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FILE 06037 · COUNTY OF LOS ANGELESSEAT · LOS ANGELESPOPULATION · 9.7MVERIFIED · 05 / 2026
Public Compliance Directory · County Hub

Los Angeles.

Los Angeles County in California. This is where the state file translates into the local offices that actually issue the permit, schedule the inspection, and sign the filing. Start with the state baseline, then drill into the right city.

Cities on file
12
Trades indexed
12
County seat
Los Angeles
Last verified
05 / 2026
FAST FACTS

Los Angeles County at a glance

Quick-reference card
County seatLos Angeles
Population (est.)9.7M
FIPS06037
Building departmentLA County Dept. of Public Works — Building & Safety
Permit portalEPIC-LA online permit system
Fire marshalLA County Fire Dept. — Fire Prevention Division
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County of
Los Angeles
· ACTIVE FILE ·
ARTICLE I · COUNTY BASELINE
CODES & LOCAL AUTHORITY
FIPS 06037
Article I · County Baseline

The county inherits from the state. And adds local rules.

2022 California Building, Residential, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, and Fire Codes with LA County amendments.

Unincorporated LA County uses EPIC-LA for permit intake. Incorporated cities run their own desks (LA City through LADBS, Long Beach through its own department, etc.). Hillside, fire hazard, methane zones, and coastal overlays add review steps.

Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) and methane buffer zones require additional review and protections.

How this fits with the state

The state authority here is California Contractors State License Board. The county file does not replace that — it adds the permit office, local overlays, and the actual filing path.

Source · LA County Dept. of Public Works — Building & SafetyLast verified · 05 / 2026
ARTICLE II · PERMIT OFFICES
WHERE THE PERMIT IS FILED
OPERATING PATH
Article II · Local Offices

Who issues, who inspects, who signs off.

CSLB-licensed contractors do not register again with the county, but business tax certificates may apply per municipality.

Building

LA County Dept. of Public Works — Building & Safety

Permits, plans, inspections

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Permit portal

EPIC-LA online permit system

Apply, track, pay

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Planning / zoning

LA County Dept. of Regional Planning

Land use, plan review

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Fire marshal

LA County Fire Dept. — Fire Prevention Division

Prevention, alarms, sprinklers

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
ARTICLE III · INSURANCE & BONDS
COUNTY OVERLAY ON STATE BASELINE
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Article III · County Overlay

What Los Angeles County usually adds.

The state sets the floor. The county and city can require additional certificates, local bonds, or pre-permit registration.

CoverageRequired?MinimumIssued by
Workers' CompensationState rule with county add-ons
Verify
Required with employees; C-8/C-20/C-22/C-39/D-49 no exemption
State authority
General LiabilityOften required by permit type
Conditional
Permit-based
LA County Dept. of Public Works — Building & Safety
Surety BondTied to state license or county permit
Conditional
$25k contractor bond on active license
State or county
County overlayLiability minimums often required by permit type; workers' comp required for any employees in California. Bonds tied to CSLB license remain in force.
Verify
Varies
LA County Dept. of Public Works — Building & Safety
Source · LA County Dept. of Public Works — Building & SafetyVerify before filing
ARTICLE IV · INDEXED CITIES
CITIES IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY
12 CITIES
Article IV · Browse by City

Indexed cities in Los Angeles County.

Pick a city to open its trade list. The trade page covers licensing, permits, insurance, and typical costs for that work in that city.

DowneyLos Angeles County
01
El MonteLos Angeles County
02
InglewoodLos Angeles County
03
LancasterLos Angeles County
04
Los AngelesLos Angeles County
05
NorwalkLos Angeles County
06
PalmdaleLos Angeles County
07
PasadenaLos Angeles County
08
PomonaLos Angeles County
09
Santa ClaritaLos Angeles County
10
TorranceLos Angeles County
11
West CovinaLos Angeles County
12
ARTICLE V · TRADES
TRADES IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY
12 TRADES
Article V · Trades

Trades branching in Los Angeles County.

Each trade opens against the first indexed city in the county. Use the city browser above to open the same trade in another city.

Concrete
CODE · CN
GL
Open file →
Electrical
CODE · EL
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
Flooring
CODE · FL
GL
Open file →
Framing
CODE · FR
GL
Open file →
General Contracting
CODE · GC
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
HVAC
CODE · HV
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
Landscaping
CODE · LS
GL
Open file →
Painting
CODE · PT
GL
Open file →
Pest Control
CODE · PC
State Lic.GL
Open file →
Plumbing
CODE · PL
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
Pool Service
CODE · PS
GLBond
Open file →
Roofing
CODE · RF
LicenseBondGL
Open file →
ARTICLE VI · SOURCES
LOCAL SOURCE REGISTER
VERIFY LOCALLY
Article VI · Sources & Citations

Every filing needs a source trail.

This template keeps the county page honest: local context here, filing decisions made with the issuing office.

State

California Contractors State License Board

Statewide licensing, reciprocity, and renewal rules.

/contractors/california
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
County

LA County Dept. of Public Works — Building & Safety

Department that issues permits and schedules inspections for unincorporated areas.

EPIC-LA online permit system
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Planning

LA County Dept. of Regional Planning

Land use, zoning review, and plan approvals.

Local planning office
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Fire

LA County Fire Dept. — Fire Prevention Division

Prevention, protection systems, and code approvals.

Fire marshal's office
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Frequently Asked

Questions contractors ask before filing.

Q01Do I need a state license to work in Los Angeles County?+
Usually yes — the baseline is the state license through California Contractors State License Board. Los Angeles County and its cities may add local registration before you pull a permit.Source · California Contractors State License Board
Q02Does the county or the city issue the permit?+
It depends on where the work is. Unincorporated areas usually route through the county (LA County Dept. of Public Works — Building & Safety). Work inside an incorporated city normally files with that city's department.Source · LA County Dept. of Public Works — Building & Safety
Q03What changes between county and state?+
The county adds the actual permit office, local zoning overlays, plan-review timelines, inspections, and local fees. The state license defines who can contract; the county defines how the job gets filed.Source · County and municipal departments

Open the county file. Then pick the city.

Los Angeles County now inherits from the state template and adds its own local detail. The next layer is the city and trade pages.

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