🛡️ Municipal Data Verified: Los Angeles County Public Works (Building & Safety)
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21 Day Review
Los Angeles County, CA Building Permit Fees & Inspection Stages (2026)
Official 2026 municipal fee guidelines for Los Angeles, Long Beach, Pasadena. Base application fees, plan review multipliers, re-inspection charges, and mandatory construction stages.
📌 Los Angeles County Permit Fee Architecture (2026)
Official Municipal Schedule
Base Intake Fee
$265.00
Valuation Multiplier
$22.80 / $1k
Plan Review Surcharge
85%
Turnaround Time
21 Days
Base Application Fee
$265.00
Non-refundable intake fee
Valuation Rate
$22.80
per $1,000 project valuation
Plan Review Multiplier
85%
of primary permit fee
Standard Review Time
21 Days
Express available: No
🏛️ Los Angeles County Public Works (Building & Safety)
Primary Phone: (626) 458-3173
Major Municipalities: Los Angeles, Long Beach, Pasadena
Re-Inspection Surcharge: $195.00
⚠️ Unpermitted Construction Penalty Rules
Municipal Code Enforcement Policy:
3x Standard Permit Fee + Notice of Non-Compliance on Property Title
🔍 Mandatory Inspection Stages for Los Angeles County
- ✓ 1. Seismic Foundation & Rebar Tie Inspection
- ✓ 2. Underfloor Plumbing & Gas Piping Pressure Test
- ✓ 3. Rough Framing, Shear Wall Nailing & Hold-Downs
- ✓ 4. Title 24 Energy Insulation & Fenestration Verification
- ✓ 5. Final Electrical, Mechanical, Fire Safety & Occupancy
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