Pali Builds Permit Update – June 2026
The City of Los Angeles issued 99 building permits for Palisades rebuilds during the month, while 111 new applicationsfor single-family homes were submitted. Although permit activity remains steady, the number of new applications continues to exceed the number of permits issued, indicating that the overall pipeline of projects remains full. In addition, 2 Certificates of Occupancy (CofOs) were issued […]
Two Important Updates About SBA Loan and Road Repair Work
SBA Disaster Loan Deadline Approaching The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding homeowners, renters, businesses, and nonprofit organizations affected by the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires to complete the final steps required to access approved disaster loan funds before the June 30, 2026 deadline. To date, the SBA has approved nearly 13,000 disaster loan […]
Pali Builds Update: What the First Families Moving Home Are Teaching Us
__ As the first rebuilt homes in Pacific Palisades receive their Certificates of Occupancy and families begin moving back home, we are starting to see where the final hurdles in the rebuilding process exist. These Palisades pioneers have navigated permitting, plan check, utility restoration, inspections, and construction. Their experiences are providing valuable lessons for the […]
Standard Plan Program – City of Los Angeles Building & Safety
I received an interesting email at the end of last week regarding a new pilot program launched by the City of Los Angeles. The program provides a selection of pre-approved standard home plans from a variety of architects, specifically designed to help streamline the rebuilding process for homeowners. I spoke with one of the participating […]
Pali Builds Permit Report – April 2026 – Now including Certificate of Occupancy Data
Pali Builds Permit Report – April 2026 Pali Builds has reviewed the latest permit activity data from the City of Los Angeles and is now also tracking Certificates of Occupancy as part of our ongoing effort to monitor the pace of rebuilding throughout the Palisades. Below is our April 2026 update. Applications Submitted Applications for […]
Illegal Dumping on Vacant Lots: What’s Happening and How to Protect Your Property
Over the past few weeks, many of you have likely seen or heard about the increase in illegal dumping of soil and debris on vacant lots throughout the Palisades. There has been some speculation about organized coordination among truckers through text chains. Based on what we know, that is not accurate. The reality is that […]
Pali Builds Permit Report – February 2026
Pali Builds has reviewed the most recent permit data released by the City of Los Angeles Department of Building & Safety (LADBS). Below is a summary of key trends, issuance activity, and neighborhood breakdowns for February. Applications Submitted A total of 84 applications were submitted in February. This represents a continued moderation in volume compared […]
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CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY IS RAMPING UP — LOT RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES
We are seeing a clear uptick in construction activity throughout the Palisades. At Pali Construction, we’re receiving an increasing number of requests from homeowners seeking bids for new builds. This momentum is also reflected in the growing number of permit applications filed with the Los Angeles Department of Building & Safety. With this increase in […]
Pacific Palisades Real Estate Update – January 2026
We’re excited to share the sales data for January 2026 in Pacific Palisades! Market Overview: Sales Breakdown by Neighborhood: Average Sales Price: