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Top 5 Most Requested Phone Numbers

Building & Construction Permits: Required for all new and remodeling construction, including change of occupancy.

City of Los Angeles Building & Safety
6262 Van Nuys Blvd. 2nd Floor, Room 251
Van Nuys 91401
311 For Zoning and Permit Information (888) 524-2845 (Inside L.A. County) (213) 482-0000 (Outside L.A. County)
(213) 473-3231

Building and Safety
(866) 4LA-CITY or (213) 473-3231
www.ladbs.org

City Business Licenses (Business Tax Certificate): Required for all entities doing business within the City of Los Angeles.

Office of Finance, Tax & Permit Division
6262 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 110
Van Nuys 91401
(844) 663-4411

Household Hazardous Waste
(800) 238-0173
www.lacsd.org/solidwaste/swfacilities/recyclecontact/hhw_e_waste/default.asp
 

Street Services
(800) 996-2489
Graffiti Removal: (866) 4LA-CITY or 311
bss.lacity.org

Important Phone Numbers A - Z

Aging
24-Hour Message Line:
1(800) 735-2929
ONEgeneration Enrichment Center: (818) 705-2345
aging.lacity.org

Animal Services
West Valley Shelter:
20655 Plummer Street
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(888) 452-7381
www.laanimalservices.com

Better Business Bureau
Trade Organization
18631 Sherman Way, Ste B, Reseda, CA
(818) 401-1480
www.bbb.org

Building & Construction Permits: Required for all new and remodeling construction, including change of occupancy.

City of Los Angeles Building & Safety
6262 Van Nuys Blvd.
Van Nuys 91401
311 For Zoning and Permit Information (888) 524-2845 (Inside L.A. County) (213) 482-0000 (Outside L.A. County)

Building and Safety
(866) 4LA-CITY or (213) 473-3231
www.ladbs.org

Bulky Item Pickup:
Customer Service Call Center
No Public Counter
Los Angeles, CA 90013
T.F. (800) 773-2489
Ctx (213) 473-4180
TDD (213) 473-4112

City Attorney
(213) 978-1840
atty.lacity.org

City Business Licenses (Business Tax Certificate): Required for all entities doing business within the City of Los Angeles.

Office of Finance, Tax & Permit Division
6262 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 110
Van Nuys 91401
(818) 374-6850

City of Los Angeles Building & Safety
6262 Van Nuys Blvd.
Van Nuys 91401
(888) 524-2845 (Inside L.A. County) (213) 482-0000 (Outside L.A. County)

City Clerk
(213) 978-1133
http://cityclerk.lacity.org 

City Council
The Los Angeles City Council meets every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10:00 a.m. in the John Ferraro Council Chambers, Room 340, City Hall, 200 North Spring Street Broadcast coverage of Council meetings can be seen on Channel 35 CityView
(213) 621-CITY

A dial-up telephone system allows the public to listen to live coverage of the Los Angeles City Public Meetings from any phone
(818) 904-9450
lacity.org/YourGovernment/CityCouncil

Commission on the Status of Women
(213) 978-0300
lawoman.lacity.org

Contract Administration
(213) 580-1382
bca.lacity.org/index.cfm

County Business Personal Property: Property used in the operation of a business such as machinery, equipment, trade fixtures, etc. and is taxable and subject to assessment. Business operations need to file a Business Property Statement annually with the Office of the Assessor declaring property on hand as of January 1 of each year. Generally those businesses with personal property and fixtures with a cost less that $100,000 are not required to file property taxes.
Office of the Assessor
Business Personal Property Assessments
13800 Balboa Blvd.
Sylmar 91342
(818) 833-6000

Cultural Affairs
(213) 202-5500
www.culturela.org

Department of Industrial Relations
Division of Workers&rsquo Compensation
6150 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 105
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 901-5367

Disability
(213) 485-6334
disability.lacity.org

Employment Development Department
Employment Tax Customer Service Office
800 Capitol Mall, MIC 83
Sacramento, CA 95814
1-888-745-3886
Registration Form for Employers: Required to file a registration within 15 days after paying more than $100 in wages to one or more employees. No distinction is made between full-time and part-tine or permanent and temporary employees in meeting this requirement.

Engineering
Constituent Services: (818) 374-4600
http://eng.lacity.org/index.cfm

Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN or SSN): Employers with employees, business partnerships, and corporations, must obtain an Employer Identification Number from the I.R.S. Businesses can obtain appropriate Federal income tax forms from this location.

IRS
Federal Building
6230 Van Nuys Blvd, 1st Floor
Van Nuys, CA 91401
800-829-1040

Fictitious Name Filing (DBA): Required if fictitious name is used. Name search can be completed on the Internet.
Business Name Filing & Registration
Van Nuys Branch Office
14340 W. Sylvan Street
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 374-7191

Finance
(213) 473-5901
finance.lacity.org

Fire
Emergency: 911 or (213) 485-6180

Fire Insurance: (818) 756-8561
If you live in a brush area and are having trouble getting fire insurance as a result of a neighbor's un-cleared brush, contact the Fire Department to report the hazard. The Los Angeles Fire Department offers an active program of fire prevention, including inspection of buildings and enforcement of laws relating to fire prevention. Call your local fire station for any fire hazard complaints. For Fire permits/inspections, call (213) 485-5977.   Brush Clearance Unit: (213) 374-1111
www.lafd.org

Fire Stations in the Third Council District~
Council District 3 is primarily serviced by the fire stations below.
Fire Station                    Community  Address               Telephone
73  Reseda                    7419 Reseda Blvd., 91335         (818) 756-8673
84  Woodland Hills       21050 Burbank Blvd., 91367        (818) 756-8684 
93  Tarzana                  19059 Ventura Blvd., 91356         (818) 756-8693
105 Woodland Hills         6345 Fallbrook Ave., 91367       (818) 756-8605 

Commercial Fire Prevention Unit: (818) 756-8561

Household Hazardous Waste
(800) 238-0173
www.lacsd.org/solidwaste/swfacilities/recyclecontact/hhw_e_waste/default.asp

Housing
(866) 557-7368
lahd.lacity.org

Housing Authority
(213) 252-2500
www.hacla.org

Human Relations Commission
(213) 978-1660
hrc.lacity.org

Land Use Permit: Zone change, variance, conditional use permit
6262 Van Nuys Blvd.
Van Nuys 91401
(888) 524-2845 (Inside L.A. County) (213) 482-0000 (Outside L.A. County)

Libraries

Encino-Tarzana Branch
(818) 343-1983
18231 Ventura Blvd. Tarzana 91356
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Los Angeles Public Central Library
(213) 228-7000
(213) 228-7272
630 W 5th Street, Los Angeles 90071
www.lapl.org
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Platt Library Branch
(818) 340-9386
23600 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills 91367
Visit Website

West Valley Regional Library
(818) 756-9806
19036 Vanowen St., Reseda 91335
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Woodland Hills Branch
(818) 226-0017
22200 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills 91364
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Los Angeles DepWater and Power
(800) 342-5397 (24 hours)
www.ladwp.com

Occupational Safety & Health Information: Businesses with employees must prepare an Injury and Illness Prevention Plan. The state provides a no-fee consultation service to assist employers with preventing unsafe working conditions and workplace hazards.

Cal/OSHA Consultation Services
320 W. Fourth St., Room 850
Los Angeles 900136
(213) 576-7451

Planning
(213) 482-7077
cityplanning.lacity.org/

Police
Emergency: 911
Non-Emergency: (877) 275-5273
24 Hour Anonymous Tip Line: (877) 529-3855
www.lapdonline.com

LAPD Topanga
21501 Schoenborn Street
Canoga Park, CA 91304
818-756-4800 Phone
www.lapdtopangapolice.com

Police Department     213-928-8223
West Valley~Front Desk      818-374-7611
Senior Lead Officers~West Valley    818-756-7630

WEST VALLEY AREA
19020 Vanowen Street
Reseda, CA 91335
Emergency: 911
Non-Emergency: (818) 374-7611
Community Relations/Crime Prevention: (818) 374-1694
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Proof of Residency Requirement: Employees hired after November 6, 1986 must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
US Immigration and Naturalization Service
Los Angeles District Office
300 North Los Angeles Street, Room 1001
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(800) 357-2099

Public Works
(213) 978 - 0259
bpw.lacity.org

Recreation and Parks
(888) 527-2757
www.laparks.org

Sanitation
Recycling and Refuse Collection Service: (800) 773-2489
Bulky Item Pick-Up: (800) 773-2489
Household Hazardous Waste and Used Motor Oil Recycling: (800) 988-6942
lacitysan.org

State Corporation, Company or Partnership Filings: If you are considering becoming a corporation (either stock or nonprofit), a limited liability company, or a partnership (limited, limited liability, or general), you must file with the Secretary of State&rsquo s Office
Secretary of State
Business Programs Division
1500 11th Street
Sacramento 95814
(916) 657-5448

State Board of Equalization
Sales & Use Tax Division
15350 Sherman Way, Suite 250, Van Nuys
(818) 904-2300.

State Income Tax Information: Businesses should obtain the appropriate State income tax forms from the Franchise Tax Board.
Franchise Tax Board
15350 Sherman Way, Suite 100
Van Nuys, CA 91406-4203
(800) 852-5711

Street Services
(800) 996-2489
Graffiti Removal: (866) 4LA-CITY or 311
bss.lacity.org

Tree Trimming
(213) 978 - 0259
bpw.lacity.org

Wage & Hour Laws: Businesses with employees must comply with laws establishing minimum standards for wages, hours, and working conditions
Department of Industrial Relations
6150 Van Nuys Blvd., Room 206
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 901-5315

Water and Power
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
(800) 342-5397 (24 hours)
www.ladwp.com

Workers' Compensation Information: Businesses with employees must maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance coverage on either a self-insured basis, or provided through a commercial carrier, or the State Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund. 1933 South Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 744-4201

Zoning Approval: Permitted uses, development regulations, design review, sign permits, and parking regulations.

6262 Van Nuys Blvd.
Van Nuys 91401
311 For Zoning and Permit Information (888) 524-2845 (Inside L.A. County) (213) 482-0000 (Outside L.A. County)

OTHER USEFUL SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC

Department of Transportation
213 - 485-4184
Abandoned Vehicles - 800 - 222-6366
City Ride - 310 - 808-7433
Dial-a-Ride - 323 - 666-0895
Parking Violation Hotline - 213 - 972-4932
Immediate Parking Enforcement Dispatch - blocked driveways - 213 - 485-4184
Traffic Information - http://trafficinfo.lacity.org/
ladot.lacity.org

Filming
FilmLA, Inc.: (213) 977-8632
www.filmlainc.com

Homeless Services Authority
(213) 683-3333
Shelter Hotline: (800) 548-6047 or (800) 660-4026 (TDD)
www.lahsa.org/2007homelesscountreport.asp

Job Corps
(818) 267-3346
www.jobcorps.dol.gov

Public Safety/Public Assistance Numbers
Narcotics Hotline: (800) 662-2878
Narcotics/Substance Abuse Hotline: (800) 252-6465
24-Hour Anonymous Hotline: (877) 529-3855
Battered Woman Hotline: (310) 392-8381
Child Abuse Hotline: (800) 540-4000
Rape Hotline: (626) 793-3385
Suicide Hotline: (877) 727-4747
Terrorist Threats: (877) A-THREAT
Los Angeles Rape and Battering Hotline: (213) 626-3393
Youth Crisis Hotline: (800) 843-5200

SBDC (Small Business Development Center)
San Fernando, Santa Clarita and Antelope Valleys
COC University Center
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
661 362 5900
www.cocsbdc.org

Shopping Cart Removal
(800) 252-4613

Government Officials

President Joseph Biden
The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
(202) 456-1111 (202) 456-2461 Fax
http://www.whitehouse.gov/president
[email protected]

Governor Gavin Newsom
1021 O Street, Suite 9000
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 445-2841
1173 Sacramento, CA 95814
https://www.gov.ca.gov/contact/

Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, PH.D.
1500 11th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 653-6814
http://www.sos.ca.gov

State Senator State Senator Henry Stern, #27 District
5016 N. Parkway Calabasas, #222
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 876-3352 (818) 876-0802 Fax

Congressman Brad Sherman #27 District
(818) 501-9200 (818) 501-1554 Fax
5000 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 420
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
http://www.house.gov/sherman/
[email protected]

Mayor Karen Bass
(213) 978-0600 (213) 978-0656 Fax
200 North Spring Street, Room 303
Los Angeles, CA 90012
http://www.lacity.org/mayor/index.html
[email protected]

Los Angeles of Assessor
500 W. Temple St. Room 225
Los Angeles, CA 90012-2770
(888) 807-2111
http://assessor.lacounty.gov

Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath LA County Board Of Supervisors
Hall of Administration 500 West Temple Street 8th
Los Angeles CA 90012
Phone: (256)499-5682
Web: https://lindseyhorvath.lacounty.gov/
Email: [email protected]

Los Angeles Kenneth Mejia, CPA
200 N. Main Street, Suite 300
 Los Angeles, CA 90012
 (213) 978-7200 Phone (213) 978-7211 Fax
www.controller.lacity.gov
[email protected]

Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel
16501 Ventura Blvd., Suite 620
Encino CA 91436
Phone: (818)380-2460   Fax: (818)902-0764
Web: www.asmdc.org/members/a45/
[email protected]

Councilman Bob Blumenfield
19040 Vanowen St.
Reseda CA, 91335
(818) 774-4330 (818) 756-9179 Fax  
http://www.cd3.lacity.org
[email protected]

Councilmember Nithya Raman
200 N Spring St, Suite 415
Los Angeles CA 90012
Phone: (213)473-7004
Web: www.councildistrict4.lacity.org/about/district
Email: [email protected]
Alexandria Naseef
[email protected]