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Contact information for plan review questions
Online: https://buildla.lacity.org/contact-form.html

Depending on the size of your project, you can get your permit online or at the counter of a Development Services Center. 

Also known as an Online Permit or Express Permit, e-permit is a service we provide to expedite less complex permit types. 

Permits are issued for many different types of work, including Building, Electrical and Plumbing just to name a few. Please visit each our Plan Review & Permit page for more information about when a permit is required. 

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.