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)
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
Taxpayer Information Update Form
(NOTE: for change of address or closing your business)
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)
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
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?
Standard of Sustainable Excellence
Solar Power
Solar LA: Greener City, Greener Economy
Water Conservation
"Securing LA's Water Supply" (May 2008)