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Los Angeles Construction Permits: What You Need to Know 2026
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Los Angeles Construction Permits: What You Need to Know 2026

February 14, 2026
13 min read
By ESV Prime Construction Team

Navigating LA permit process? Essential guide to building permits, timelines, costs, and when you need a permit.

Los Angeles building permits protect homeowners and ensure construction safety.

When Do You Need a Permit in LA?

Always Requires Permit

  • Structural changes (removing walls)
  • Electrical work (new circuits, panels)
  • Plumbing changes
  • HVAC modifications
  • Room additions
  • ADU construction

    • Usually Does Not Require Permit

  • Painting (interior and exterior)
  • Flooring replacement (same level)
  • Cabinet refacing
  • Countertop replacement

    • LA Permit Costs 2026

  • Kitchen remodel: keywords: ['room addition studio city', 'home addition toluca lake', 'second story addition', 'contractor studio city', 'studio city remodeling', 'toluca lake contractor', 'home expansion san fernando valley'],

    • },,500-$4,000

  • Bathroom remodel: $800-$2,000
  • Room addition (500 sq ft): $3,000-$6,000
  • ADU (new construction): $5,000-keywords: ['room addition studio city', 'home addition toluca lake', 'second story addition', 'contractor studio city', 'studio city remodeling', 'toluca lake contractor', 'home expansion san fernando valley'],

    • },5,000

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