Consumer Protection

Protect yourself and your property by hiring a licensed landscape architect. Many designers have websites that give examples of work they have designed but consumers may not know the difference between a Landscape Architect, Designer or Landscape Contractor. In order to be called a Landscape Architect or Landscape Contractor, both types of professionals must be licensed by their state licensing agency.

We have provided examples of the difference between the types of professionals that you may be looking for, a consumer brochure to know how to select a professional and have included links to the licensing websites to protect you from unlicensed contractors.

How to Find the Right Professionals

LATC Consumer Guide – PDF

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, DESIGNER, AND LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS – PDF

CONSUMER TIPS FOR DESIGN PROJECTS – PDF

PERMITTED PRACTICES CHART – PDF

State Licensing Agency Resources

LA LICENSURE HANDBOOK

Landscape Architects Technical Committee Website – www.latc.ca.gov

LICENSEE SEARCH – LATC.CA.GOV

LICENSEE PRACTICE ACT

LICENSEE PRACTICE ACT STATUTES AND REGULATIONS – LATC.CA.GOV

LATC Publications and Reports

LATC CONTACT INFO – LATC.CA.GOV

Landscape Contractor Licensing Board Website Link

Consumer Complaints and Enforcement Actions

CONSUMER COMPLAINT FORM – LATC.CA.GOV

ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS – LATC.CA.GOV

Check with a local ASLA Chapter near you to find a qualified Landscape Architect.
Chapter website links are on our Homepage.

LATC Contact Info

Landscape Architects Technical Committee

2420 Del Paso Road, Suite 105
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 575-7230
Fax: (916) 575-7283
Web site: www.latc.ca.gov
Email: latc@dca.ca.gov
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Days: Monday–Friday (except state holidays)