Massage Establishment in Los Angeles County

About Massage Establishments

A "massage establishment" is a business that offers massage, massage services, or massage therapy. Any business that offers any combination of massage therapy and bath facilities shall be deemed a Massage Establishment.

On February 4, 2020, the Board of Supervisors approved new requirements for massage establishments to ensure public health protection. When health and safety codes are followed it prevents the spread of disease and helps keep the community and employees safe.

Read below to find out more information about obtaining permits, jurisdiction, and how to report problems if you observe health code violations at massage establishments.

The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health's Environmental Health Division (EHD) inspects massage establishments for compliance with health and safety codes to minimize the spread of disease. Massage establishments are inspected once a year for compliance with Los Angeles County Code Title 7, Title 8, Title 11 and Title 22. Each massage establishment is required to obtain a valid health permit from the Department of Public Health before massage services can be performed.

For more information and questions, please call (626) 813-3348 or email massageestablishment@ph.lacounty.gov.

The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health's Environmental Health Division is responsible for ensuring that all massage establishments within unincorporated areas and cities that have adopted the County's ordinance comply with Los Angeles County Code (LACC) and any applicable codes.

Currently, the following cities have adopted the County's massage ordinance: Malibu.

In general, any place of business where a massage is given by a massage technician for compensation (money) would require a public health permit if the business is in the unincorporated area of the County or in an incorporated city that adopted the County's massage ordinance. There are businesses that are not required to obtain a public health permit; please check our Massage Permit Exemption List .

To obtain a public health permit for a new massage establishment in the unincorporated area of the County, contact the Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning (DRP) at Info@planning.lacounty.gov.

In order to obtain a public health permit within the following cities that have adopted the County's massage ordinance: Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Diamond Bar, La CaƱada/Flintridge, Lancaster, Malibu, and Westlake Village, complete a Public Health Permit Application and Supplemental Application. Submit the forms to the Environmental Health Division of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health via e-mail to: massageestablishment@ph.lacounty.gov

For cities that have not adopted the County's massage ordinance, contact the city agency directly for massage establishment licensing requirements.

For Frequently Asked Questions please read our New Requirements for Massage Businesses .

Report a Problem

If you visit or receive service from a massage establishment without a proper public health permit or observe health code violations in an unincorporated area/city in Los Angeles County, you may report this issue by calling (888) 700-9995. In addition, you may also file your complaint online.

Contact Us

Monday - Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm

Tel: (626) 813-3348
Email: massageestablishment@ph.lacounty.gov.