A claim for refund of fees paid to the Department of Building and Safety must be filed:

1. Within one year from the date of payment of the fee (L.A.M.C. Section 22.12 & 22.13)
2. Within one year from the date of expiration of extensions on building or grading permits granted by the Department of Building and Safety (L.A.M.C. Section 98.0420).

At the time of filing:

1. For single family or duplex submittal, one set if the job is not in a hillside area, and two sets if it is.
2. For apartment or commercial project submittal, two sets of plans are required. If it is a Title 19 project, a third set is required for Fire Department review.

• At permit issuance
  1. For residential project permit issuance, two sets of plans if the job is not in a hillside area, and three sets if it is.
  2. For commercial project permit issuance, two sets of plans are required.

1. The Appeal processing Fee is $130.00 for the first item plus $39.00 for each additional item and a 6% surcharge. Additional fees may be added for research ($104.00/hour) and inspection ($84.00/hour).
   
   Board Fee is based on Table 4-A (found in LAMC Section 98.0403.2) (see Table 4-A below). The cost to file the appeal consists of the appeal processing fee and the Board fee combined.
   
   Applications for import/export have a filing fee of $529.00 for the first 1000 cubic yards and $100.00 additional for each 1000 cubic yards or portion of 1000 cubic yards, plus surcharges (17% + $10.00).
2. Department of City Planning Case applications have an Appeal processing fee of $130.00 with a 6% surcharge. Additional fees may be added for research ($104.00/hour) and inspection ($84.00/hour)

Table 4-A  FILING FEES * FOR APPEALS  FIRST ITEM FOR SINGLE BUILDING TYPE OF BUILDING **  GROUP OCCUPANCY  V IV and II-N  III  I and II EXCEPT II-N   Each Additional Item  R-3 and U  $215  $215  $215  $215  $76  A,B,E,F,H,I,M,S and R-1 and R-2  $354  $354  $354  $632  $215  All other filing fees not covered in the above schedule including appeals   pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.26, shall be $500.00 for the first item and $150.00 for each additional item. Table 4-A Table 4-A  FILING FEES * FOR APPEALS  FILING FEES * FOR APPEALS  FIRST ITEM FOR SINGLE BUILDING TYPE OF BUILDING **  FIRST ITEM FOR SINGLE BUILDING TYPE OF BUILDING **  GROUP OCCUPANCY  V IV and II-N  III  I and II EXCEPT II-N   Each Additional Item  GROUP OCCUPANCY VIV and II-N III I and II EXCEPT II-N  Each Additional Item  R-3 and U  $215  $215  $215  $215  $76  R-3 and U $215 $215 $215 $215 $76  A,B,E,F,H,I,M,S and R-1 and R-2  $354  $354  $354  $632  $215  A,B,E,F,H,I,M,S and R-1 and R-2 $354 $354 $354 $632 $215  All other filing fees not covered in the above schedule including appeals   pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.26, shall be $500.00 for the first item and $150.00 for each additional item.  All other filing fees not covered in the above schedule including appeals   pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.26, shall be $500.00 for the first item and $150.00 for each additional item.

Charges for copying public records are in accordance with California Public Records Act Sections 6253(b), 6253.9(a)(2), and 6253.9(b); Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 98.0405, and Los Angeles Administrative Code Sections 12.40 and 19.44 and are as follows:

The charge for copying public records maintained on paper is $1.00 per request (file or media type) and $0.10 per page for pages 8.5x14 inches or less, and $1.00 per page for pages of 11x17 inches.

Architects, Engineers, Designers and Builders are responsible for paying the necessary plan check and permit fees required to have their designs reviewed and pre-approved for inclusion in the Standard Plan Pilot Program.

For Homeowners, under the Mayor’s Emergency Executive Order No. 7, the collection of fees associated with permits are currently suspended for projects that are to repair, restore, demolish, or replace property or facilities substantially damaged or destroyed by the Wildfires; and shall only apply to property owners who held ownership of their homes on or before January 7, 2025.

This means homeowners can select and use these plans without paying additional city permitting fees, though other agency clearances may apply.

Building plan check and permit fees are based on the total project valuation (total cost of construction). Estimated building plan check and permit fees can be determined using our Online Permit Fee Calculator.

The California Public Records Act requires an Agency to provide a response to the public records request within 10 calendar days.

Replacement parking is not required for a garage converted into a JADU.

Public Works - Bureau of Engineering will determine if the JADU requires a new address.

Two forms must be completed together:

• Application for New General Approval or Technical Modification (PC-STR.App18)
• Application for Renewal and Clerical Modification of General Approval (PC-STR.App19)
• Each form shall be processed separately with each its respective fee, specified on each application.  One check may be made for the total or separate checks may be sent with each application..

Section III of Alternate Building Materials Products Approval Requirements specifies the qualifications that Nationally Recognized Model Code Agency must meet for their Evaluation Report to be used as a basis for a Los Angeles City Research Report.

Currently, Evaluation Reports from the International Code Council Evaluation Services (ICC-ES) and, the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials Uniform Evaluation Service (IAPMO UES) may be used as a basis for a Los Angeles City Research Report.

State law allows a local ADU ordinance to establish certain ADU development standards. However, these standards shall not include minimum lot size (see GC Section  65852.2(a)(1)(B)(i)). Therefore, a minimum Lot size requirement for a given zone classification shall not be the basis of a denial of a new ADU.

When submitting your Building Permit application, please indicate the ADU Standard Plan number you are using in the work description.

When submitting your Building Permit application, please indicate the SFD Standard Plan number you are using in the work description.

Geology and Soils reports are required in some geologically sensitive areas as outlined in the Information Bulletin P/BC 2025-157 Geologic and Geotechnical Considerations for Rebuilding in the Palisades Fire Area.

Yes, surveys are required if the property lines are not clear or cannot be established in the field.

Yes, a new ADU can be built as part of the rebuild and still qualify as a like-for-like +10% project per the Governor's Directive No. N-20-25, regardless of  whether or not an ADU existed on the site prior to the Wildfire.

The ADU can be built before the main house.

Yes, you may choose whether to build back all-electric and/or with gas appliances.

A second story that existed prior to the wildfire may be rebuilt and expanded as part of a like-for-like +10% project, so long as it complies with maximum allowable height and building footprint. 

Also, within the allowable footprint and height, adding a new second story is allowed. 

However, adding a new second story where it exceeds the height or footprint that existed prior to the Wildfire does not qualify as a like-for-like +10% project.

Yes you can rebuild your attached or detached garage as part of a like-for-like+10% project. Each detached structure will be evaluated individually for conformance with like-for-like requirements.

Adding a new basement or enlarging an existing basement level is allowed and qualifies as an Eligible Project, provided the basement does not exceed 110% of the existing building footprint.

Yes, the current Energy Code applies. 

However, if the rebuild project is using plans that were approved by the Department to comply with the 2019 Title 24, California Building Standards Code which include the Building and Residential Codes, or later versions per the Governor’s Directive No. N-20-25, then current Energy Code is not required.

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.

Under the Mayor's Emergency Executive Order 7, the collection of fees associated with permits are currently suspended.

Linkage Fee will not apply for the replacement of the existing house resulting in the net increase of 1500 sqft or less of floor area from the prior home that existed on the property. School District fees will not apply if the replacement house is built with the same square footage. If the rebuild includes an addition, the school fee will apply if the addition is more than 500 sqft.