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Los Angeles building permit report

45,129 building permits were issued in Los Angeles, California over the last 12 months — including 9,302 reroofs, 6,434 remodels and additions, and 5,253 ADUs. Sourced from Los Angeles's official permit portal.

Last updated September 16, 2026.

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By work type

Common questions about Los Angeles permits

How many homes in Los Angeles replaced their roof this year?

9,302 reroof permits were issued in Los Angeles in the last 12 months. Each one is a home whose roof — a major factor in what a homeowners policy costs and whether a carrier will write it at all — was replaced on a specific, documented date.

How many ADUs were permitted in Los Angeles?

5,253 accessory dwelling unit permits were issued over the last 12 months.

Are these numbers official?

They're compiled directly from Los Angeles's own permit system — the same public records the city publishes — normalized and categorized by work type, refreshed nightly.

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