Los Angeles County (unincorporated) building permits & contractor rules
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☆ Add Los Angeles County (unincorporated) to favorites| Permit office | LA County Public Works, Building and Safety Division (unincorporated areas; Los Angeles area) |
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| Address | 900 S. Fremont Avenue, 3rd Floor, Alhambra, CA 91803 |
| Hours | Headquarters 7 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon–Thu; over-the-counter plan review 7–11 a.m. Mon–Thu |
| Phone | Building Plan Check (626) 458-3173 |
| Online permits | EPIC-LA (electronic permitting/plan review) |
| Our data source | LA County eGIS: EPIC-LA Case History |
Contractor licensing
- State: an active California CSLB license is required for contractors (licensed-contractor declaration on the permit). (source)
Bonding & insurance
- State law: permit applicants sign a workers' compensation coverage or exemption declaration. (source)
Notable local rules
- Covers unincorporated LA County communities; incorporated cities (e.g. City of Los Angeles) have their own permit offices. (source)
Last checked Oct 14, 2026. Lead count generated Oct 14, 2026 18:40 UTC from our live database. This page is for information only and is not legal advice. Requirements change: always verify with the city and state agencies linked here before bidding or starting work.