City services
Need a couch picked up?
Request bulky-item pickup through MyLA311.
Go to resource ↗Reviewed Oct 28, 2026
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Your Neighborhood
Resource Guide
The fast route to city services, utilities, safety and property records. These LA City links apply to LA addresses; verify jurisdiction if your home is in West Hollywood.
Waste
Missed trash collection?
Report a missed pickup through MyLA311.
Go to resource ↗Reviewed Oct 28, 2026
Streets
Pothole, graffiti or dumping?
One service portal handles all three. Add a precise location and photo.
Go to resource ↗Reviewed Oct 28, 2026
Streets
Street tree needs attention?
Request a tree inspection or service through MyLA311.
Go to resource ↗Reviewed Oct 28, 2026
Utilities
Power out?
Check LADWP’s live outage map and report an outage.
Go to resource ↗Reviewed Nov 13, 2026
Utilities
Water trouble?
Use LADWP’s water outage and trouble resources.
Go to resource ↗Reviewed Nov 13, 2026
Safety
Smell gas?
Leave the area and call SoCalGas from a safe place: 1-800-427-2200. Call 911 for immediate danger.
Go to resource ↗Reviewed Nov 13, 2026
Safety
Police, non-emergency
LAPD non-emergency: 1-877-275-5273. Emergencies: 911.
Go to resource ↗Reviewed Oct 28, 2026
Property
Check a permit
Search City building records and permit history by address.
Go to resource ↗Reviewed Nov 13, 2026
Property
What can you build?
ZIMAS shows City zoning and parcel information. Confirm details with Planning before relying on them.
Go to resource ↗Reviewed Oct 28, 2026
Property
Home-sharing registration
LA City’s updated Home-Sharing Administrative Guidelines took effect September 28, 2026. Violation fines increased 3.6% on October 28; City Planning’s current FAQ lists the updated $3.42 per-night fee as effective October 29. Confirm eligibility and current amounts on the official page.
Go to resource ↗Reviewed Oct 28, 2026
Parking
Parking rules
Check posted curb signs and LADOT permit rules for your block. As checked October 28, LADOT says it is not accepting applications to establish new Preferential Parking Districts; existing permit services remain available.
Go to resource ↗Reviewed Oct 28, 2026
Parking
Street sweeping
Posted curb signs control. StreetsLA explains routes and schedule changes.
Go to resource ↗Reviewed Oct 28, 2026
Civic
Neighborhood council
Mid City West represents much of this area. Check its boundary map for your address.
Go to resource ↗Reviewed Nov 13, 2026
Safety
Earthquake prep
Make a kit and a household plan with Ready LA.
Go to resource ↗Reviewed Oct 27, 2026
Streets
Streetlight out?
Submit a streetlight repair request through MyLA311.
Go to resource ↗Reviewed Oct 28, 2026
Waste
recycLA holiday pickup?
For City of Los Angeles recycLA customers: collection falling on or after Thanksgiving (Nov 26) or Christmas (Dec 25), 2026 is delayed one day; Saturday collection is unchanged. Confirm your building’s provider. Do not apply this schedule to LASAN-serviced homes or West Hollywood.
Go to resource ↗Reviewed Nov 9, 2026
Each card shows its last successful review. LADWP outage, SoCalGas safety, LADBS records and Mid City West council links were successfully checked November 13, 2026. Other cards retain their last successful dates where today's checks were incomplete or unavailable. For an immediate emergency, call 911. Service eligibility, collection schedules and parking rules are address-specific. Home-sharing information is a summary of linked City materials, not legal advice.