About Ocean Permits
Founded in 2021, Ocean Permits is a women-owned permit expediting and consulting firm based in Los Angeles, California. We provide fast, reliable permitting support for residential, commercial, and multi-location rollout projects.
Serving California, Arizona, Texas, and Central Florida, we help architects, developers, and contractors navigate complex regulations, avoid costly delays, and move projects forward with confidence.
Our team works directly with local jurisdictions and reviewing agencies to streamline submittals, manage plan check comments, and reduce resubmissions. With a proactive and detail-driven approach, Ocean Permits delivers clear communication, predictable timelines, and personalized support at every stage of the permitting process.
With a strong foundation in construction management, quality control, and agile workflows, our team helps you avoid delays, reduce extra costs, and navigate complex zoning and code requirements with confidence.
Trusted by architects, engineers, developers, contractors, homeowners, and business owners, we deliver personalized pre-construction support across California, Arizona, Texas, and Central Florida.
Whether you’re designing, building, or expanding, Ocean Permits streamlines approvals and accelerates your permits—so you can focus on bringing great projects to life.
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MISSION
Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable, and compliant permit expediting and entitlement consulting services for residential, commercial, and rollout projects.
As a women-owned boutique firm, we combine deep technical knowledge in planning, design, and construction management with rigorous quality control and proactive communication—helping clients streamline approvals, avoid delays, and build smarter.
VISION
To be recognized as a leading women-owned boutique firm in permit expediting and entitlement consulting across the United States.
We aim to set the standard for efficient, agile, and reliable permitting solutions through technical expertise, operational excellence, and strong partnerships with agencies and project teams—while fostering mentorship, professional growth, and long-term leadership in the construction and consulting industries.
Founder & CEO of Ocean Permits
Katherine Amaya is the Founder and CEO of Ocean Permits, a women-owned permit expediting and entitlement consulting firm based in Los Angeles. With extensive experience navigating complex permitting processes for residential, commercial, and rollout projects, she leads Ocean Permits with a focus on efficiency, accuracy, and clear communication with local jurisdictions.
Her background in planning, design coordination, and construction management allows her to bridge the gap between project teams and city agencies—helping clients reduce delays, avoid costly resubmittals, and move projects forward with confidence. Under her leadership, Ocean Permits has become a trusted partner for architects, developers, contractors, and property owners across California and beyond.
Why Clients Choose Ocean Permits
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Technical Excellence
Expert permit expediting and entitlement knowledge for complex residential and commercial projects.
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Ethical Transparency
You’re part of the process. We keep communication open and decisions shared—no black boxes or surprises.
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Client Focus
When we deliver, it’s not just a finished product—it’s a solution you can trust, backed by real care and effort.
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Collaboration & Learning
We work closely with project teams and agencies to solve challenges efficiently.
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Wellbeing & Empowerment
A dedicated team empowered to deliver consistent, high-quality results.
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Reputation Through Trust
A proven track record built on reliability, accountability, and results.
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Diversity, Inclusivity & Social Responsibility
Women-owned, community-focused, and committed to responsible growth.
Areas We Serve
We provide permit expediting and consulting services across key markets, working directly with local jurisdictions to streamline approvals and reduce delays for residential and commercial projects
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California is one of the most active and complex markets for development, where navigating permits can quickly become time-consuming and technical. Ocean Permits provides full-service permit expediting and entitlement consulting across California, helping residential and commercial projects move forward with clarity and confidence.
Our team works directly with local jurisdictions and stays current on permitting requirements, zoning ordinances, building and design standards, seismic and fire-life safety regulations, energy codes, and environmental rules. We manage submissions, coordinate with architects, engineers, utility providers, and city reviewers, and respond to plan check comments efficiently.
By overseeing the process from start to approval, Ocean Permits reduces delays, minimizes resubmittals, and helps projects move faster—so you can focus on building, not bureaucracy.
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Florida is one of the most unique and desirable places to build, but obtaining construction permits can be complex and time-consuming. Ocean Permits provides professional permit expediting and consulting services in Florida, helping residential and commercial projects move forward while meeting strict state and local requirements.
From wetlands and upland buffers to hurricane, flood, and wind-load regulations, Florida projects must comply with rigorous environmental and life-safety standards. Our team navigates Florida Building Code requirements, multi-agency coordination, and high permit demand, ensuring submissions are accurate, compliant, and efficient.
By managing the permitting process from submittal through approval, Ocean Permits streamlines approvals, reduces delays, and minimizes resubmittals—so your project stays on schedule and built to code.
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Arizona is a fast-growing market for development, driven by industries such as technology, manufacturing, hospitality, and retail. While the state offers strong opportunities for growth, navigating the building permit process can be complex and time-consuming—especially across multiple jurisdictions.
Each city, from Phoenix and Tucson to smaller municipalities across Arizona, has its own permitting requirements, submittal processes, and local standards. Managing these variations and compliance checks can be challenging, even for experienced project teams.
Ocean Permits provides professional permit expediting services in Arizona, simplifying the application process and ensuring accurate, complete, and compliant submittals. From major metropolitan areas to smaller desert communities, we manage permits efficiently from submittal through approval—so you can stay focused on building, expanding, and growing your business.
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Texas has become a major hub for growth across a wide range of industries, offering vast opportunities for new construction and commercial development. Successfully moving a project forward requires not only careful planning, but also strong local knowledge of the Texas permitting process.
Ocean Permits provides professional permit expediting services in Texas, managing every step of the permitting journey—from application through approval. Our team ensures submissions are accurate, compliant, and efficient, helping minimize delays and avoid unnecessary revisions.
With in-depth expertise in Texas building codes, zoning ordinances, and regional permitting requirements, we work closely with local authorities across the state to keep projects on schedule and on budget. By streamlining approvals and coordinating with all stakeholders, Ocean Permits helps you focus on building while we handle the permits.
