Residential / commercial scope
Both
Many simple jobs on the LADBS Express Permits list can be issued the same day in PermitLA with no plan check — including items without their own card such as commercial refrigeration, elevator repair, boilers, meter reconnection, and backflow devices. Check the Express Permits Information Bulletin (P/GI 2026-003) for the full list and thresholds.
Category
Repairs & Maintenance
Plans required?
No
Where to go
PermitLA
Over-the-counter?
Yes - usually issued the same day when the work is on the Express Permits list
Likely clearances
None in most cases for listed express items
Residential vs commercial
Many small residential items (for example a bathroom remodel that stays on the Express list) are same-day in PermitLA. Larger or commercial scopes can move into plan check in ePlanLA - confirm against the Express Permits Information Bulletin when you apply.
Search keywords
express permit, same-day, over the counter, no plan check, P/GI 2026-003, security bars, chimney, insulation, smoke detector, temp power, expired permit, permit transfer, boiler, elevator, backflow, meter reconnect, refrigeration
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