Weekly permit insights

Los Angeles Building Permits

Free weekly building-permit insights for Los Angeles, CA, computed from LA Department of Building & Safety (LADBS), 13,151 permits filed in the latest period (through 2026-08-15), with the week-over-week trend and the busiest renovation, solar, pool, and remodel categories.

Updated weekly · latest data through 2026-08-15

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Permits this period
13,151
Trades tracked
6
Period ending
2026-08-15

Weekly trend: May 24: 956 · May 31: 1,073 · Jun 7: 1,019 · Jun 14: 942 · Jun 21: 1,079 · Jun 28: 858 · Jul 5: 1,327 · Jul 12: 2,987 · Jul 19: 3,034 · Jul 26: 3,184 · Aug 2: 3,136 · Aug 9: 3,243

Permits by trade in Los Angeles

TradeThis periodShare
Electrical3,36125.6%
HVAC2,21016.8%
Plumbing1,83013.9%
Roofing1,1859.0%
Solar9287.1%
Pool & Spa2872.2%
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Frequently asked questions

How often is Los Angeles building permit data updated?

Weekly. Permit Ledger pulls Los Angeles's building permits from LA Department of Building & Safety (LADBS) every week, then recomputes the total filed, the week-over-week trend, and the busiest permit and trade categories.

Is Los Angeles building permit data free?

Yes. The weekly Los Angeles overview is free to browse, total permits filed, the trend, and the top permit and trade types. The $39/mo dashboard adds the top ZIP codes, the most-active contractors, and a Monday email.

What types of permits does Permit Ledger track in Los Angeles?

Renovation, remodel, addition, and repair permits, plus solar and pool/spa trade permits. Each permit is classified into a single clear category, so you can scan the residential and trade work most useful to contractors, suppliers, and investors.

Where does Los Angeles's permit data come from?

Official public records from LA Department of Building & Safety (LADBS), normalized into one consistent weekly format so every city reads the same way.

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