School Fee Rate changes effective July 10 Aug 1, 2017 School Fee Rate changes effective July 10, 2017, increased fees charged on various construction types. Full story
Working with LADBS - new video! Mar 20, 2017 LADBS premieres a new video about working with us to build in Los Angeles. Full story
2017 Codes are now in effect Jan 1, 2017 Starting January 1, 2017, new projects submitted to LADBS must comply with the 2017 City Codes. See all updated standard correction lists in our 2017 Code Documents page. Full story
Free Public Wi-Fi at all DSCs Dec 15, 2016 Free public Wi-Fi is now available at Metro, Van Nuys, South LA, West LA, and San Pedro DSCs. Full story
Surcharge fee increase Nov 22, 2016 Effective 12/11/2016, the surcharge fee for all permits, licenses, and applications will increase from 2% to 3%. Full story
LADBS Partners with Mayor for TechFair 2017 Nov 8, 2016 LADBS is proud to be a community partner for TechFair LA, one of the City's largest technology job fairs, hosted by Mayor Eric Garcetti. It will take place Thursday, January 26th 2017 from 11 am - 8 pm at The Reef in Los Angeles. Full story
Code Enforcement and Grading Division have a new office location Sep 7, 2016 As of 9/12/16, Code Enforcement and the Grading Division will be located at 221 N Figueroa St, 11th & 12th floors. Full story
LADBS Go App wins award for digital governance Sep 1, 2016 LADBS won the Outstanding IT Project Award for the LADBS Go mobile app at the 2016 Los Angeles Digital Government Summit. Full story
Frank M. Bush is LADBS' new General Manager Aug 3, 2016 The City Council confirmed Frank M. Bush as General Manager. Full story
Certificate of Occupancy Information is now Online Jul 12, 2016 Certificate of Occupancy (CofO) clearance statuses are now viewable in Permit & Inspection Reports. Full story
LADBS Launches new Deputy Online Services for Deputy Inspectors Jun 16, 2016 Deputy Inspectors can now schedule and view their inspections using our new Deputy Online Services Full story
Trade Licensing has a new office location May 9, 2016 As of 5/16/16, Trade Licensing will be located at 221 N Figueroa St, #700. Full story
Inspection Case Management program wins Mayor's Civic Innovation Award Mar 25, 2016 LADBS, DWP, and LAFD collaboratively win a second Mayor's Civic Innovation Award for the Inspection Case Management (ICM) program. Full story
Mandatory Soft-Story Retrofit Program Feb 19, 2016 The City of Los Angeles recently passed an Ordinance requiring the retrofit of all wood-frame Soft-Story buildings. Full story
LADBS launches Building Information Online Feb 5, 2016 LADBS has launched Building Information Online (BIO), a new interactive map application designed to help customers to easily find parcels and buildings on a city map by address, legal description, or other search criteria. Full story
LADBS partners with SoCal Gas Jan 5, 2016 The LADBS Inspection Bureau has partnered with SoCal Gas to assist customers with gas meter installation. Full story
LADBS lauded for customer partnership in GlobeSt.com Dec 24, 2015 LADBS was lauded in a GlobeSt.com article by Cox Castle & Nicholson for its parallel processing and customer partnership approaches to the development process. Full story
Mayor Garcetti Announces Streamlined Solar Program for Los Angeles Residents, Businesses Dec 18, 2015 Mayor Eric Garcetti today announced the roll-out of a revamped solar energy program, which will enable thousands of Angelenos to produce and utilize solar power with greater speed and efficiency. Full story
Inspection Bureau moves back to Figueroa Plaza Nov 17, 2015 As of 11/16/15, Commercial and Residential Inspections have moved back to 221 Figueroa Plaza, 7th & 8th floors. Full story
LADBS at Engage LA Nov 13, 2015 LADBS was at Engage LA to speak about making the City more business-friendly with recently-implemented customer service improvements. Full story