Los Angeles Building Permits & Contractor Leads

60,952 indexed permits · 1,035 active contractors · 31,865 code violations · Los Angeles, California.

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Los Angeles building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 6,210
Total permit value (90d) $1,016,099,755
Active contractors 1,035
Newest permit 2026-07-31

PermitGrab tracks 1,035 active contractors who pulled 60,952 building permits in Los Angeles, CA as of 2026-07-31. Live tracking of 31,865 code violations in the same area. Updated weekly.

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Los Angeles building permit activity

686 building permits were filed in Los Angeles over the last 30 days — down 46.1% from the prior 30 days, with $102,635,594 in declared project value across the 662 that report a cost. Over 90 days: 6,210 permits worth $1,016,099,755.

Most active contractors (last 6 months)

  1. Sign Industries Inc — 17 permits
  2. COASTAL AQUATIC CREATIONS — 15 permits
  3. ONWARD BUILDERS LLC — 14 permits
  4. K N CONSULTING INC — 13 permits
  5. T J C Home Builders Llc — 10 permits
  6. T J C HOME BUILDERS LLC — 10 permits
  7. PACIFIC COAST BUILDERS — 9 permits
  8. HILLCREST CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC — 8 permits
  9. ARROW CONSTRUCTION CO — 7 permits
  10. C S W F CONSTRUCTION INC — 7 permits

Busiest ZIP codes (last 90 days)

  • 90272 — 385 permits
  • 90049 — 134 permits
  • 91344 — 126 permits
  • 91335 — 125 permits
  • 90066 — 119 permits
Biggest project this month
$15,800,000 · Bldg-New · W SANTA MONICA · WESTSIDE CONTRACTORS INC
60,952
Indexed Permits
1,035
Active Contractors
31,865
Code Violations
891
Verified Phones
2026-08-08
Last Updated
Updated recently · 2026-07-31
Los Angeles had 686 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 156 general construction, 140 new construction and 93 interior renovation. The average project value is $155,038.

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92,817 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2020-02-07 General Construction $69,960 1915 1/2 E 114TH ST Second Story addition (180 SF) and two-story ground-floor addition (408 SF total… 180 roof sf new
2020-02-07 Signage 11916 W PICO BLVD 1-100 SUPPLEMENTAL TO 16010-10000-01632GLASS RAILING DESIGN (DEFERRED SUBMITTAL)NO CHA…
2020-02-07 General Construction 4843 E TOLAND WAY Grading for sump pump vault
2020-02-07 General Construction $15,000 1337 S LA BREA AVE MODIFICATION TO AN (E) TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY. SCOPE OF WORK INCLUDES: 1. R… new_construction
2020-02-07 Roofing $6,000 12926 W VENICE BLVD Reroof with 30 sqrs BUILT UP roofing. Existing solid sheathing.Re-roof with Clas… flat replacement reroof
2020-02-07 Pool/Spa $100,000 8065 S EMERSON AVE CHANGE OF USE OF A PORTION OF EXISTING CHURCH (3,315 SQFT) TO CHILD DAY CARE. (1… 3,315 sf
2020-02-06 Pool/Spa $30,000 S WESTERN Tenant Improvement to create 2 separate Retail Spaces and 1 accessory M D M CONSTRUCTION INC
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2020-02-06 Pool/Spa $24,300 E MORNINGSIDE NEW 40'-3" X 11'6" POOL AND 7' X 6' SPA PER STANDARD PLAN #268 AND EN EMERGE POOLS INC
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2020-02-06 Structural $15,000 509 N MOUNT HOLYOKE AVE ADD (2) NEW RETAINING WALLS: (1) 20' LONG, 6' 7" HIGH & (2) 100' 11" LONG, 9' 1"… new_construction
2020-02-06 Windows/Doors $3,600 5628 N SATSUMA AVE (12)Window change-out (same size & type) for residential buildings. Dual glazing…
2020-02-06 General Construction $12,000 5326 W WESTHAVEN ST Interior kitchen remodel/repair (no changes in walls or openings). Interior bath…
2020-02-06 General Construction $60,000 S CARMONA 17'-0" x 27'-6" addition of two bedrooms and one full bathroom to (e) IDB CONSTRUCTION INC
2020-02-06 Windows/Doors $7,800 1201 E 53RD ST Window (18) and door (2) change-out (same size & type) for residential buildings…
2020-02-06 Roofing $5,000 919 N AVENUE 56 Re-roof with Class A or B material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over … replacement reroof
2020-02-06 Roofing $9,000 17841 W BURTON ST Re-roof with Class A or B material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over … 4 sq shingle replacement reroof
2020-02-06 General Construction $120,000 1684 N MURCHISON ST SOFT STORY RETROFIT AS PER LAMC DIVISION 93. INSTALL 4 (N) ORDINERY MOMENT FRAME
2020-02-06 Roofing $2,000 2382 N SILVER RIDGE AVE Reroof with 10 sqrs BUILT UP roofing. Existing solid sheathing.Re-roof with Clas… flat replacement reroof
2020-02-06 General Construction $45,000 1014 N OXFORD AVE SOFT STORY RETROFIT AS PER LABC CHAPTER 93. INSTALL THREE (N) SCCS
2020-02-06 General Construction $291,283 S BEETHOVEN NEW 65'-8" x 36'-8" IRREGULAR SHAPED TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING 2-story residential new_construction
2020-02-06 General Construction $2,000 1320 N AVENIDA DE CORTEZ DAMAGE REPAIR TO REAR BALCONY DECK FLOOR JOIST OF (E) SFD.
2020-02-06 General Construction $4,500 1821 W 42ND PL Add sill plate anchors bolts and cripple wall plywood per L.A. City Std. Plan #1…
2020-02-06 General Construction 1130 N ANGELO DR SUPPLEMENTAL TO PERMMIT#16020-20000-02926 TO CHANGE FROM OWNER BUILDER TO CONTRA…
2020-02-06 Plumbing $7,000 1257 N BEACHWOOD DR Demolish (e) 1-story Duplex (front building), lot to be cleared; All work per P/…
2020-02-06 Pool/Spa 20853 W SHERMAN WAY NEW INTERIOR PARTITION WALL (22' - 0" BY 10' - 0") TO CREATE AN OFFICE SPACE. new_construction
2020-02-06 Windows/Doors $1,000 1773 S ALVIRA ST (3) Window change-out (same size & type) for residential buildings. Dual glazing…
2020-02-06 General Construction $452,252 W BLUFF CREEK NEW SFD-CONDO WITH ATTACHED GARAGE WITH METHANE (PLAN 1AR). Unit 97 new_construction BROOKFIELD LOS ANGELES BUILDERS INC
2020-02-06 Roofing $556,450 4545 N LEMP AVE New Two-Story irregular 45'x46'7" Single Family Dwelling with attached 18'x18'1"… 2-story residential new_construction
2020-02-06 Plumbing $16,000 74 BERTH Demolish (E) two-story office building (1990SP02028) by handwreck method. Sewer …
2020-02-05 Pool/Spa $10,000 639 N NORTH BROADWAY T.I. TO (E) MIXED USE BLDG TO ADD A DEMISING WALL AND CREATE NEW RETAIL TENANT S…
2020-02-05 General Construction $62,000 3606 S 9TH AVE CONVERT (E) 20' X 22' DETACHED GARAGE TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT W/ 3'-3" X 22' …
2020-02-05 Structural $9,500 4249 N LONGRIDGE AVE #102 Kitchen remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).
2020-02-05 General Construction $3,000 4470 E BEAUVAIS AVE Add sill plate anchors bolts and cripple wall plywood per L.A. City Std. Plan #1…
2020-02-05 Structural $33,000 2009 1/2 W JEFFERSON BLVD SUPPLEMENTAL TO PERMIT # 17016-10000-28457 TO ADD 2ND STORY OVER 1ST FLOOR AND R…
2020-02-05 General Construction $30,000 20253 W MONTERIA PARK ROAD NEW 4' HIGH BLOCK WALL (20 LF) AND 6' HIGH BLOCK WALL 470 LF) PER LA CITY STANDA… new_construction
2020-02-05 General Construction 8251 S BILLOWVISTA DR SUPPLEMENTAL PERMIT TO 20016-20000-01431 TO REVISE FRAMING PLAN TO MOVE NEW STEE… new_construction
2020-02-05 General Construction $60,000 12038 W HARTSOOK ST PROPOSED (8'-3" X 16'-10") AND 14'-6" X 16'-10") IRR.-SHAPED ADDITIONS TO ENLARG…
2020-02-05 Structural 5206 S MESMER AVE SUPPLEMENTAL TO PERMIT#19014-20000-06366 TO REVISE THE STRUCTURAL FOUNDATION AND…
2020-02-05 Structural $7,000 1820 S ORANGE GROVE AVE Bathroom (1) remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).
2020-02-05 General Construction $40,000 17220-17222 W SIMONDS ST Convert the attached garage and portion of the single-family dwelling into an ir… 380 sf residential
2020-02-05 Structural $7,000 7811 S STEWART AVE (1)bathroom remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).
2020-02-04 General Construction 953 S CITRUS AVE SUPPLEMENTAL PERMIT TO 18014-10000-01323 TO REVISE STRCUTURAL PLANS
2020-02-04 General Construction $1,000 7719-7721 N HATTON PL SUPPLEMENTAL TO PERMIT#19016-20000-32227 TO ADD A NEW 2X4 @ 16 O.C ONE HOUR FIRE… new_construction
2020-02-04 Structural $10,000 4628 1/2 W FRANKLIN AVE (1) Kitchen/ (1) Bathroom remodel for residential buildings (no structural chang…
2020-02-04 Roofing $6,800 2503 S OCEAN FRONT WALK Re-roof with Class A or B material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over … replacement reroof
2020-02-04 General Construction $25,000 W CLARKSON Remodel (E)SFD by revising layout of 1st floor. 10'-6" x 8'-3" 1st fl
2020-02-04 Demolition $2,500 1515 S GRAMERCY PL DEMO SINGLE FAMILY (2-STORY) TO CLEAR LOT.
2020-02-04 General Construction 1540 N LAUREL AVE SUPPLEMENTAL PERMIT TO 19016 - 10000 - 11185 "SOFT STORY RETROFIT PER LABC CH 93…
2020-02-04 General Construction $48,000 N GLENCREST CONVERT EXISTING DETACHED 2- CAR GARAGE INTO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT P
2020-02-04 Windows/Doors $2,000 4908 N OAK LANE DR WINDOW(4) CHANGE OUT(SAME SIZE AND TYPE) FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS. DUAL GLAZING…
2020-02-04 Structural 2241 S OVERLAND AVE SUPPLEMENTAL TO #18014-10001-06633 TO CHANGE SCOPR OF WORK TO NEW 2-CAR GARAGE. … 2-car garage new_construction
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. Contact details are available for 24 of 25 businesses below.

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Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. K N CONSULTING INC 📞 1 permits/30d 285 (5) New Construction $305,513 🔒 Reveal
2. AGAM POOL AND SPA INC 📞 146 (3) Pool/Spa $23,129 🔒 Reveal
3. PACIFIC COAST BUILDERS 📞 128 (5) New Construction $217,482 🔒 Reveal
4. BAKSH CONSTRUCTION 📞 126 (5) New Construction $260,745 🔒 Reveal
5. SHAPELL HOMES INC 📞 1 permits/30d 88 (6) New Construction $527,305 🔒 Reveal
6. AVANTI POOLS INC 📞 74 (2) Pool/Spa $25,295 🔒 Reveal
7. T J C HOME BUILDERS LLC 📞 Active 63 (14) Addition $365,154 🔒 Reveal
8. JR POOL & SPA SERVICES 📞 55 (3) Pool/Spa $25,559 🔒 Reveal
9. COASTAL AQUATIC CREATIONS 📞 2 permits/30d 43 (9) Pool/Spa $26,719 🔒 Reveal
10. LOS ANGELES POOL BUILDERS INC 📞 1 permits/30d 42 (1) Pool/Spa $25,852 🔒 Reveal
11. J A B S POOLS AND SPAS 📞 41 (4) Pool/Spa $31,282 🔒 Reveal
12. GOLDIN POOLS INC 📞 1 permits/30d 37 (3) Pool/Spa $20,677 🔒 Reveal
13. DEL AMO CONSTRUCTION INC 📞 37 (1) New Construction $1,694,957 🔒 Reveal
14. NOGA POOL AND SPA INC 📞 33 (1) Pool/Spa $22,588 🔒 Reveal
15. ENVIRONMENTAL LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT INC 📞 30 (6) Pool/Spa $43,802 🔒 Reveal
16. EMERGE POOLS INC 📞 2 permits/30d 30 (5) Pool/Spa $30,017 🔒 Reveal
17. ALL OUTDOOR G O CONSTRUCTION INC 📞 28 (4) Pool/Spa $20,489 🔒 Reveal
18. WESTSIDE CONTRACTORS INC 📞 1 permits/30d 28 (1) New Construction $2,425,632 🔒 Reveal
19. DE LA ROSA CONSTRUCTION 📞 27 (1) New Construction $95,723 🔒 Reveal
20. HILLCREST CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC 📞 25 (4) New Construction $669,149 🔒 Reveal
21. C S W F CONSTRUCTION INC 📞 1 permits/30d 23 (6) New Construction $300,073 🔒 Reveal
22. SYMPHONY POOLS INC 23 (1) Pool/Spa $32,043
23. CALASIA CONSTRUCTION INC 📞 22 (1) Interior Renovation $291,324 🔒 Reveal
24. WAVECREST POOLS INC 📞 1 permits/30d 22 (1) Pool/Spa $23,114 🔒 Reveal
25. O'NEIL W E CONSTRUCTION CO OF… 📞 19 (4) New Construction $4,007,488 🔒 Reveal

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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 60952+ 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.

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Who appears in Los Angeles permit records 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 1,035 active contractors across the metro. New records appear as they are available from the source.

How fresh is Los Angeles permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Los Angeles is dated 2026-07-31. Updated weekly • newest record from 9d ago. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, permit type, and contractor name where the source publishes it, so a fresh row is a current project signal.

What construction is happening in Los Angeles right now?

In the last 30 days, Los Angeles permitting activity covers 686 new building permits alongside 31,865 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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Real estate investors
Code violations in Los Angeles = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Recent Los Angeles contractor activity is a signal for labor and material demand. Verified business contacts are available for covered profiles.
Home service companies
A Los Angeles addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Research the project signal before outreach.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Los Angeles are high-intent solar lead signals. Filter by the current project signal and verify ownership separately.
Insurance agents
Los Angeles renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
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