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Building permits issued by the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety. Covers building permits (new construction, additions, alterations/repairs), electrical permits, and mechanical permits (plumbing, HVAC, fire sprinklers, elevators). Permits may be issued same-day (Express/e-Permit, No Plan Check) or after plan review (Plan Check). Data sourced from the PCIS (Permit and Inspection Case Information System).
This data comes from 🏗️ Building Permits Issued, a public dataset maintained by Los Angeles on the city's open data portal.
From November 3, 2015 to May 1, 2023
Last checked Apr 8, 2026
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