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) 6,201
Total permit value (90d) $1,013,204,150
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

763 building permits were filed in Los Angeles over the last 30 days — down 49.3% from the prior 30 days, with $109,396,004 in declared project value across the 737 that report a cost. Over 90 days: 6,201 permits worth $1,013,204,150.

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 — 12 permits
  5. T J C Home Builders Llc — 10 permits
  6. T J C HOME BUILDERS LLC — 9 permits
  7. PACIFIC COAST BUILDERS — 9 permits
  8. HILLCREST CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC — 8 permits
  9. ARROW CONSTRUCTION CO — 7 permits
  10. SHAPELL HOMES INC — 7 permits

Busiest ZIP codes (last 90 days)

  • 90272 — 386 permits
  • 90049 — 134 permits
  • 91344 — 125 permits
  • 91335 — 123 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
2020-02-04 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 General Construction $48,000 N GLENCREST CONVERT EXISTING DETACHED 2- CAR GARAGE INTO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT P
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 Roofing $6,200 3781 S VIRGINIA ROAD Re-roof with Class A or B material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over … replacement reroof
2020-02-04 General Construction 11636 W MONTANA AVE UNIT#310 SUPPLEMENTAL TO PCIS#19016-30000-36252 TO ADD PARTITION WALLS FOR RECESSED T.V N…
2020-02-04 General Construction 6301 1/2 S HARCOURT AVE TRANSFER OF PERMIT.
2020-02-04 Demolition $2,500 1515 S GRAMERCY PL DEMO SINGLE FAMILY (2-STORY) TO CLEAR LOT.
2020-02-03 General Construction $4,200 S BURKSHIRE (N) covered entry porch at the front of (E) single family dwelling. LOS ANGELES CONSTRUCTION &…
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2020-02-03 Windows/Doors $6,000 4247 W 61ST ST Replace drywall (no new walls added) for single family dwellings and duplexes on…
2020-02-03 General Construction $130,000 3212 E OLYMPIC BLVD Change of Use from Manufacturing to Catering Establishment (10 individual kitche…
2020-02-03 Fire Protection $100,000 796 W 26TH ST PROPOSED MAJOR REMODEL TO SFD, WORK TO INCLUDE ADDING INSULATION, REMOVING AND R… new_construction
2020-02-03 Fire Protection $40,000 4716 S CRENSHAW BLVD #1-3 CONVERT (E) SFD, GARAGE & OFFICE TO 3-UNIT APT & OFFICE BLDG; EXPAND 2ND UNIT (3…
2020-02-03 General Construction $612,000 12075 W MOUND VIEW PL NEW 2-STORY SFD/GARAGE & BASEMENT 3,971 sf 2-story new_construction
2020-02-03 General Construction $10,000 21035 W SHERMAN WAY EARLY START PERMIT TO REMOVE NON-BEARING PARTITION WALLS TO (E) RETAIL.
2020-02-03 General Construction $1,150,000 N BIENVENEDA major remodel & addition to (e) s.f.d. DISCOVERY BUILDERS CALIFORNIA INC
2020-02-03 General Construction 832 S MARIPOSA AVE SUPPLEMENTAL TO PERMIT APPLICATION 18020-10000-03681 TO CHANGE THE SHORING CONFI… new_construction
2020-02-03 Pool/Spa $50,000 W CAMAROSA NEW 12' x 40' SWIMMING POOL AND IRR. 7' X 7' SPA KIRE ELLIOT POOL DESIGN
2020-02-03 Windows/Doors $55,000 12024 W SUMMIT CIR (17)WINDOW and (4) DOOR CHANGE-OUT (SAME SIZE & TYPE) FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS.
2020-02-03 General Construction 18230 W HARTLAND ST SUPPL. PERMIT TO 20014-20000-00090 TO CHANGE FLOOR JOIST DIRECTION, all work wfp…
2020-02-03 Roofing $6,000 6565 N RANDI AVE Re-roof with Class A or B material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over … replacement reroof
2020-02-03 Roofing $18,500 10480 N SUNLAND BLVD 1-5 Re-roof with Class A or B material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over … 65 sq replacement reroof
2020-02-03 Roofing $20,000 10531 N PINEWOOD AVE "COMPLY WITH DEPARTMENT ORDER effective date 02/03/2020. PERMIT WILL EXPIRE 30 D… replacement reroof
2020-02-03 General Construction $50,000 S ARMACOST INTERIOR REMODEL & 14'-0" X 15'-4" ADDITION TO (E) SINGLE FAMILY DWELL
2020-02-03 Windows/Doors $2,500 5091 E ITHACA AVE Replace 6 window(s). Same size, location, number, type. Replace 4 door(s). Same …
2020-02-03 Demolition $10,000 1529 N AMALFI DR Demolish (e) SFD with attached garage. Clear lot.
2020-02-03 General Construction 5224 E HUB ST SUPPLMENTAL PERMIT TO PERMIT NUMBER 19014-10000-00752 TO UPDATE TITLE 24. (NO CH…
2020-02-01 General Construction $6,300 W ANGUS ADD PATIO ENCLOSURE TO THE REAR YARD OF (E) REAR SFD. (10'X18') PER ELROM EYAL
2020-02-01 General Construction $2,500 W CUMBERLAND ADD 7'- 3" X 8' PATIO COVER TO (E) SFD PER LA STANDARD DETAILS.
2020-02-01 Fire Protection $320,000 W LELAND (N) FULLY SPRINKLERED THREE STORY DUPLEX W/ ATTACHED FOUR CAR GARAGE. 3-story new_construction TAVASCI R J DESIGN CONST
2020-02-01 General Construction $28,500 W POLK CONVERT (E) 21'1" X 21'1" TO RECREATION ROOM AND ADD NEW 18' X 19' CAR
2020-02-01 General Construction $15,000 W COLLINS CONVERT THE (E) DET. RECREATION ROOM INTO AN ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT P residential
2020-02-01 General Construction $20,000 E COLDEN ADDITION TO EXISTING GARAGE AND CONVERT TO Accessory Dwelling Unit per
2020-02-01 General Construction $20,000 W CHATSWORTH CONVERT (E) 18' X 20' DETACHED GARAGE TO (N) ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT P residential 12 STEPS CONSTRUCTION
2020-01-31 General Construction $204,050 W CENTER CHANGE OF USE FROM OFFICE TO RESTAURANT ON THE GROUND FLOOR. CHANGE AN CORPORATE CONTRACTORS INC
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2020-01-31 General Construction $215,000 N MOUNTAIN ASH (VTT 73177-SL) PROPOSE THREE STORY SFD WITH ATTACHED GARAGE _ PLAN 1 3-story new_construction MERITAGE HOMES OF CALIFORNIA INC
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2020-01-31 General Construction $3,000 23522 W CALIFA ST SUPPLEMENTAL PERMIT TO 19016-20000-19391 TO REVISE FRAMING PLAN FOR NEW BEAM WHE… 213 sf new_construction
2020-01-31 General Construction $5,000 721 N CLAYMONT DR SUPPLEMENTAL TO PCIS # 19014-30000-07009 TO ADD 74 SF TO ENLARGE (E) BEDROOM #3 …
2020-01-31 Roofing $5,000 252 N NOTTEARGENTA ROAD SUPPLEMENTAL TO PERMIT NO. 19016-30001-38334 TO CHANGE WEST FACING WINDOWS, REMO… roof_repair
2020-01-31 Structural 707 E ANAHEIM ST Supplemental to 19020-40000-02806 to update structural inventory. No fee, depart… new_construction
2020-01-31 General Construction $35,000 4848 N SAN FELICIANO DR CONVERT (E) 36'3" X 35' IRREGULAR SHAPED DETACHED GARAGE/WORKSHOP TO ACCESSORY D… 657 sf residential
2020-01-31 General Construction $40,000 1221 S MEYLER ST SOFT STORY RETROFIT AS PER LABC CH 93. INSTALL 2 SCCS.
2020-01-31 General Construction 1369 N BEVERLY DR Complete work done under previously expired permit #09030-10000-02454. 80% compl…
2020-01-31 General Construction $120,000 9950 W TOLUCA LAKE AVE Remodel and alteration to (E) single family dwelling w/attached garage.
2020-01-31 General Construction $220,000 3209 W LARGA AVE CONSTRUCT NEW 2-STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING WITH A 2-CAR GARAGE, AT FRONT SFD -… 1,163 sf 2-story 2-car garage residential new_construction
2020-01-30 Pool/Spa $10,000 8256 W SKYLINE DR NEW (6'-8"x 8'-8") INFINITY SPA CONECTED TO (E) POOL. WORK PER ENGINEER.
2020-01-30 Structural $11,500 7839 N SADRING AVE Kitchen remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes) combined with …
2020-01-30 General Construction $3,600 100 N IRVING BLVD SUPPLEMENTAL TO PERMIT #19020-40000-02358 FOR THE REVISION OF ADDING 60 FEET LIN…
2020-01-30 General Construction $20,000 5533 W SATURN ST INTERIOR REMODEL TO THE (E) KITCHEN AND REMOVE A LOAD BEARING WALL AND ADD BEAM.
2020-01-30 General Construction $8,000 1410 W BRETT PL Unit #337 Replacing carpet, vinyl and portion of wood floor on the third floor in (E) cond…
2020-01-30 Demolition $2,000 5636 W CARLIN ST DEMOLITION GARAGE BY HANDWRECK METHOD. FENCE LOT.
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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.

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 · Source: LA Certificates of Occupancy (contractors_business_name).

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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How to look up Los Angeles building permits

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PermitGrab currently tracks 60952 building permits in Los Angeles, California. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, status, estimated value, and contractor information where the source publishes it.

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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.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Los Angeles permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
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