The Los Angeles Police Department provides law enforcement for residents and business owners in Los Angeles, as well as issues permits for certain types of businesses.
The Office of Finance is responsible for collecting business taxes, supporting businesses to obtain tax exemptions when applicable, and administering a variety of business licenses.
The General Services Department is a centralized City department that provides a variety of services including maintaining, leasing and selling City-owned properties.
The Los Angeles Fire Department reviews building construction and remodeling plans to ensure that they meet fire safety requirements.
Economic and Workforce Development Department
The Los Angeles Economic and Workforce Development offers financing and technical assistance programs that promote business growth and job creation throughout Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power provides water and electricity to commercial and residential customers.
The Los Angeles Department of Transportation oversees many of the City's transportation-related activities, including parking, traffic control, DASH buses, and bicycle infrastructure.
The Los Angeles Department of Public Works is responsible for providing and maintaining public infrastructure, including streets, sidewalks, street trees and lighting, as well as sanitation services such as trash collection, recycling, and sewage. The Department of Public Works also oversees city contracting opportunities and implements the Los Angeles Minimum Wage.
The Department of City Planning works with business owners to ensure that their business conforms to zoning regulations in the City of Los Angeles, including the issuance of Conditional Use Permits for Alcohol.
Department of Building and Safety
The Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) provides permitting, plan check, inspection, and code enforcement services for residential and commercial buildings in the City of Los Angeles.