Los Angeles Building Permits & Contractor Leads

60,313 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 60,313 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 583 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
60,313
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 583 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 128 general construction, 124 new construction and 85 interior renovation. The average project value is $147,375.

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60,313 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2020-01-02 General Construction $20,000 727 W 15TH ST SOFT STORY RETROFIT PER LAMC DIVISION 93. RETROFIT CONSISTS OF INSTALLING WOOD S…
2020-01-02 General Construction $4,000 10204 N MCVINE AVE ENCLOSE EXISTING 10'1" X 6'1" PORCH TO ENLARGE THE LIVING ROOM. ALL WORK PER ENG…
2020-01-02 General Construction $1,500 8936 N WHEATLAND AVE Add sill plate anchors bolts and cripple wall plywood per L.A. City Std. Plan #1…
2020-01-02 General Construction $67,000 NEW 38' X 23'8" IRREGULAR SHAPED ADDITION OF AN ACCESSORY DWELLING UN A R M BUILDERS INC
2020-01-02 General Construction 2168 W CLIFFORD ST SUPPLEMENTAL PERMIT FOR 16010-20000-02190 TO CHANGE LEGAL DESCRIPTION
2020-01-02 General Construction 19419 W ENADIA WAY SUPPLEMENTAL PERMIT TO 18016-10000-37691 RELOCATE THE TWO PARKING SPOTS TO THE R…
2020-01-02 General Construction $5,000 6257 W HAMILTON LANE INTERIOR REMODEL TO (E) SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING FOR NEW OPENING BETWEEN (E) LIVIN…
2020-01-02 General Construction $1,000 110 S LA BREA AVE REMOVE (1) 38' H, S/F, 12'X25', OFF-SITE BILLBOARD 4/17/19 OSSPIP CASE #259412
2020-01-02 General Construction 1750 W CENTURY BLVD BLDG 2 SUPPLEMENTAL TO PERMIT#17010-10000-04498 TO CHANGE CONTRACTOR FROM WYNN BUILDERS…
2020-01-02 General Construction $6,900,000 3920 W 5TH ST New 7-story ( 5 story type III-A above 2 story type I-A), 40-unit Apartment over…
2020-01-02 Roofing $250,000 NEW 3- STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING WITH ROOF DECK , PER SMALL LOT SU SAPPHIRE CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT INC
2020-01-02 General Construction $28,500 Convert detached garage/storage building (1960ST06826) to accessory dw
2020-01-02 General Construction 2150 W CLIFFORD ST SUPPLEMENTAL PERMIT FOR 16010-20000-02199 TO CHANGE LEGAL DESCRIPTION
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Top Contractors

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

🆕 New this week
Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. K N CONSULTING INC 📞 251 (3) New Construction $325,046 🔒 Reveal
2. SHAPELL HOMES INC 📞 2 permits/30d 235 (8) New Construction $566,029 🔒 Reveal
3. BAKSH CONSTRUCTION 📞 126 (5) New Construction $283,796 🔒 Reveal
4. AGAM POOL AND SPA INC 📞 123 (2) Pool/Spa $23,669 🔒 Reveal
5. PACIFIC COAST BUILDERS 📞 120 (5) New Construction $255,498 🔒 Reveal
6. T J C HOME BUILDERS LLC 📞 Active 98 (14) Addition $363,695 🔒 Reveal
7. AVANTI POOLS INC 📞 67 (2) Pool/Spa $27,131 🔒 Reveal
8. COASTAL AQUATIC CREATIONS 📞 2 permits/30d 59 (7) Pool/Spa $25,210 🔒 Reveal
9. JR POOL & SPA SERVICES 📞 51 (3) Pool/Spa $31,730 🔒 Reveal
10. NOGA POOL AND SPA INC 📞 50 (1) Pool/Spa $22,101 🔒 Reveal
11. J A B S POOLS AND SPAS 📞 47 (2) Pool/Spa $32,639 🔒 Reveal
12. CALIFORNIA POOLS 📞 1 permits/30d 46 (1) Pool/Spa $27,198 🔒 Reveal
13. LOS ANGELES POOL BUILDERS INC 📞 1 permits/30d 42 (1) Pool/Spa $29,449 🔒 Reveal
14. GOLDIN POOLS INC 📞 1 permits/30d 38 (3) Pool/Spa $20,742 🔒 Reveal
15. DE LA ROSA CONSTRUCTION 📞 34 (1) New Construction $157,842 🔒 Reveal
16. ENVIRONMENTAL LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT INC 📞 33 (5) Pool/Spa $41,390 🔒 Reveal
17. HILLCREST CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC 📞 32 (4) New Construction $520,314 🔒 Reveal
18. EMERGE POOLS INC 📞 1 permits/30d 32 (3) Pool/Spa $28,032 🔒 Reveal
19. ARROW CONSTRUCTION CO 📞 29 (2) New Construction $227,128 🔒 Reveal
20. DEL AMO CONSTRUCTION INC 📞 27 (1) Interior Renovation $1,959,349 🔒 Reveal
21. C S W F CONSTRUCTION INC 📞 1 permits/30d 26 (6) New Construction $295,837 🔒 Reveal
22. ULTIMATE GREEN CONSTRUCTION INC 📞 26 (1) Addition $67,136 🔒 Reveal
23. AQUA POOL & SPA CONSTRUCTION INC 📞 24 (3) Pool/Spa $32,833 🔒 Reveal
24. J Z J B CNST INV 📞 24 (2) New Construction $195,864 🔒 Reveal
25. ALL OUTDOOR G O CONSTRUCTION INC 📞 23 (2) Pool/Spa $22,343 🔒 Reveal

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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 60313+ 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, SHAPELL HOMES INC, BAKSH CONSTRUCTION, AGAM POOL AND SPA INC and PACIFIC COAST BUILDERS. 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 7d 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 583 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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The motivated-seller list

1,241 open code violations in Los Angeles, each matched to the property owner. An owner facing a citation is the warmest restoration, repair, or wholesale-offer lead there is — and no marketplace sells this list.

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How to look up Los Angeles building permits

Search recent Los Angeles, CA building permits by address, contractor, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Los Angeles building department's public permit records and updated as new filings post. Filter by trade or search an address to look up a specific permit. For this week's filing volume and the most active contractors, see the Los Angeles Permit Pulse.

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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 60313 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.

How can contractors find construction leads in Los Angeles?

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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Los Angeles permit & owner data, by use case

Same data, different angle. Pick the playbook that matches what you sell.

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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