Building Plans & Permit Search

1. The LA County Tax Assessor’s office is a good resource for determining building square footage. To search for your property information use the following link: https://assessor.lacounty.gov/contact/publicrecord
2. Fill out form with property information and attach copy of drivers license.

LA County:

1. Go to https://apps.gis.lacounty.gov/dpw/m/?viewer=bpv_wf5
2. Search by address or by Assessor Number
3. Toggle to Scanned Documents or Permit History Tabs

City of LA:

1. Go to https://ladbsdoc.lacity.org/
2. Search by address or by Assessor Number
3. Select all addresses that could apply
4. The Building permits that have digital image have plans attached.

Malibu:

1. Go to OnBase
2. To search for property records, use the search type drop down and select “ESD – Geology Files”
3. Enter in your street number and select street name
4. Access printer-friendly instructions for searching OnBase

LA County:

1. Request Records from both Public Works Department and Planning Department
2. Public Works Contact : Email : DPWPRRS@dpw.lacounty.gov  . Phone: (626) 458-6990
3. Planning Contact: Email: PRA@planning.lacounty.gov   Phone: (213) 974-6533
4. In the subject line, please indicate that it is a Public Records Act Request.
5. In the body, include the property address, the specific documents you are requesting (All Building Permits/ Plans for the property) , and your contact information.

City of LA:

1. Contact the Building Department via email at ladbs.custodianofrecords@lacity.org
2. In the subject line, please indicate that it is a Public Records Act Request.
3. In the body, include the property address, the specific documents you are requesting (All Building Permits/ Plans for the property) , and your contact information.

Malibu:

1. Submit an electronic request for public records
2. Create a new user account or sign in using existing credentials as needed
3. Fill out the request form, listing addresses in which you are interested and specifying that the request is fire related.
4. Staff will respond with a status update within 10 days. If there are files available for review, staff will arrange an appointment in which to do so.

If you prefer to submit your request in person, complete a Public Records Request Form (page 2) and return the form to City Hall during normal business hours.

In some cases, the City may not have the records you are searching for. Another important outlet for records if you are in the Coastal zone is California Coastal Commission.

City of LA:

Members of the public may come in to Commission offices and view disclosable documents without paying a fee. Hard copies of all disclosable Commission records are typically available to any person for a fee of $0.27 per page.

• The best way to request records from the Long Beach office is to email PRA@coastal.ca.gov . In your email, it is best to include the assessor’s parcel number (APN) and owner’s name, or previous owner’s name in addition to your street number and name.
• Records available for City of LA properties from this agency date as far back as 1972, when the Commission was created. The office is located at c301 E Ocean Blvd Suite 300, Long Beach, CA 90802 and can be reached at (562) 590-5071.

Malibu/ LA County:

• The best way to request records from the Ventura office is to email Julie Reveles at Julie.Reveles@coastal.ca.gov or diana.gonzalez@coastal.ca.gov. In your email, it is best to include the assessor’s parcel number (APN) and owner’s name, or previous owner’s name in addition to your street number and name.
• Records available for Malibu properties from this agency date as far back as 1977, when the Commission was created. The office is located at 89 South California Street in Ventura and can be reached at 805-585-1800.

1. Can Request through HOA organization
2. Can request a preliminary tittle report from a tittle company which will include CC&R details.