Los Angeles Building Permits & Contractor Leads

26,193 indexed permits · 905 active contractors · 1,101 code violations · Los Angeles, California.

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Los Angeles had 1898 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 529 hvac, 320 roofing and 271 landscaping & exterior. The average project value is $173,377.

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2026-03-17 Fence $50,000 110 N MAPLETON DR 9 FEET TALL CONCRETE FENCE
2026-03-17 Signage $1,800 8440 N BALBOA BLVD TWO ILLUMINATED WALL SIGNSsign A: 14'x 3'-4","Ephoria DELICIAS MARINA" w/ logo 4…
2026-03-17 Roofing $4,000 6108 W VENICE BLVD Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per…
2026-03-17 Pool/Spa 6245 W 78TH ST SUPPLEMENTAL PERMIT TO 25047-20000-01286 TO RELOCATE THE POOL ENCLOSURE FENCE.
2026-03-17 Structural 15231 W VIA DE LAS OLAS eplansupplemental to 25010-10000-03261 to revise openings and structural changes…
2026-03-17 Fire Protection $800,000 842 N GALLOWAY ST 2025 WILDFIRE REBUILD, SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING, (1)-STORY, 70'4"x28'7". NFPA 13-D…
2026-03-17 Signage $97,500 1000 W VIN SCULLY AVE Ch1A - ePlan: Tenant Improvement at Level 1 (LF) of baseball stadium (L1 BUNKER)…
2026-03-17 Windows/Doors $1,500 14756 W SEPTO ST (1)Door change-out (same size & type) for residential buildings. Dual glazing, l…
2026-03-17 General Construction 9863 S SEPULVEDA BLVD **ePlan**LAX**Grading for the new pedestrian bridge work includes excavation for…
2026-03-17 Roofing $4,000 6977 W LOS TILOS ROAD Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per…
2026-03-17 Fire Protection $455,000 1447-1449 E 22ND ST ePlan: NEW 2-STORY (96' X 25' IRR SHAPE) DUPLEX WITH ATTACHED GARAGES AND COVERE…
2026-03-17 Roofing $4,000 4363 W MELROSE AVE Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per…
2026-03-17 General Construction $50,000 209 N QUADRO VECCHIO DR 2025 Wildfire, Temporary shoring for rebuild project under 25014-10000-05123.
2026-03-16 General Construction $7,000 11637 W HORTENSE ST Add sill plate anchor bolts and plywood to cripple walls (if existing) per LA Ci…
2026-03-16 General Construction $30,000 424 S SERRANO AVE EPLAN. CONVERT (E) DETACHED 4-CAR GARAGE TO (N) A.D.U. WITH NEW ADDITION TO BE A…
2026-03-16 Windows/Doors $50,000 18043 W SANDY CAPE DR **2025 Wildfire Rebuild Project**ineligible Project***Structural Remodel of an (…
2026-03-16 Roofing $10,300 1287 N EL HITO CIR Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per…
2026-03-16 HVAC/Mech $3,500 4412 N CHARLEMONT AVE Re-plaster existing swimming pool (a separate express mechanical permit for new …
2026-03-16 Roofing $10,000 16146 W LEADWELL ST Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per…
2026-03-16 Roofing $4,800 7247 N YOLANDA AVE Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per…
2026-03-16 General Construction $3,600 5430 W HOMESIDE AVE Add sill plate anchor bolts and plywood to cripple walls (if existing) per LA Ci…
2026-03-16 Fire Protection $30,000 5216 N BAZA AVE NEW DET. ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT PER GC566323(a)(2). NFPA-13D FIRE SPRINKLERS RE…
2026-03-16 Structural $20,000 940 N ADELANTE AVE 2 bathroom(s).Bathroom remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes)…
2026-03-16 General Construction $1,023 18600-18602 W LINNET ST REMOVE AND RECOMPACT UNDER THE BUILDING
2026-03-16 General Construction $1,136 3722-3808 N CAMINO DE LA CUMBRE Site Grading associated with athletic field upgrades under 23020-10000-00342
2026-03-16 Structural $1,000 1024 N ORLANDO AVE STRUCTURAL ALTERATION TO EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DEWLLING WITH ATTACHED GARAGE. I…
2026-03-16 Structural $18,000 10790 W WILSHIRE BLVD #1630 1 Kitchen 1 bathroom remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).
2026-03-16 Roofing $7,000 1315 W 69TH ST "COMPLY WITH DEPARTMENT ORDER effective date 11/20/2023. PERMIT WILL EXPIRE 30 D…
2026-03-16 Roofing $5,200 13334 W CHASE ST Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per…
2026-03-16 Roofing $7,000 628 S HILL ST Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per…
2026-03-16 General Construction $65,000 1420 W 185TH ST Eplan. Proposed garage extension, workshop and laundry room.
2026-03-16 Roofing $38,000 164 S MANSFIELD AVE Remove existing roof tiles, apply new underlayment and reset roof tiles (Cool ro…
2026-03-16 General Construction $60,000 3140 W 59TH ST ePLAN CONVERT (e) DET. GARAGE TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT WITH 1 BEDROOM , 1 BATH…
2026-03-16 General Construction $25,000 1225-1225 1/2 W 54TH ST EPLAN: CONVERT PORTION OF (E) SFD INTO A 377 SF JADU. PER GC 66323(a)(1) and 663…
2026-03-16 General Construction $5,549 5545-5545 1/2 N FULCHER AVE EPLAN: SUPPLEMENTAL PERMIT TO 23010-20000-01657 TO REVISE THE ADU FLOOR LAYOUT T…
2026-03-16 General Construction $2,500 4035 W BRUNSWICK AVE Add sill plate anchor bolts and plywood to cripple walls (if existing) per LA Ci…
2026-03-16 Windows/Doors $3,229 4438 N MURIETTA AVE #12 Window (3) change-out (same size & type) for residential buildings. Dual glazing…
2026-03-16 Fire Protection $255,000 20114-20114 1/2 W ARCHWOOD ST NEW 2-STORY (40' X 37'-6" IRR SHAPE) SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING PER SB9 TWO-UNIT DEV…
2026-03-16 Fire Protection 854 N GALLOWAY ST 2025 WILDFIRE REBUILD. SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING WITH AN ATTACHED GARAGE, (2)-STORY…
2026-03-16 Roofing $5,200 1547 W 52ND ST Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per…
2026-03-16 General Construction $9,960 3964 S CHERRYWOOD AVE eplan (N) PROPOSED 8'-0" TALL CMU 8" BLOCK WALL 'L' TYPE FOOTING (3" OFFSET FROM…
2026-03-16 Pool/Spa $201,200 10250 W SANTA MONICA BLVD 1780 EPLAN: TI FOR EXISTING RETAIL SPACE TO CREATE RETAIL WITH A COFFEE TASTING COMPO…
2026-03-16 Pool/Spa $101,000 1248 N LAKME AVE NEW POOL (14' x 30') AND SPA (7' x 7')PER ENGINEERING STANDARD PLAN #268
2026-03-16 Fire Protection $260,000 625-627 N MUSKINGUM AVE *** 2025 WILDFIRE REBUILD***NEW IRREGULAR SHAPED 2-STORY SFD W/ 2-CAR GARAGE W/ …
2026-03-16 General Construction 6913-6913 1/2 N ENCINO AVE Supplemental to permit number 24010-20000-03557 to change contractor PROWORK CON…
2026-03-16 Roofing $9,600 10222 N GERALD AVE Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per…
2026-03-16 Roofing $1,000 16907 W BIRCHER ST Supplemental to permit 26016-90000-05217 to revise work description to: Re-roof …
2026-03-16 Windows/Doors 3123 W 79TH ST REPLACE (E) BATHROOM DOOR TO A (N) 32" POCKET DOOR.
2026-03-16 Roofing $9,000 10104-10106 S WILMINGTON AVE Re-roof with Class A or B material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over …
2026-03-16 General Construction 15265 W DE PAUW ST 2025 WILDFIRE REBUILD, SUPPLEMENTAL TO 225030-30000-05436, TO REVISE GRADING PLA…
2026-03-16 Signage $60,000 18855 W NORDHOFF ST ALTERATION TO (E) POLE SIGN, ADDING 2ND SUPPORT COLUMN AND MODIFIYING TO DIGITAL…
2026-03-16 General Construction $16,850 23274 W HAYNES ST ePlan: Unconditioned Sunroom addition to rear of (E) SFD and attached garage(WIT…
2026-03-16 General Construction $16,500 118 S CLARK DR Units: 204,205,206,304,305,306,PH4,5,6-Application of an approved coating to an …
2026-03-16 Roofing 8125 N QUAKERTOWN AVE Supplemental permit to _26016-90000-04538 to revise work description to read:Re-…
2026-03-16 Pool/Spa $15,000 7745 N LAUREL CANYON BLVD REMODEL THE (E) PUBLIC POOL
2026-03-16 General Construction $8,000 10111 W RIVERSIDE DR EPLAN Exterior Alteration to (E) Restaurant for new elevated uncovered exterior …
2026-03-16 Signage $2,500 3300 W SUNSET BLVD EPLAN. INSTALL (1) NEW ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. SIGN A: 48" X 7'-3 1/2" (29.16 SQ …
2026-03-16 Demolition $2,100 126 W 111TH PL ePlan. DEMOLISH EXISTING 783 SF. 1-STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
2026-03-16 Roofing $6,000 2929 N DONA SUSANA DR Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per…
2026-03-16 General Construction $250,000 1024 N FARNAM ST eplan: Hillside Major Remodel, 2ND STORY ADDTION AND COMPLETE HOME REMODEL - LEA…
2026-03-16 General Construction $20,000 10405 N JARDINE AVE CONVERT (E) DETACHED GARAGE TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT PER GCS 66323(a)(1).
2026-03-16 Roofing $3,800 12127 N SHADY HOLLOW CT Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per…
2026-03-16 Roofing $2,000 417 E VENICE WAY Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per…
2026-03-16 Roofing $5,600 6067 E MYOSOTIS ST Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per…
2026-03-16 General Construction $10,000 2014-2016 N SYCAMORE AVE REPLACE (E) EXTERIOR STAIRS W/ STEEL
2026-03-16 Roofing $5,500 2815 W 60TH ST Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per…
2026-03-16 Roofing $13,500 946 S OGDEN DR Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per…
2026-03-16 General Construction $35,000 17620 W LORNE ST ePlan. Convert (E) Detached Garage to an Accessory Dwelling Unit per GC 66323(a)…
2026-03-16 Structural 5918-5920 N SHOSHONE AVE SUPPLEMENTAL 25014 - 20000 - 02313 TO REVISE PLANS AND STRUCTURAL
2026-03-16 General Construction 1229 W 67TH ST eplan:Supplemental to 25014-10000-02265 TO REVISE FLOOR PLAN.
2026-03-16 General Construction $5,000 7750 N SEPULVEDA BLVD #13 ADD MEZZANINE (93 SF TOTAL) FOR OFFICE TO (E) AUTO REPAIR GARAGE"COMPLY WITH DEP…
2026-03-16 Roofing $4,000 1644 S HAYWORTH AVE Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per…
2026-03-16 General Construction $15,000 807 N RADCLIFFE AVE 2025 WILDFIRE EO-1 ELIGIBLE SUPPLEEMENTAL TO 25010-20000-00496 TO REMOVE REAR OP…
2026-03-16 Demolition $7,000 1178 N EDGEMONT ST Eplan. Demolition of SFD (34 ft x44ft) and detached garage (12x 18ft).
2026-03-16 Roofing $3,600 14562 W VENTURA BLVD Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per…
2026-03-16 Roofing $18,000 2941-2943 1/2 W 11TH ST Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per…
2026-03-16 Pool/Spa 2092 N MOUND ST Supplelmental permit to # 23047-30000-01253 to reduce the depth of pool to 6'-6"
2026-03-16 General Construction $2,000 10232 N FERNGLEN AVE REPLACE THE (E) DRY WALL AND INSULATION\ IN UNIT 10232NO CHANGE IN FLOORPLANS/ H…
2026-03-16 General Construction 433 S WESTMORELAND AVE 15 SUPPLEMENTAL TO PERMIT # 26016-10000-06528 TO CORRECT WORK DESCRTIPTION TO READ …
2026-03-16 Roofing $19,500 10558 W EDISON WAY Re-roof with Class A or B material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over …
2026-03-16 Structural $44,000 14047 N BADGER AVE 2 bathroom(s).Bathroom remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes)…
2026-03-16 General Construction 3020 W WILSHIRE BLVD 262 Attn Quan N.Supplemental to permit application 22010-10000-00491 to check the sh…
2026-03-16 General Construction $50,000 110 N MAPLETON DR EPLAN. PROPOSED (N) 220 SQ. FT. GUARDHOUSE
2026-03-16 Windows/Doors $1,750 3729 N AMESBURY ROAD 7 window(s). Window and door change-out (same size & type) for residential build…
2026-03-16 General Construction 111 E CATAMARAN ST SUPPLEMENTAL PERMIT TO 23010-30000-00420 TO REVISE METHANE MITIGATION PLANS
2026-03-16 Structural $75,000 3334 N BERRY DR Kitchen/bathroom (3 ) remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).…
2026-03-16 Pool/Spa 16930 W MULHOLLAND DR SUPP TO PERMIT 20047-20000-00287 TO REVISE THE DROWNING SAFETY FEATURES TO BE PO…
2026-03-16 General Construction $2,501 5506-5506 1/2 N CAMELLIA AVE SUPPLEMENTAL PERMIT TO 25014-20000-02837 TO INCREASE HEIGHT OF ADUS
2026-03-16 General Construction $1,000 2092 N MOUND ST Supplemental permit to # 23014-30000-03147 to add skylight and revise framing pl…
2026-03-16 General Construction $30,000 2714 S WESTWOOD BLVD EPLAN Convert (E) detached garage into (N) ADU per CA Govt. Code 65852.2(e)(1)(A…
2026-03-16 Signage $30,000 18855 W NORDHOFF ST (N) WALL SIGNS ON EXISTING CANOPY
2026-03-16 Roofing $5,000 7330 N DELCO AVE Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per…
2026-03-16 General Construction $150,000 1203 N ALVARADO ST eplan, Supplemental to 24016-10000-11969 for (N) T.I. for Beverage bar at (E) he…
2026-03-16 Fire Protection $800,000 18600 W LINNET ST NEW ONE STORY SFD WITH ATTACHED TWO CAR GARAGE AND PATIO COVER, NFPA-13D FIRE SP…
2026-03-16 Fire Protection $30,000 12730 1/2-1/4 N BROMONT AVE CONVERT 17'-9" X 20'-3" ATTACHED GARAGE AND ADD 6'-6" X 14' TO CREATE ATTACHED A…
2026-03-16 Roofing $4,800 745 N FIRTH AVE Re-roof with Class A or B roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per…
2026-03-16 General Construction $10,000 9862 S SEPULVEDA BLVD **ePlan**LAX** LAWA ATMP Roadway Project - New utility building (East Building)
2026-03-16 Demolition $3,000 13053 W PINNEY ST DEMO (E) DETACHED GARAGE
2026-03-16 General Construction $12,000 2278 S MANNING AVE eplanSUPPLEMENTAL TO 24014-10000-01628 TO MAKE BUILDING ALL-ELETRIC. NO CHANGE T…
2026-03-16 Windows/Doors 1220 N LAS LOMAS PL EPLAN Supplemental Permit to 25010-10000-03296 to increase exterior wall thickne…
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 18 of 24 have verified phone numbers below.

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Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. Sign Industries Inc Active 17 (17) Demolition $57,062 🔒 Reveal
2. T J C Home Builders Llc 📞 2 permits/30d Active 11 (11) HVAC $117,409 🔒 Reveal
3. H & H Pool Plastering Inc 7 permits/30d 7 (7) Landscaping & Exterior $14,948 Verifying…
4. Stellar Installations Inc 📞 1 permits/30d 6 (6) Signage $5,500 🔒 Reveal
5. J L Construction 📞 3 permits/30d 6 (6) Windows & Doors $626 🔒 Reveal
6. Bmr Enterprises 📞 6 permits/30d 6 (6) HVAC $530,167 🔒 Reveal
7. Guild G C Inc 📞 5 permits/30d 5 (5) Structural $501 🔒 Reveal
8. Cnc Builders Inc 📞 5 permits/30d 5 (5) Solar $406,250 🔒 Reveal
9. O C Poolscapes Inc 📞 3 permits/30d 5 (5) Landscaping & Exterior $19,636 🔒 Reveal
10. Shah Construct Inc 5 permits/30d 5 (5) Landscaping & Exterior $135,186 🔒 Reveal
11. Parsons Transportation Group Inc 📞 2 permits/30d 5 (5) Landscaping & Exterior $116 🔒 Reveal
12. Stephen Bloom Construction Inc 📞 3 permits/30d 5 (5) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
13. Adco Roofing And Waterproofing 📞 3 permits/30d 5 (5) Roofing $16,000 🔒 Reveal
14. K D C Construction 📞 5 permits/30d 5 (5) Landscaping & Exterior $10,506 🔒 Reveal
15. C S W F Construction Inc 5 permits/30d 5 (5) HVAC $96,000 🔒 Reveal
16. ONWARD BUILDERS LLC 4 permits/30d 4 (4) HVAC $371,250 🔒 Reveal
17. SHAPELL HOMES INC 📞 3 permits/30d 4 (4) Addition $362,347 🔒 Reveal
18. Cal Future Construction Inc 📞 4 permits/30d 4 (4) - 🔒 Reveal
19. Elite Sign Services Inc 📞 4 permits/30d 4 (4) Signage $8,450 🔒 Reveal
20. Clear View Roofing & Construction 📞 3 permits/30d 4 (4) Roofing $5,400 🔒 Reveal
21. Mid Construction Group 📞 3 permits/30d 4 (4) Landscaping & Exterior $2,004,443 🔒 Reveal
22. San Pedro Sign Company 📞 3 permits/30d 4 (4) Signage $2,894 🔒 Reveal
23. The Home Depot 4 permits/30d 4 (4) Windows & Doors $2,000 Verifying…
24. Conejo Hvac Plumb Electric Roofs Pool Maint Garage Door 📞 4 permits/30d 4 (4) Roofing $12,500 🔒 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 26193+ 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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Who pulled permits in Los Angeles this week?

The most active contractors filing in Los Angeles right now include Sign Industries Inc, T J C Home Builders Llc, H & H Pool Plastering Inc, Stellar Installations Inc and J L Construction. PermitGrab tracks 905 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

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Updated weekly. 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 1,898 new building permits alongside 1,101 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 many building permits does PermitGrab track in Los Angeles?

PermitGrab currently tracks 26193 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.

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PermitGrab collects Los Angeles on every daemon cycle. Its municipal source is currently updated weekly, so new permits appear here within 1–3 days of the source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

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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.
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