Los Angeles Building Permits & Contractor Leads

60,884 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 60,884 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
60,884
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 763 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 179 general construction, 159 new construction and 99 interior renovation. The average project value is $148,434.

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92,749 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2020-01-27 Pool/Spa $20,000 N ALLOTT (N) 28' x 14' POOL & 6'x 7' SPA INSIDE THE POOL PER STD PLAN # 270
2020-01-27 Structural $7,000 2363 W 30TH ST Bathroom (1) remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).
2020-01-27 Roofing $9,800 18711 W PASEO NUEVO DR Reroof with 49 sqrs COMP SHINGLE roofing. Existing solid sheathing.Re-roof with … shingle replacement reroof
2020-01-27 Plumbing $15,000 332-334 N ALEXANDRIA AVE DEMOLITION OF DUPLEX TO CLEAR LOT. SEWER CAP AND PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION FENCE REQ…
2020-01-27 General Construction $5,760 4439 W LOCKWOOD AVE Sandblast/restucco over existing stucco to remain. Area = 1920 sqft. 1,920 sf
2020-01-27 HVAC/Mech $8,000 18866 W BRASILIA DR Re-plaster existing swimming pool (a separate express mechanical permit for new … new_construction
2020-01-25 General Construction $225,000 N MONTEREY NEW 4-STORY TYPE V-B SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING WITH ATTACHED 2-CAR GARAGE 4-story 2-car garage residential new_construction C M B DEVELOPERS INC
2020-01-24 General Construction $400,000 E MANCHESTER CHANGE OF USE FROM (E) 60' X 50' (2,920 SQ.FT. ) LAUNDROMAT TO DENTAL 2,920 sf J C GALVAN COMPANY INC
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2020-01-24 General Construction $5,000 N MELVIN CONVERT THE (E) ACCESSORY LIVING QUARTERS INTO A (N) ACCESSORY DWELLIN
2020-01-24 Pool/Spa 2022 N ALVARADO ST EXCAVATION FOR NEW POOL 100 CY
2020-01-24 General Construction $2,000 5326-5328 E BORLAND ROAD CONVERSION OF (E) DINING ROOM INTO (N) BED ROOM. RELOCATE DINING AREA INTO (E) L…
2020-01-24 General Construction 6228-6234 1/2 N NITA AVE VERIFY (E) CONDO BLDG AS CONSTRUCTED IS EXEMPT FROM MANDATORY SOFT STORY RETROFI… new_construction
2020-01-24 Windows/Doors $11,500 3836 W VALLEYBRINK ROAD Replace 13 window(s). Same size, location, number, type. Replace 9 door(s). Same…
2020-01-24 Structural $3,000 8828 S PERSHING DR #107 Water damage, termite damage/ dry rot repair less than 10% of replacement cost o…
2020-01-24 General Construction $110,000 2666 N PIRTLE ST 2 STORY GROUND FLOOR ADDITION TO (E) 1 STORY SFD
2020-01-24 General Construction $5,000 N IRVINE ADD 2-CAR CARPORT PER TYPE V SHEET
2020-01-24 General Construction $2,313,025 15301 W VENTURA BLVD BLDG D-SUITE 300 PROPOSED OFFICE TI INCLUDING NEW PARTITIONS, CEILING AND FINISHES ; NO CHANGE OF… 32,585 sf new_construction
2020-01-24 General Construction $60,000 20431 W SATICOY ST SOFT STORY RETROFIT PER LAMC DIVISION 93. RETROFIT CONSISTS OF INSTALLING (2) NE… 3-story new_construction
2020-01-24 Roofing $8,000 1643 S HIGHLAND AVE SUPPLEMENTAL TO PCIS # 19014-30000-05803 TO MOVE THE RIDGE BEAM AT PROPOSED ROOF… replacement roof_repair
2020-01-24 General Construction $3,585,580 N ALTA VISTA 4-STORY 12 UNIT APARTMENT BLDG (TYPE VA) WITH 1ST LEVEL GARAGE AND ON 12 units 4-story new_construction
2020-01-24 General Construction $37,000 21714 W DUMETZ ROAD 10'-11" X 15'-9" ADDITION TO AND CONVERT (E) DETACHED GARAGE TO ACCESSORY DWELLI…
2020-01-24 Windows/Doors $20,000 4045 N WOODMAN CYN Kitchen remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes). Replace exist…
2020-01-24 General Construction $25,000 1426 N OGDEN DR ADDITION & CONVERSION OF (E) GARAGE TO (N) ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT PER AB 494 & …
2020-01-24 Pool/Spa $15,000 N IRVINE CONVERT GARAGE TO RECREATION ROOM W/ 1/2 BATH AND SHOWER ROOM FOR POOL
2020-01-24 General Construction $50,000 10751 W HOLMAN AVE SOFT STORY RETROFIT AS PER LABC CH. 93. REMOVE 1 EXISTING COLUMN AND INSTALL 3 C…
2020-01-24 General Construction 22291-22295 1/2 W ERWIN ST VERIFY (E) CONDO BLDG AS CONSTRUCTED IS EXEMPT FROM MANDATORY SOFT STORY RETROFI… new_construction
2020-01-24 General Construction $150,000 5755 N TUJUNGA AVE 1-34 TEMPORARY SHORING FOR ONE-LEVEL OF SUBTERRANEAN BASEMENT. new_construction
2020-01-23 Pool/Spa $10,000 N LEMOYNE CONVERT PORTION OF (E) CRAWL SPACE INTO RECREATION ROOM WITH HALF BATH RESOURCEFUL CONSTRUCTION INC
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2020-01-23 General Construction $52,000 W WEDDINGTON REMODEL & 39'-4" X 29'-7" IRREGULAR SHAPED ADDITION TO (E) SFD. MORDY CONSTRUCTION INC
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2020-01-23 General Construction W FRANKLIN use of land, parking lot for (e) commercial building. new_construction INFINITY CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN INC
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2020-01-23 General Construction $20,000 W WEDDINGTON INTERIOR REMODEL AND 3'-8" x 21'-6" (78 SF) ADDITION TO EXTEND (E) BED MORDY CONSTRUCTION INC
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2020-01-23 Pool/Spa $20,000 12030 W TALUS PL ADD CONCRETE SLAB AND CMU BLOCK RETAINING WALL TO EXISTING POOL EQUIPMENT AREA, … PACIFIC CUSTOM POOLS INC
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2020-01-23 General Construction $40,000 N LEMOYNE PROPOSED ADDITION OF 247 SQ FT AT THE SIDE. 247 roof sf new RESOURCEFUL CONSTRUCTION INC
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2020-01-23 General Construction $80,000 3129 S COOLIDGE AVE NEW 2ND STORY ADDITTION TO (E) GARAGE FOR AN ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT PER AB 494 … ONE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
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2020-01-23 General Construction $250,000 375 S COLUMBIA AVE TI: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF COMMUNITY AREA, KITCHEN. LAUNDRY ROOM AND OFFICES, se…
2020-01-23 General Construction $67,165 S 11TH ADD 17'-6" X 19'-0" TWO STORY ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT PER AB 494 & SB 2-story residential
2020-01-23 General Construction $20,000 W 79TH NEW STORAGE SOUTH WEST CORNER OF PROPERTY (39'6" X 12'6") NEW (39'6" X new_construction
2020-01-23 General Construction $25,000 1203-1205 S OLIVE ST SUPPLEMENTAL TO #18016-10000-12807 FOR FLOOR LAYOUT CHANGES & DEFERRED SUBMITTAL… new_construction
2020-01-23 General Construction 5416 N MEDINA ROAD SUPPLEMENTAL PERMIT TO CAPTURE DWP CLEARANCE. ***NO FEE. DEPARTMENT ERROR.***
2020-01-23 General Construction $5,000 10308 W SEABURY LANE Supplemental permit to change in valuation per inspection.
2020-01-23 Windows/Doors 4018 W PALMWOOD DR UNIT 3 ( 1 ) Window change-out (same size & type) for residential buildings. Dual glazi…
2020-01-23 Commercial Shell $25,000 2049 S SAWTELLE BLVD INTERIOR TENANT IMPROVEMENT, NEW NON-BEARING PARTION WALLS WITH NEW FINISHES AND…
2020-01-23 General Construction $100,000 13160 W PINNEY ST NEW ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT WITH ATTACHED GARAGE PER AB 494 & SB 229 697 sf residential new_construction
2020-01-23 Pool/Spa 12030 W TALUS PL GRADING FOR WATER POOL EQUIPMENT PLATFORM UNDER ALQ AND POOL
2020-01-23 Roofing $150,000 N TALMADGE REMODEL OF (E) SFD AND ON-GRADE ADDITION WITH ROOF TOP DECK AT REAR OF new
2020-01-23 General Construction $11,000 W PARTHENIA NEW 14' x 14' STORAGE BUILDING new_construction
2020-01-23 General Construction $40,000 360 E 52ND ST SOFT STORY RETROFIT AS PER LABC CH 93. INSTALL 1 (N) OMF AND 2 NEW SHEARWALL. new_construction
2020-01-23 Plumbing $9,000 5826 N CRANER AVE DEMO (E) SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING W/ ATTACHED GARAGE AND (E) DETACHED SHED TO CLEA…
2020-01-23 General Construction $102,000 N SAN FERNANDO 30' X 36' ADDITION TO (E) GARAGE TO CREATE AN ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT
2020-01-23 Fire Protection $181,000 18443 W MONTAGE LN "Small lot subdivision pursuant to Tentative Tract No./Preliminary Parcel Map No…
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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 60884+ 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 8d 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 763 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 60884 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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