The Permit Fee Calculator is an online service that can assist in permit fee calculations. 

A homeowner can obtain a permit and do the construction, alteration or repair on his/her house and accessory buildings or facilities thereto, if the owner resides or will reside in the dwelling.

A permit is not required for any type of fence under 3'6" in height.

A permit is required for a masonry or concrete fence over 3'6" in height, and for a fence of any other material over 10'0" in height. 

In most residential areas, fences are limited to 3'-6" in height in the front yard and 6'-0 in the side and rear yards. 

No, when done as part of the City's "Water Conservation Retrofit Program" pursuant to the City's Water Conservation regulations. 

However, a non owner-occupied single family dwelling requires a permit obtained by a licensed plumbing contractor.

No.

Yes. The space must be able to be maintained at a room temperature of 70 degrees F, 3 feet above the floor in all habitable areas.

A complete set of plans showing the proposed work is brought into the Department, likely as a Counter Plan Check.

1. Applicant submits plans to LADBS, if plan check is required
2. LADBS reviews plans and issues corrections, and mandates separate City and County approvals as needed
3. Applicant corrects plans
4. LADBS verifies cor

LADBS offers a money-back guarantee on Express Permit times.