Weekly permit insights

Los Angeles County Building Permits

Free weekly building-permit insights for Los Angeles County, CA, computed from official city permit portals, 3,020 permits filed in the latest period (through 2026-07-30), with the week-over-week trend and the busiest renovation, solar, pool, and remodel categories.

Updated weekly · latest data through 2026-07-30

Permits this period
3,020
Trades tracked
6
Period ending
2026-07-30

Weekly trend: May 8: 529 · May 15: 696 · May 22: 441 · May 29: 957 · Jun 5: 913 · Jun 12: 878 · Jun 19: 1,220 · Jun 26: 740 · Jul 3: 689 · Jul 10: 695 · Jul 17: 753 · Jul 24: 575

Permits by trade in Los Angeles County

TradeThis periodShare
Electrical44814.8%
Plumbing42914.2%
Roofing31410.4%
Solar30910.2%
HVAC1906.3%
Pool & Spa1033.4%
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Frequently asked questions

How often is Los Angeles County building permit data updated?

Weekly. Permit Ledger pulls Los Angeles County's building permits from official city permit portals every week, then recomputes the total filed, the week-over-week trend, and the busiest permit and trade categories.

Is Los Angeles County building permit data free?

Yes. The weekly Los Angeles County 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 County?

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 County's permit data come from?

Official public records from official city permit portals, normalized into one consistent weekly format so every city reads the same way.