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Renology Permit Watch · Westchester/Playa, Los Angeles

Westchester/Playa Remodel Permit Activity: June 2026

Residential remodel permit activity in Westchester/Playa, Los Angeles for June 2026: 85 permits, median project valuation $6,400, project-type mix, and notable projects, from public City of Los Angeles LADBS data.

The Renology Magazine, reviewed by Dror Gigi, Co-Founder·Accessed July 7, 2026

85

Remodel permits, June 2026

$6,400

Median project valuation

+24

vs. prior month

Quick answer

Westchester/Playa, Los Angeles recorded 85 residential remodel permits in June 2026. The median declared project valuation was $6,400. That is 24 more than the prior month.

Remodel permits by project type in Westchester/Playa (June 2026)

Project typePermits issued
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs)5
Kitchen remodels12
Bathroom remodels11
Other alterations57

Categories are derived from each permit’s LADBS work description. Los Angeles files most residential work as a general alteration or repair, which is why the “other alterations” count is usually the largest.

Declared project valuation in Westchester/Playa (June 2026)

Median declared valuation$6,400
Range (low to high)$501 to $92,000
Permits reporting a valuation79 of 85

These are the declared construction valuations homeowners filed with the city, not contractor bids or final costs.

Notable Westchester/Playa projects this month

  • Kitchen remodel · $92,000

    8800 block of S PERSHING DR #208, 90293

  • Interior or structural alteration · $75,000

    6609-6611 S OCEAN FRONT WALK, 90293

  • Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) · $70,000

    6900 block of S GLASGOW AVE, 90045

  • Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) · $60,000

    7500 block of S NAYLOR AVE, 90045

Locations are softened to the block level from the public permit record. Valuations are rounded to the nearest thousand.

12-month permit trend in Westchester/Playa

MonthPermits 
October 202584
November 202577
December 202578
January 202678
February 202667
March 202677
April 202668
May 202661
June 202685

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Frequently asked questions

How many remodel permits were issued in Westchester/Playa, Los Angeles in June 2026?
Westchester/Playa, Los Angeles recorded 85 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 Westchester/Playa, Los Angeles?
Across the 79 June 2026 permits that listed a valuation, the median was $6,400, ranging from $501 to $92,000. These are the declared construction valuations homeowners filed with the city, not contractor bids or final costs.
What kinds of remodels were permitted in Westchester/Playa, Los Angeles?
The June 2026 mix in Westchester/Playa, Los Angeles was: 5 accessory dwelling units (adus), 12 kitchen remodels, 11 bathroom remodels, 57 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.