LADBS Records Section has as-built plans (blueprints) for Single Family Dwellings, Duplexes, Apartments, and most Commercial buildings, permitted and built after 1977.

To get a copy of the plans (blueprints) for your fire damaged or destroyed property, please submit a completed Affidavit for Duplication of Plans to the Department via email at

Please inquire with the Department of City Planning for requirements and approvals relating to the Coastal Zone.

The building footprint expansion and shape can be modified provided it is within 110% of the existing building footprint and is substantially in the same location.

Relocating an existing detached garage and incorporating it to be part of the main dwelling as an attached garage is allowed and considered as an Eligible Project.

Since June 9, 2025, LADBS has been accepting applications for architects using the process shown in the Implementation Guidelines.

For civil engineers, LADBS will begin accepting applications February 17, 2026.

No. The pre-approved standard plans are not free. These plans remain the intellectual property of the architects, engineers, designers or builders (design owner) who created them.

Homeowners wishing to use a standard plan must coordinate directly with the plan author for access and to understand any associated costs

Homeowners wishing to use a standard plan must coordinate directly with the plan author for access and to understand any associated costs.

The City of Los Angeles is making pre-approved standard plans available as an additional resource to help property owners rebuild more quickly following the January 2025 Wildfires.