Renology Permit Watch · Los Angeles
Los Angeles Remodel Permit Activity: June 2026
Residential remodel permit activity across Los Angeles for June 2026: 3138 permits citywide, project-type mix, median project valuation, and a Neighborhood Council breakdown, from public City of Los Angeles LADBS data.
The Renology Magazine, reviewed by Dror Gigi, Co-Founder·Accessed July 7, 2026
3138
Remodel permits, June 2026
$6,000
Median project valuation
10
Neighborhoods tracked
Quick answer
Los Angeles recorded 3138 residential remodel permits in June 2026. The median declared project valuation was $6,000. That is 72 more than the prior month.
Citywide remodel permits by project type (June 2026)
| Project type | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Home additions | 20 |
| Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) | 383 |
| Kitchen remodels | 259 |
| Bathroom remodels | 194 |
| Other alterations | 2282 |
Remodel permits by Los Angeles Neighborhood Council (June 2026)
| Neighborhood | Permits | Median valuation |
|---|---|---|
| Woodland Hills-Warner Center | 133 | $5,000 |
| Sherman Oaks | 68 | $5,600 |
| Bel Air-Beverly Crest | 88 | $6,000 |
| Westchester/Playa | 85 | $6,400 |
| Encino | 59 | $5,450 |
| Mar Vista | 61 | $4,600 |
| West Hills | 62 | $6,000 |
| Reseda | 61 | $4,800 |
| Silver Lake | 54 | $5,000 |
| Mid City West | 55 | $9,675 |
Neighborhoods shown are Los Angeles’s highest-volume Neighborhood Councils for residential remodel permits over the trailing year. Click any neighborhood for its monthly detail and 12-month trend.
12-month citywide permit trend
| Month | Permits | |
|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | 3494 | |
| November 2025 | 2638 | |
| December 2025 | 2932 | |
| January 2026 | 3217 | |
| February 2026 | 2770 | |
| March 2026 | 3352 | |
| April 2026 | 3191 | |
| May 2026 | 3066 | |
| June 2026 | 3138 |
Frequently asked questions
How many remodel permits were issued in Los Angeles in June 2026?
Los Angeles recorded 3138 residential remodel permits (building alterations and repairs to one- or two-family dwellings and apartments) in June 2026, based on City of Los Angeles LADBS building-permit records.
What was the typical remodel project valuation in Los Angeles?
Across the 2894 June 2026 permits that listed a valuation, the median was $6,000, ranging from $1 to $6,282,000. These are the declared construction valuations homeowners filed with the city, not contractor bids or final costs.
What kinds of remodels were permitted in Los Angeles?
The June 2026 mix in Los Angeles was: 20 home additions, 383 accessory dwelling units (adus), 259 kitchen remodels, 194 bathroom remodels, 2282 other alterations. LADBS records a plain-language work description on each permit; we read those to label kitchen and bathroom remodels, additions, and ADUs, and group everything else as general alterations and repairs.
Where does this permit data come from?
Every figure on this page comes from the City of Los Angeles LADBS building-permits dataset, a public record. We pull residential alteration and repair permits, group them by the Neighborhood Council the city assigns to each permit, and report the monthly totals. Source: City of Los Angeles Building Permits (LADBS) (public record), accessed July 7, 2026.
Do I need a permit to remodel my home in Los Angeles?
Most structural, electrical, plumbing, and addition work in Los Angeles needs a permit from the Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). Cosmetic work like painting or flooring usually does not. Confirm your specific project with LADBS before you start, since requirements change with scope.