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.