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Do I need a permit for an interior or bathroom remodel in Los Angeles, CA?

Short answer: Yes, a permit is required for an interior or bathroom remodel in Los Angeles, CA.

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Yes. A non-structural kitchen or bathroom remodel is an Express Permit item (no plan check). Structural changes need plan check.

What changes the answer

Cost

Fee not extracted; see LADBS fee information. Unverified, confirm locally

Fee source: https://dbs.lacity.gov/services/homeowner-step-by-step

Where to apply

LA Department of Building and Safety (LADBS): Express Permits online or by appointment

Permitting authority: City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). Applies inside the City of Los Angeles only (not other cities or unincorporated LA County). Zoning sets fence heights separately from the building code. Fire hazard zones and hillside areas add rules. See also: how to apply for a building permit.

Official sources

“Kitchen/bathroom remodel for residential buildings (no structural changes).”

Source: https://dbs.lacity.gov/sites/default/files/efs/forms/pc17/ib-p-gi-2020-003-express-permits_rev-5-28-2024.pdf

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