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Mayor sends LAFD fee increases to City Council for approval

Fire inspection, permit, brush clearance and hazardous materials fees would rise, with the package projected to bring in $57.4 million.

City Council· posted Sep 4Report$57M

Businesses, building owners and film productions would pay more for Fire Department inspections, permits and plan reviews, while some high-rise and brush inspection charges drop. The Board of Fire Commissioners approved the schedule on August 18, 2026, and the Mayor transmitted it to the City Council for approval.

What happens next

City Council consideration and approval, after which the fee resolution would be published

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