LOCATIONS

The first step when creating a new case in EPIC-LA is to identify the location of the business, permit, or project. This can be done by searching for and selecting the correct address and/or parcel by using the Address or Parcel Information Search box or by using the EPIC-LA map feature.

After selecting a location, the system will perform a check to make sure the selected location is within the scope of the new case type that you are trying to establish. For instance, if you are applying for a building permit in the unincorporated County yet you chose a location within the City of Los Angeles, the system will prompt you with a warning.

Searching by Site Address

When the project site or business has an existing site address, you may elect to search for the project location by entering the site address in the Address Information Search box. The system will return a list of matches of which you can select the correct address. If the project site or business also has a separate mailing address, do NOT use this mailing address to search for the project location.

Tips when entering the address:

  • Enter just the house number and the street name. When entering all parts of an address including directions, suffixes, and fractions, the system may not find your address. By entering less information, the system may return a slightly larger list of matches, but your correct address will probably be in the list of matches.
  • Do NOT use a site’s separate mailing address (like a PO Box) to search for the project location.
  • After finding and selecting the correct address, the parcel will also be added to the project location.


Searching by Parcel AIN

In many instances, you will want to search for the project location by using the parcel’s Assessor Identification Number (AIN). In addition, when the project site is vacant land there will generally NOT be a valid address for which you can search. You may enter the AIN in the Parcel Information Search box. The system will return a list of matches of which you can select the correct one. For larger projects that encompass more than one parcel, please repeat this process to add each parcel that is part of the project.

Tips when entering the Parcel AIN:

  • Enter the full 10 digit number WITHOUT the dashes that frequently are displayed as part of the AIN. Use “1234567890” instead of “1234-567-890”
  • After selecting the correct parcel, if there is more than one address associated with that parcel (like at a small shopping center or multi-tenant office building), a list of addresses will be shown. Select the correct address for your project location.


How do I locate my parcel Assessor’s Identification Number (AIN)?

The parcel Assessor's Identification Number or AIN is the main indexing system used for parcel identification purposes. The AIN is a ten-digit number assigned to each piece of real property in Los Angeles County and is used on tax bills and correspondence to identify real property. The ten-digit AIN (1234-056-789) is made up of a four-digit Map Book Number, a three-digit Page Number and a three-digit Parcel Number.

You can locate your AIN in various ways:

  • The AIN can be found on your deed
  • The AIN can be found on your title report (which you received when you acquired title insurance)
  • The AIN can be found on your "Annual Property Tax Bill” or “Supplemental Property Tax Bill”