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Looking for a permit? Want to learn more about starting a business or lowering your electricity bill? On this page you can find some of our most commonly requested downloads so that you can spend less time looking for paperwork and more time running your business.


BUSINESS GUIDES

Start Up LA: Ten Key Steps to Starting a Business in Los Angeles (English)

Start Up LA: Diez Pasos Claves para Iniciar un Negocio en Los Ángeles (Español)

Business and Other Tax Guide

The Bottom Line: A Guide to Energy and Water Efficiency for Your Business

TOP NON-CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS PERMITS

Downloadable Permits

Animal-Related Businesses Permit
Lead Agency: Animal Services

Business Tax Registration Certificate (NOTE: this is required for all businesses in Los Angeles)
Lead Agency: Office of Finance

Industrial Wastewater Permit Refund Claim Form
Lead Agency: Bureau of Sanitation

Industrial Wastewater Permit Application for Food Service Establishments (FSE)
Lead Agency Bureau of Sanitation

Tobacco Retailer's Permit
Lead Agency: Office of Finance


Online Permits (E-file)

Alarm Permit

Banner Permit

Building Materials Permit

Curb Painting Permit

Fire Permit

House-Move Permit

Newsrack Permit

Newstand Permit

Overload Permit

Police Permit

Special Events Permit

Tree Canopy Permit

Water Discharge / Fire Test Permit

Non-Local Permits

CalGOLD: Statewide permitting database for business permits at the county, state, and federal level.

TOP CONTRACTING FORMS, HANDBOOKS, AND APPLICATIONS

Contractor Enforcement
Information and forms for meeting Living Wage, Service Contractor Worker Retention, and Equal Benefits ordinance requirements.

Contracting Opportunity Guide
Assists prospective bidders and contractors in obtaining contracts with the City of Los Angeles; also serves as a contact reference to various awarding agencies.

Contractor Certification Handbook and Application
Certification application for the State of California's Unified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program (DBE) and the City of Los Angeles Minority, Women Business Enterprise Program (M/WBE).

Central Contractor Registration (CCR)
Register with the primary contractor database for the U.S. Federal Government.

Risk Management Insurance Forms
Information and forms for Proof of Insurance, Insurance Requirements, Workers' Compensation Endorsement and more.

Vendor Registration
Register as a vendor with the City of Los Angeles. You will also need to file a Business Tax Certificate.

TOP GREEN DOWNLOADS

Air Pollution Mitigation

Port Clean Air Action Plan

Climate Change

Green LA: An Action Plan to Lead the Nation In Fighting Global Warming (May 2007)

Energy Efficiency

The Bottom Line: A Guide to Energy and Water Efficiency for Your Business

Green Building

What is the Green Building Program?

Green Building Team

Green Building Resources

Standard of Sustainability

Standard of Sustainable Excellence

Water Conservation

"Securing LA's Water Supply" (May 2008)

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