01 (a) - How to Apply for an A-Permit (Applicant)

Revised on 05-01-2026

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The following are the administrative procedures for online applications. BOE Staff will also confirm the online “queue” is checked at least twice a day (recommend 10:00 am and 2:00 pm) and that all A-Permit applications submitted online should be processed within one business day of receipt.

PREPARING THE ONLINE A-PERMIT APPLICATION

*indicates required fields

Prior to starting an application, City staff will confirm if the A-Permit being applied for is a valid request (vetting process documented under each construction type).

  1. Open the Bureau of Engineering Customer Portal at https://engpermits.lacity.org
  2. Log-in using an Angeleno Account (if you don’t have one, create one) and check your email to activate the account. Instructions for creating an Angeleno Account are linked here. If this is the first time to log-in into the BOE Customer Portal, you will be asked to complete your profile. This is a one time ask. The profile information will be used to populate every permit or service you apply for.
  3. Under “Most Popular” section, within "Construction (A) Permit" section, click “Continue” to access the A-Permit application dashboard which displays general instructions.

START NEW APPLICATION

  1. Click “Start Application” to begin. A reference number will be assigned once the application starts.
    1. Note: Every application will not require completing every item, only the items which are applicable to your specific project scope.
  2. Click “Continue”

COMPLETE APPLICANT INFORMATION

  1. If an account exists: Applicant information is automatically populated based on your Angeleno Account settings. Communication regarding permit application will be sent to the contact information listed in the Applicant Information.
  2. If no account found: Applicants will be instructed to create a new Angeleno account in order to proceed with the application.
  3. Select the appropriate “Applicant Role” from drop-down menu* 
    1. Note: If the person applying for the permit is NOT the legal owner, the Applicant will be required to provide written authorization. Staff will verify ownership and authorization. 
    2. Agent: An “Agent” is generally an expeditor or an authorized agent for the property owner. Agents must submit a notarized authorization from the property owner. (This could be anyone that doesn’t fall into the other Applicant Role categories such as an Architect, Family Member, etc.)
    3. Contractor: Select “Contractor” for a licensed contractor that was hired by the property owner. Contractors must submit a notarized authorization from the property owner.
    4. Private Engineer: Engineers must submit a notarized authorization from the property owner.
    5. Property Owner / Developer: If the property owner is shown as a Trust, applicants will be required to submit the following:
      1. Upload Trust showing proof of your authority to conduct transactions on behalf of the Trust, including the part of your Trust which shows all the Trustees of the Trust and their signatures. Include the notarized page and “Trustee Powers”.
  4. Click “Next Step”

COMPLETE JOB LOCATION

  1. Insert “Address” of proposed project into the Address Verification Box* 
    1. Note: Do not copy and paste an address. Insert only the following: street number, street direction (N/S/E/W), street name, and street designation (St, Ave, Blvd, etc.)
    2. No punctuation should be used when entering the address.
    3. Once you start typing an address, the dynamic address finder will automatically populate verified addresses. Select the dynamic address as it populates to ensure the application verifies the address. BOE staff cannot issue an A-Permit until address is verified and approved through the BOE address database.
    4. If zip code is included in the address box, the dynamic address finder will not be able to identify the address, and it will not be verified.
    5. Knowing your Assessor Parcel Number (APN) may be required if there are multiple addresses that are the same; which can be found by using NavigateLA.
  2. Click “Search”
    1. If address is identified, a table will populate with the property address information including:
      1. Address: Street number, Street name, and Street designation
      2. Zip Code:
      3. BOE District: Abbreviation of BOE District Location (C-Central, H-Harbor, V-Valley, W-West LA)
      4. Location: Full name of BOE District
      5. Council District: Council District number 1-15
      6. APN (Assessor Parcel Number): Some properties may have multiple APNs listed. Select the appropriate APN based on location of the proposed project. Verify in NavigateLA.
      7. Pin (Parcel Identification Number): 
      8. Under “Action” column, click “Select” to identify the correct address from the list of address(es) shown
    2. If no matching address is found in the City’s database, applicant can either:
      1. Click “Try Again” and re-enter the address, or
      2. Click “No Matching Address” and manually input address not found in the Bureau of Engineering address database.
        1. The Bureau of Engineering will issue a new address under the following conditions:
          1. Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) must be provided
          2. Proof that the address is officially observed through the Los Angeles County Tax Collector (Tax bills are mailed to the address), a Business License, building permit, or other official document reference
          3. Legal description, APN, Tract, map reference, block, lot, and arbitrary unit can be obtained (in most cases) from NavigateLA Geographic Information System
          4. The Bureau of Engineering cannot issue an A-permit until address is verified and approved
        2. Click “Add Address - Will Upload Docs” to submit required information to manually input a new address
        3. Input Property Address information:
          1. Property Address:* Input street number, street direction (N/S/E/W), street name, and street designation (St, Ave, Blvd, etc.)
          2. City: Los Angeles is automatically populated
          3. Zip Code: 
          4. Engineering District:* Select from drop-down menu (Central, Harbor, Valley, or West LA)
            Council District: Council District number 1-15
          5. Assessor Parcel Number (APN):
          6. Unit Range (if applicable):
        4. Click “Save”

WORK DESCRIPTION

  1. If applicable, check box to designate “Yes, this is a single family residence” 
  2. “Work Description” - Select category from drop down menu:*
    1. NEW: Select “New” if no existing sidewalk/driveway exists and the applicant must construct
    2. REMODEL: Select “Remodel” for projects that widen existing sidewalk/driveway. The area is not broken, the applicant wants to improve what is already existing.
    3. REPAIR / REPLACE: Select “Repair / Replace” if the existing sidewalk/driveway/curb/gutter/AC pavement is broken or cracked
    4. RESURFACING: Select “Resurfacing” for work related to resurfacing the existing street, roadway, or alley. There are very specific requirements on the limits of resurfacing. Please see LAMC 62.04.m for more information.
  3. “Is any portion of the repair due to street tree root damage?”*: Select “Yes” or “No”
    1. Please refer to LAMC 62.109.e to understand the requirements for repairs due to street tree root damage. BOE will also verify an applicant's eligibility.
  4. “Is any portion of the repair due to earthquake?”*: Select “Yes” or “No”
  5. “Will this Work Involve Cutting of Street Pavement?”*: Select “Yes” or “No”
    1. If “Yes” is selected, BOE will confirm if the street is shown on the City’s Annual Street Renewal Plan. Project may be subject to payment of the Street Damage Restoration Fee. Please see LAMC, Article 8.
  6. Input “Universal Project ID (UPI) Number (If Applicable)”
    1. Enter UPI-yyyy-nnnnnn
  7. Input “15 Digit Building Permit Application (also known as PCIS) Number (If Applicable)”
    1. Click “Add PCIS Number” to validate
  8. Input “Customer Comments”
    1. Applicants should enter the scope of the project, including items such as relocation of driveway, replacement of existing driveway, new curb drains, and/or sidewalk replacements
  9. Click “Next Step” 

COMPLETE DRIVEWAY(S) INFORMATION

Note: Use this option if you are constructing a new driveway or replacing a full driveway. Answer “No” to this question, if not applicable. If you are replacing a portion of a driveway, you will be able to indicate that under Other Items. One or more driveways can be added using this option.

  1. “Will This Permit Include Constructing or Replacing a Full Driveway(s)?”: Select “Yes” or “No”
    1. For a partial driveway replacement, please select “No” and add partial driveway quantity under Other Items. If full driveways will be constructed, click “Yes”.
  2. If applicant selects “Yes” permit includes constructing or replacing a full driveway(s), the page will extend where driveway details can be inputted
  3. Under “Driveway Details” section, input the “Driveway Name” (ex: Driveway 1)
  4. Select the appropriate Case number that applies to the driveway type 
    1. Case 1: Primarily for residential driveway aprons (single family and duplex/two units) 
    2. Case 2: Primarily for commercial property and multi-family properties over four units. The Case 2 driveway is the standard and shall be used for most circumstances.
    3. Case 3: Primarily for residential driveways where a utility or other obstruction is adjacent to the apron
  5. If needed, click “View Standard Plan for Driveways” weblink at the top of “Driveway Details” section to view Standard Plan S-440-4. For more information on which Case to select, click the weblink at the top of the page “Which Case Should I Use?” Under each Case Number, you can also click “Enlarge Image” to view the standard plan of the selected Case.
  6. Driveway Category:* Select “Residential” or “Commercial”
    1. Note: Select driveway category use consistent with how the address is displayed on NavigateLA. Enter proposed address into NavigateLA. Within the “Report Window”, select “County Assessor Report” within the “Report” tab. Next to “Property Use Code”, the address property use will be listed as “Residential” or "Commercial" use. 
  7. Driveway Material:* Select “Concrete” or “Asphalt” 
    1. Note: Asphalt requires special approval by the District Engineer
  8. Within “Driveway Approach Measurement” section input the applicable information. BOE staff will verify all measurements. Information inputted should meet the standard plans associated with the selected Case.
    1. Width of Driveway Approach (W):* Input “Feet” and/or “Inch”
    2. Distance from curb face to property line(a):* Input “Feet” and/or “Inch”
      1. Note: See Standard Plan 444-1 for reference
    3. Width of gutter (GW) (Inches):* Input “Inch(es)”
    4. Curb Height (CH) (Inches):* Input “Inch(es)”
    5. Are there any trees, fire hydrants, street lights, traffic signals, or other items in or near the driveway opening? (Disregard any items that are 10 feet or more away from the opening): Select “Yes” or “No”
    6. If “Yes” is selected, list each item and its distance from the proposed driveway opening
  9. Click “Save”
  10. A new “Driveway(s)” box will be displayed showing the information inputted for the driveway.
  11. Click “+ Add New Driveway” at the top of the page, if additional driveway information needs to be added.
  12. After inputting each Driveway, under the “Actions” tab, you can “Edit” or “Remove” the driveway(s) added.
  13. Click “Next Step”, once all driveways are inputted

COMPLETE SIDEWALK(S) INFORMATION

Note: Answer "No" to this question, if not applicable or the sidewalk you are constructing is part of your driveway construction. A new sidewalk can only be constructed next to an existing concrete curb. One or more sidewalk segments can be added using this option.

  1. Will This Permit Include Constructing or Replacing a Sidewalk(s)?: Select “Yes” or “No”
  2. If Yes is selected, fill in the following sidewalk information:
    1. Input the “Sidewalk Segment Name” (ex: Sidewalk 1)
    2. This Sidewalk Work is for:* Select from drop-down menu
      1. Repair / Replacement: Select this option if your scope of work includes replacements of any portion of the existing sidewalk.
      2. New Construction: Select this option if there is no existing sidewalk
    3. Length of Sidewalk Segment:* Input “Feet” and/or “Inch(es)”
    4. Width of Sidewalk Segment:* Input “Feet” and/or “Inch(es)”
    5. Click “Add Sidewalk”, when all information is inputted
  3. Click “Save”
  4. A new “Sidewalk(s)” box will be displayed showing the information inputted for the sidewalk.
  5. Under “Actions” column, you can select to “Edit” or “Remove” information, if needed
  6. If additional sidewalks are required, click “+ Add Sidewalk” button at the top right of the page. You may use the “+ Add Sidewalk” repeatedly to add more than one sidewalk segment to your application.
  7. Once all sidewalks are inputted, click “Next Step”

COMPLETE OTHER ITEMS

Fill in other items if you are performing any of the following: Replace a portion of an existing driveway - Install or replace an ADA access ramp - Install curb drain(s) - Widening an existing driveway - Close an existing driveway and replace curb - Replace an existing gutter - Replace existing asphalt in roadway or alley. Leave quantities blank, if not applicable.

  1. Input the quantities for “Other Items”. Note: Not all items will be listed on every application. Applicants will only see a list of options based on their unique scope of work proposed.
    1. Replace Existing Driveway (Concrete)
      1. Input “Quantity”: Enter the square footage of the partial driveway that will be constructed (widening, partial repair, non-standard driveway)
    2. Asphalt Pavement of Roadway/Alley
      1. Input “Quantity”: Enter the square footage of the roadway/alley/driveway that will be constructed (widening, partial repair, non-standard driveway). Asphalt pavement must always be 2-feet times the width of the curb and gutter to be installed.
    3. Concrete Pvmt Insp-Acc Ramp
      1. Input “Quantity”: Enter the square footage of the curb ramp that would be repaired. 
    4. Asphalt Pvmt Insp-Alley Intersection
      1. Input “Quantity”: Enter the square footage of the alley intersection only, not the alley pavement (B-Permit required for alley pavement). Standard Plan 420-2 defines an alley intersection.
    5. Concrete Pvmt Insp-Driveway
      1. Input “Quantity”: Enter square footage of the partial driveway that will be constructed (widening, partial repair, non-standard driveway) 
    6. Asphalt Pvmt Insp-Driveway
      1. Input “Quantity”: Enter square footage of the driveway that will be constructed (widening, partial repair, non-standard driveway).
    7. Concrete Curb Insp-Curb Cuts
      1. Input “Quantity”: Enter feet used for driveway widening only when removing the curb adjacent to the existing driveway (including the "X"). 
    8. Concrete Curb Insp
      1. Input “Quantity”: Enter feet for any curb replacement work
    9. Install/Upgrade ADA Access Ramp
      1. Input “Quantity”: Input number of ramps to be installed/upgraded
    10. Replace Existing Concrete Curb
      1. Input “Quantity”: Enter the linear footage of the curb to be replaced
    11. Cut an Existing Concrete Curb 
      1. Input “Quantity”: Input units of feet 
    12. Install Area/Curb Drain
      1. Input “Quantity”: Enter the quantity of the curb drains to be installed
    13. Replace Gutter (Concrete)
      1. Input “Quantity”: Enter the square footage of gutter to be replaced
    14. Standard Density Test 
      1. Input “Quantity”
  2. Click “Next Step”

ADD ATTACHMENTS

Note: A copy of LADOT approval is required for any driveway located on an Avenue (Major Street) or a Boulevard (Secondary Street).

  1. Click “+ Add Attachment(s)” to upload file(s)
  2. Input “Description” of File
  3. Next to “Document”, click “Browse” to select the file from your computer you would like to attach. The maximum file size allowed is 50MB. The supported file types are .pdf, .jpg, and .png.
    1. Note: Some of the items customers should attach include plans, LADOT approval, photos of existing conditions, photos of the surrounding area, photos showing the garage and its location to the proposed work, etc.
  4. Click “Save” to upload file
  5. If additional attachments need to be uploaded, click “+ Add New Attachment” button 
  6. When all attachment(s) have been uploaded, click “Nest Step” on the bottom of the page

SERVICE / PERMIT TAGS

Tags flag special requirements or programs that may change the documents, fees, or review path for your A-Permit.

  1. Select “Applicable Service/Permit Tag” from the list:
    1. Windstorm and Fires 2025 January 
      1. Use for recovery work related to the Jan 2025 windstorm & fire events
      2. Program details & FAQs (PDF)
    2. Executive Directive 1 
      1. Use when your work affects pedestrian access or sidewalk safety measures, temporary shelters, or certain affordable housing types.
      2. Read the ED-1 guidance (PDF)
    3. Executive Directive 4 
      1. Use for projects impacting street vending corridors or curb use.
      2. Read the ED-4 guidance (PDF)
    4. Executive Directive 7 
      1. Use when work includes sustainability / climate-resilience measures.
      2. Read the ED-7 guidance (PDF)
    5. Affordable Housing Incentive Program
    6. Citywide Housing Incentive Program
    7. Executive Directive 16 - Games for All
  2. Click “Next Step”

SUBMIT APPLICATION 

Your application can be submitted only after completing all the applicable steps above. Once your application is submitted, it cannot be revised. Applicant can submit/view attachments at any time.

  1. Click “Submit” to finalize application

APPLY FOR A SUPPLEMENTAL PERMIT

Supplemental A-Permits are intended for applicants who previously obtained an A-Permit and they are adding more items to the scope of work included on the original permit.

Note: You can only apply for a Supplemental Permit if the Original Permit is issued. If you do not have permits that qualify for a Supplemental Permit, you will not be able to submit one.