Permit Expediting in the Greater Los Angeles Area
Get Building Permits Efficiently with a Local Team Who Knows the Process
The Permit Lab is a boutique firm offering permit expediting services and zoning consulting in Los Angeles and surrounding cities. We offer personalized, strategic support to help property owners, architects, contractors, and developers navigate the permit process, zoning regulations, and agency approvals—with less stress and fewer delays.
Why we can help you
With local knowledge and a personalized approach, The Permit Lab helps property owners, architects, contractors, and developers confidently navigate Los Angeles’ complex building codes and development approval process.
Founded by Carolina Santoro—an urban planning expert with over a decade of experience—The Permit Lab brings insider insight and strategic guidance to streamline building permits and avoid costly delays.
Clear Guidance. Efficient Permitting.
At The Permit Lab, we offer two focused services to help your project move forward:
Permit Consulting to get it right from the start, and Permit Processing Services to manage the approval process from submittal to sign-off.
Our consulting support begins early—researching zoning, identifying potential constraints, and aligning your design with local regulations. Once plans are ready, our expediting team coordinates with agencies, manages paperwork, and tracks reviews through final approval. From ADUs and remodels to fire rebuilds and multifamily projects, we combine technical precision with local expertise to keep your project moving smoothly.
Check out our BLOG for insights about zoning, permits, and planning across the many jurisdictions within Los Angeles County.
Our posts break down regulations into clear guidance to help you plan smarter and move through project approvals with confidence.
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