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.

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.