What does “Waiting for Applicant” mean on a building permit?
Also shown as: Waiting for Applicant (EPIC-LA)
On the EPIC-LA portal (LA County EPIC-LA / Accela), 'Waiting for Applicant' is the correction state: the city has done its part and is waiting on you to respond — typically to submit corrections, provide a missing document, or pay a fee. The phase-derivation rules explicitly classify this as EPIC-LA's correction keyword, equivalent to 'Corrections Required' on other portals.
What should you do when a permit shows “Waiting for Applicant”?
Check the portal and any city correspondence for exactly what is being requested, then provide it — corrected plans, a missing form, or a payment. The ball is in your court, and the permit will not move until you respond. Once you resubmit, the city resumes its review.
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