Los Angeles Electrical Permits with Geospatial Coordinates

Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety provides records for electrical permits submitted from 2020 onward. The dataset includes permit details, addresses, statuses, and geographic coordinates. Data is updated regularly, with the latest refresh noted as March 30, 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze spatial distribution of electrical work using LAT and LON coordinates and ZIP_CODE.
• Predict permit processing time by modeling the interval between SUBMITTED_DATE and ISSUE_DATE.
• Classify permit types and subtypes (PERMIT_TYPE, PERMIT_SUB_TYPE) based on project descriptors like WORK_DESC.
• Track adoption of solar and electric vehicle infrastructure using the Solar and EV indicator columns.
• Assess permit status (STATUS_DESC) and business unit (business_unit) efficiency over time.

Strengths

• Includes geographic coordinates (LAT, LON) for spatial analysis.
• Contains over 20 columns detailing permit attributes, status, and location.
• Covers a multi-year period from 2020 to the present.

Limitations

• Sample size and total row count are unknown.
• Data completeness for fields like COFO_DATE or APN is uncertain.
• Potential geographic bias limited to the City of Los Angeles.

Provenance

Source

data.lacity.org, sourced from the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety.

Collection Method

Administrative records from the city's permit issuance system.

Time Range

From 2020 to present.

Freshness

Updated regularly, with a refresh time recorded on March 30, 2026.

Geography

City of Los Angeles, California, USA.