Los Angeles County Commercial Permit Fees & Rules
Official municipal fee schedule estimator, mandatory contractor bond requirements, and plan review SLAs for commercial construction in Los Angeles County, California.
- Enforcing Department
- LA County Dept of Public Works & LADBS
- Governing Ordinance
- LA County Code Title 26 Building Code Fee Table 1-A
- Plan Review SLA
- 20 - 30 Business Days
- Surety Bond Min
- $25,000
Los Angeles County Commercial Permit Fee Estimator
Tier Valuation Formula: $1,665 base fee + $3.80 per $1,000 above $250,000 valuation.
Mandatory Contractor Prerequisites & Submittal Checklist
Los Angeles County AHJ RequirementsContractor Surety License Bond
Los Angeles County requires an active $25,000 CSLB License & Street Use Bond on file prior to plan submittal.
Commercial COI Liability ($1M+)
Minimum $2.0M General Liability COI naming Los Angeles County Building Dept as Certificate Holder.
🏛️ Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Verified Government Contact📋 Required Commercial Submittal Checklist
To prevent plan check rejections in Los Angeles County, commercial permit applications must include the following stamped documentation:
- ✓ Architectural Blueprints & Site Plan (Stamped by California Registered Architect)
- ✓ Structural Engineering Calculations & Foundation Details (Stamped PE)
- ✓ MEP Single-Line Electrical & Mechanical Load Calculations
- ✓ Proof of $25,000 CSLB License & Street Use Bond
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (Los Angeles County)
Ordinance VerifiedWhat model building code does Los Angeles County enforce in 2026? ▼
Los Angeles County enforces the Mandatory 2025 California Building Code (CBC Title 24) and Seismic Design Category D/E/F. in accordance with LA County Code Title 26 Building Code Fee Table 1-A.
How long does commercial plan review take in Los Angeles County? ▼
Commercial plan review in Los Angeles County typically takes 20 - 30 Business Days depending on project valuation and submittal completeness.
Is a contractor surety bond required for permits in Los Angeles County? ▼
Yes. Los Angeles County requires a mandatory $25,000 CSLB License & Street Use Bond prior to permit issuance.
LA County Dept of Public Works & LADBS
900 S Fremont Ave, Alhambra, CA 91803