447 permits
  • 90049 — 165 permits
  • 91344 — 137 permits
  • 90026 — 132 permits
  • 90066 — 130 permits
Biggest project this month
$15,800,000 · Bldg-New · W SANTA MONICA · WESTSIDE CONTRACTORS INC
60,339
Indexed Permits
852
Active Contractors
1,241
Code Violations
659
Verified Phones
2026-07-29
Last Updated
Updated recently · 2026-07-25
Los Angeles had 549 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 122 general construction, 116 new construction and 79 interior renovation. The average project value is $149,655.

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60,339 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2020-01-30 General Construction $15,000 W 78TH CONVERT EXISTING DETACHED GARAGE INTO AN ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT PER A D' MALIBU CONSTRUCTION CORP
2020-01-30 General Construction $16,000 Convert (e) attached garage and irregular shape 12.5' x 19' (210 SF) p
2020-01-30 General Construction 10715 W MOORPARK ST SUPPLEMENTAL PERMIT TO 19016-10000-02818 TO CORRECT WORK DESCRIPTIONSOFT STORY R…
2020-01-30 General Construction $64,000 25' x 16'-3" REAR ADDITION OF (N) BEDROOM WITH BATHROOM AND CLOSET, IN A W E & ASSOCIATES INC
2020-01-29 General Construction $5,000 5'3" X 36'9" PATIO AND DECK TO (E) 1 STORY SFD
2020-01-29 Roofing $330,000 S AVENUE 20 3-story addition, with mezzinine, and roof deck, to existing single fa LOYAL PLUMBING AND ROOTER
2020-01-29 General Construction $3,000 INSTALL (1) MISC/STRUCTURE [CLEARANCE BAR FOR (E) DRIVE-THRU] (F1) @ 1 CNP SIGNS & GRAPHICS
2020-01-29 General Construction $50,000 CONVERT EXISTING GARAGE WITH ADDITION TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT PER A DAVINCI BUILDERS
2020-01-29 General Construction $49,000 Addition to (E) SFD: master bedroom & bathroom and bedroom and bathro
2020-01-29 Plumbing $10,000 5153 W MAPLEWOOD AVE DEMOLITION OF SFD PLUS DETACHED GARAGE TO CLEAR LOT. PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION FENCE…
2020-01-29 General Construction $4,850 4415 N SANCOLA AVE Add sill plate anchors bolts and cripple wall plywood per L.A. City Std. Plan #1…
2020-01-29 General Construction $7,000 4430 N BEEMAN AVE Add sill plate anchor bolts and plywood to cripple walls (if existing) per LA Ci…
2020-01-29 General Construction 5126 N STANSBURY AVE SUPPL. PERMIT TO 19016-20000-28598 TO RELOCATE PARKING PER PLAN.
2020-01-29 General Construction $94,536 4180-4180 1/2 S ARLINGTON AVE (N) Addition to (E) single family dwelling irregular shaped (30'-4"x44'-8") and …
2020-01-29 Demolition 20124 W LASSEN ST Demo existing garage. pedestrian fence is required.
2020-01-29 Roofing $97,500 NEW ARCHERY SHOOTING RANGES WITH SUNSHADE ROOFS. (10 Meter Range)
2020-01-29 General Construction $90,000 CONVERT EX. DETACHED GARAGE TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT AND ADD 24'10"
2020-01-29 General Construction $40,000 4658 N COLFAX AVE SOFT-STORY SEISMIC RETROFIT PER LAMC DIVISION 93. INSTALLATION OF 2 SPECIAL CANT…
2020-01-29 Structural $9,850 3715 N WILLOW CREST AVE Bathroom (1 ) remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).
2020-01-29 Roofing 1716 N DELOZ AVE SUPPLEMENTAL TO PERMIT 18014-10000-00662TO REMOVE ROOF DECK FROM SCOPE OF WORK
2020-01-29 General Construction $275,000 10350 W WILSHIRE BLVD 802 Repair of water, dry rot or termite damaged stairs in residential buildings (les…
2020-01-28 General Construction $420,000 10108 N SAN FERNANDO ROAD ADD WAREHOUSE & 5-CAR PRIVATE GARAGE AS REQ'D PARKING STALLS, PLUS ONE OPEN STAL…
2020-01-28 General Construction $2,300 2928 N BEACHWOOD DR Add sill plate anchors bolts and cripple wall plywood per L.A. City Std. Plan #1…
2020-01-28 Roofing $25,000 11650 W RIVERSIDE DR MODIFICATION OF ROOFTOP WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY: TO REMOVE AND REPL…
2020-01-28 Signage $7,000 3001 W VERNON AVE Installing a digital sign (6'x8') on existing pole sign. 12ft from F.F. SPI#: 19…
2020-01-28 Windows/Doors 539 S BELOIT AVE INFILL WINDOW AT (E) MASTER BATHROOM
2020-01-28 General Construction $30,000 INTERIOR REMODEL ON 2ND FLOOR TO CONVERT 2 OF 4 HOUSEKEEPING ROOMS TO
2020-01-28 Solar $1,400 1211 N BRONSON AVE INSTALL 1,100 SQ. FT. OF BLOWN-IN ATTIC INSULATION. INSTALL 1 SOLAR POWERED ATTI…
2020-01-28 General Construction $150,000 6421 E CRESCENT ST 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR ADDITIONS TO A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING.
2020-01-28 General Construction $15,000 6254 N SATSUMA AVE CONVERT (E) 19'-6"x 16'-10" ATTACHED GARAGE TO BEDROOM AND ADD (12'-6"x 51'-7") …
2020-01-28 General Construction $10,000 1250 W SUNSET BLVD SUPPLEMENTAL TO 17016-10000-37729, INSTALL METHANE MITIGATION SYSTEM FOR THE BUI…
2020-01-28 General Construction $100,000 1050 S BONNIE BRAE ST 1-4 2 STORY ADDITION AND CONVERTION OF (E) 3 STORY OFFICE BUILDING TO 4 UNITS APARTM…
2020-01-28 General Construction 4475 N WOODLEY AVE SUPPLEMENTAL TO CORRECT LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND OWNER. NO FEE, DEPT. ERROR.
2020-01-28 Pool/Spa $40,000 13976 W LA RUE ST CONVERT 24'-3" x 18'-10" (E)ATTACHED GARAGE TO HABITABLE SPACE AND ADD 16'-6" x …
2020-01-28 General Construction $10,000 1026 N TIGERTAIL ROAD SUPPLEMENTAL TO PERMIT NO. 18020-30000-02121 TO REVISE CONSTRUTION DETAIL WITH E…
2020-01-28 General Construction $5,000 13711 W FOOTHILL BLVD NEW ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN, CHANNEL LETTER. 2'X14'-5 1/4" (29 SF), 13 FT FROM GRA…
2020-01-28 Roofing $4,000 1535 W 94TH PL Reroof with 20 sqrs BUILT UP roofing. Existing solid sheathing.Re-roof with Clas…
2020-01-27 Plumbing 2620 N CARMAN CREST DR SUPPLEMENTAL PERMIT TO 11019-10000-02194 TO Complete work done under previously …
2020-01-27 Windows/Doors $6,774 1750 N HARVARD BLVD #106 Window (2 ) and door (2 ) change-out (same size & type) for residential building…
2020-01-27 General Construction $16,866,030 NEW 6-STORY 121 UNITS AFFORDABLE APARTMENT BUILDING ( WITH 14 VERY LOW
2020-01-27 Roofing $6,000 1833 S VICTORIA AVE 4. Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds …
2020-01-27 General Construction $40,000 12628 W PACIFIC AVE SOFT STORY RETROFIT PER LABC CHAPTER 93. INSTALL TWO NEW SCCS.
2020-01-27 Plumbing $10,000 4565 N ENCINO AVE DEMOLISH (E) SFD W/ ATT. 2-CAR GARAGE AND DET. STORAGE. SEWER CAP & PEDESTRIAN P…
2020-01-27 General Construction $7,000 4966 W AMBROSE AVE Interior bathroom remodel/repair (no changes in walls or openings).
2020-01-27 Demolition $3,000 972 E VERNON AVE demolition of (e) dwelling in rear of the lot aith attached garage.
2020-01-27 General Construction $17,000 326 S MCCADDEN PL SUPPLEMENTAL TO PERMIT # 19030-20000-07402ADD NEW CONCRETE SISTER FOUNDATION
2020-01-27 Fire Protection $260,000 15523 W COBALT ST LOT #6 (N) 2-STORY SFD W/ ATTACHED GARAGE (NFPA-13D FIRE SPRINKLERS THROUGHOUT) [Small …
2020-01-27 General Construction $200,001 CHANGE OF USE OF PORTION OF FIRST FLOOR GARAGE TO RETAIL SALES , ( 99 COLORADO STRUCTURES INC
2020-01-27 Demolition $125,000 6300 W WILSHIRE BLVD 11th floor T.I - add and demo interior non-bearing partition wall in (e) office building
2020-01-27 General Construction 1036-1038 N WATSON AVE SUPPLEMENTAL TO PERMIT #19010-10000-04276 TO INCLUDE UNIT TAX IN FINAL FEES.
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 23 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

🆕 New this week
Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. K N CONSULTING INC 📞 196 (3) New Construction $314,447 🔒 Reveal
2. AGAM POOL AND SPA INC 📞 93 (2) Pool/Spa $24,352 🔒 Reveal
3. PACIFIC COAST BUILDERS 📞 86 (5) New Construction $211,014 🔒 Reveal
4. BAKSH CONSTRUCTION 📞 81 (5) New Construction $265,786 🔒 Reveal
5. SHAPELL HOMES INC 📞 2 permits/30d 67 (8) New Construction $512,859 🔒 Reveal
6. T J C HOME BUILDERS LLC 📞 Active 56 (15) Addition $343,082 🔒 Reveal
7. AVANTI POOLS INC 📞 44 (2) Pool/Spa $26,586 🔒 Reveal
8. JR POOL & SPA SERVICES 📞 40 (3) Pool/Spa $26,449 🔒 Reveal
9. CALIFORNIA POOLS 📞 1 permits/30d 32 (1) Pool/Spa $23,753 🔒 Reveal
10. COASTAL AQUATIC CREATIONS 📞 2 permits/30d 31 (7) Pool/Spa $25,094 🔒 Reveal
11. LOS ANGELES POOL BUILDERS INC 📞 1 permits/30d 29 (1) Pool/Spa $27,693 🔒 Reveal
12. GOLDIN POOLS INC 📞 1 permits/30d 27 (3) Pool/Spa $20,785 🔒 Reveal
13. J A B S POOLS AND SPAS 📞 27 (2) Pool/Spa $31,798 🔒 Reveal
14. NOGA POOL AND SPA INC 📞 27 (1) Pool/Spa $22,607 🔒 Reveal
15. EMERGE POOLS INC 📞 1 permits/30d 24 (3) Pool/Spa $27,278 🔒 Reveal
16. C S W F CONSTRUCTION INC 📞 1 permits/30d 23 (6) New Construction $307,464 🔒 Reveal
17. HILLCREST CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC 📞 23 (4) New Construction $622,554 🔒 Reveal
18. ENVIRONMENTAL LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT INC 📞 22 (5) Pool/Spa $38,548 🔒 Reveal
19. DEL AMO CONSTRUCTION INC 📞 22 (1) Interior Renovation $830,323 🔒 Reveal
20. WESTSIDE CONTRACTORS INC 📞 1 permits/30d 20 (1) New Construction $2,611,874 🔒 Reveal
21. DE LA ROSA CONSTRUCTION 📞 20 (1) Addition $88,602 🔒 Reveal
22. Sign Industries Inc 📞 Active 18 (17) Other $230,176 🔒 Reveal
23. GONZALEZ HENRY 17 (2) New Construction $187,913 Verifying…
24. ALL OUTDOOR G O CONSTRUCTION INC 📞 17 (2) Pool/Spa $21,893 🔒 Reveal
25. SYMPHONY POOLS INC 17 (1) Pool/Spa $32,618 Verifying…

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Permit Types in Los Angeles
Construction Activity in Los Angeles

New building permits in Los Angeles, California indicate upcoming construction projects. Contractors can identify subcontracting opportunities by monitoring recently issued permits for residential renovations, commercial buildouts, and new construction. Early outreach to permit holders often results in higher close rates before projects go to competitive bid.

About Los Angeles Building Permits

Los Angeles, California processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 60339+ Los Angeles building permits — updated weekly from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Los Angeles requires a building permit before work can begin. These public records include the project address, scope of work, estimated cost, and often the general contractor's name — making them valuable leads for subcontractors looking for new projects in Los Angeles.

How Contractors Use Los Angeles Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Los Angeles use building permit data to find projects before they hit traditional lead services. When a new commercial buildout or residential renovation permit is filed, it signals upcoming work that needs subcontractors.

Instead of competing for shared leads on HomeAdvisor or Angi, contractors who monitor Los Angeles building permits can reach out to general contractors the day a permit is issued — before anyone else calls. This first-mover advantage leads to higher close rates and better project selection.

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Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Sources: official Los Angeles open data portal.

Who pulled permits in Los Angeles this week?

The most active contractors filing in Los Angeles right now include K N CONSULTING INC, AGAM POOL AND SPA INC, PACIFIC COAST BUILDERS, BAKSH CONSTRUCTION and SHAPELL HOMES INC. PermitGrab tracks 852 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is Los Angeles permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Los Angeles is dated 2026-07-25. Updated weekly • newest record from 8d ago. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, contractor name (where the source publishes it), and permit type, so a fresh row means a fresh lead.

What construction is happening in Los Angeles right now?

In the last 30 days, Los Angeles permitting activity covers 549 new building permits alongside 1,241 active code violations. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.

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How to look up Los Angeles building permits

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Frequently Asked Questions about Los Angeles Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Los Angeles?

PermitGrab currently tracks 60339 building permits in Los Angeles, California. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal open-data source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

How fresh is the Los Angeles permit data?

PermitGrab collects Los Angeles daily. New permits appear here within 1–3 days of the municipal source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

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Contractors find leads in Los Angeles by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then contacting the permit applicant (owner or general contractor) directly. Pro subscribers get verified phone numbers and can set up saved-search email alerts so new matches land in their inbox the same day they’re filed.

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Real estate investors
Code violations in Los Angeles = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Los Angeles GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Los Angeles addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Los Angeles are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Los Angeles renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Los Angeles permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Los Angeles mean a long runway of subcontractor and material orders. Sort new-construction permits by project value and reach the GC before the trades are locked.
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