Leasing port property from the Harbor Department, whether on a long-term or short-term basis, involves the completion of an Application for Port Permit (APP). The APP Form is available below, and along with all required attachments, should be submitted to
developmentpermits@portla.org.
Prospective Tenants
Please be prepared to submit the following:
1. Property Location Aerial Map
2. Site Plan/Plot Plan (include the dimensions of the property being requested)
3. Business References
4. Credit References
5. Financial Statements for the preceding 2 fiscal years
6. Resume of prospective tenant’s experience in the industry related to this request
7. City of Los Angeles Business License (Business Tax Registration Certificate)
If the request for property involves proposing modifications to the existing conditions of said property (i.e. construction, demolition, installation of fencing, lighting, other equipment, etc.), electronic copies of engineering drawings, calculations, and any other related engineering documents*, signed and stamped by a State of California-licensed engineer may also be required.
***Hard copies of the engineering documents may be requested by Port staff during the permitting process.
For large projects, applicants may be asked to complete the Supplemental Environmental Form for additional environmental review.
Current Tenants
Please be prepared to submit the following:
1. Property Location Aerial Map
2. Site Plan/Plot Plan (include the dimensions of the property being requested)
If the request for property involves proposing modifications to the existing conditions of said property (i.e. construction, demolition, installation of fencing, lighting, other equipment, etc.), electronic copies of engineering drawings, calculations, and any other related engineering documents, signed and stamped by a State of California-licensed engineer may also be required.
***Hard copies of the engineering documents may be requested by Port staff during the permitting process.
