Rebuilding with
purpose and speed.
Recovering from wildfires is overwhelming. The last thing homeowners and contractors need is to be stalled by the municipal permitting system.
Ocean Permits offers dedicated rebuild expediting services for the Pacific Palisades, Altadena, and Malibu areas — leveraging emergency executive orders, fee waivers, pre-approved plans, and self-certification to get you cleared to build as quickly as legally possible.
How Ocean Permits Helps You
Rebuild Faster
A 7-step approach designed specifically for the Pacific Palisades, Altadena, and Malibu rebuild context — using every available emergency program and fast-track option.
Leverage Fast-Track Rebuild Policies
The City of Los Angeles has issued emergency executive orders to speed up permitting, including streamlined plan-check timelines for fire-damaged homes. We structure every submittal to take full advantage of these emergency protocols — so your project enters the fastest possible review path.
Maximize Fee Waivers
Permit and plan-check fees for rebuilds are suspended under the city's emergency orders. We ensure your permit application is structured to qualify for these waivers — reducing out-of-pocket costs and accelerating approvals from day one.
Use Pre-Approved Standard Plans
LA now offers a virtual library of pre-approved, code-compliant home designs as part of a pilot program. Using standard plans can dramatically speed up the design and review process. We help your architect or engineer select, customize, and submit the right plan for your project.
Self-Certification Support
LA County's Self-Certification Pilot Program allows licensed architects and engineers to certify their own plans for fire rebuild projects. We coordinate with your design team to use self-certification where eligible — reducing plan-check time while maintaining full compliance and accountability.
One-Stop Permit Center Navigation
LA County and the City have established One-Stop Permit Centers in the impacted areas to simplify rebuild permit applications. We know how to work within these centers efficiently — cutting through the logistics that slow most rebuild applicants down.
Quality Control to Reduce Resubmissions
Our team performs rigorous pre-submission reviews on every application, ensuring they meet city and county rebuild-specific checklists including Emergency Order guidelines. This helps avoid common corrections or rejections that can add weeks or months to your timeline.
Permitting Advocacy Throughout
Ocean Permits acts as your liaison with City and County departments — Planning, Building, Fire, Public Works, and others. We follow up proactively, resolve issues as they arise, and ensure your project stays high priority throughout this urgent rebuild context.
Our Rebuild Services
Everything you need to move from debris to permit — managed by a dedicated expediting team that understands the urgency of your situation.
- Expedited Demolition and Debris Removal Permitting
- Coordination with Fire Department rebuilding protocols
- Navigating updated Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) building codes
- Submittal management for In-Kind rebuilds vs. new designs
- Temporary shoring and structural stabilization clearances
- Fee waiver application and documentation
- Self-certification coordination with licensed design professionals
- Pre-approved standard plan selection and submission
Areas We Serve
- Pacific Palisades
- Altadena
- Malibu
- Eaton Fire Area (LA County)
- Los Angeles City
- Surrounding fire-impacted communities
Ready to Start Your Rebuild?
Contact us today. We'll review your project, identify the fastest permitting path, and get your submittal moving immediately.
Request Rebuild Support