Access 8,787 building permits issued in El Cajon, California through a single REST API, normalized into a consistent schema. Data through August 7, 2026.
Most common permit types issued in the last year.
Drill into the most common permit categories in El Cajon.
The most active contractors by permit volume in El Cajon, with a profile of each one's permit history. Counts are permits we hold for El Cajon.
Permit activity for individual ZIP codes in El Cajon, newest first by volume.
Every permit we hold for one El Cajon address (roof, HVAC, solar, additions, with dates and contractors) in a single call to /v1/property/history. Used by lenders for collateral review, insurers for roof and system age, and real estate teams for due diligence.
The 10 most recent permits issued in El Cajon, California. Full dataset available via REST API.
| Issued | Permit # | Address | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-07 | PL-2026-0114 | 316 MILLAR AVE | Plumbing | Rough-In |
| 2026-08-07 | MC-2026-0137 | 1299 E LEXINGTON AVE | Mechanical | Replacement of a 3 ton HP Full split system in same location |
| 2026-08-07 | OTCWH-2026-0181 | 664 S JOHNSON AVE | Plumbing | Replacement/converting gas water heater to tankless water heater. |
| 2026-08-07 | OTCWH-2026-0182 | 1627 CONO DR | Plumbing | Replacement of a 50 gal gas water heater in same location- like for like |
| 2026-08-07 | PL-2026-0115 | 673 WATERLOO AVE | Plumbing | OFFSET EXCAVATE AND EXPOSED SEWER APPROXIMATELY 5 FEET IN DEPTH, TUNNEL UNDER THE |
| 2026-08-07 | EL-2026-0258 | 1126 PEACH AVE | Electrical | In need of a temporary power permit |
| 2026-08-06 | PL-2026-0111 | 583 ANN ST | Plumbing | INSTALL TANKLESS WATER HEATER W/ DESIGNATED GAS LINE |
| 2026-08-06 | OTCWH-2026-0180 | 2502 BROWN DR | Plumbing | Replace Water Heater (Tank). |
| 2026-08-06 | OTCWH-2026-0178 | 934 HARRY ST | Plumbing | Replacement of a 50 gal gas water heater in same location |
| 2026-08-06 | PL-2026-0112 | 1374 SADDLEVIEW CT | Plumbing | INSTALL 2-WAY CLEANOUTS IN FRONT YARD |
Query El Cajon, California permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.
# Search El Cajon permits issued in the last 30 days curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \ "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=El%20Cajon&state=CA&issued_after=2026-09-23"
The official record sets behind this page, with the date each one's data runs through.
| Record set | Source | Permits | Data through | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permits | EnerGov permit portal | 8,787 | 2026-08-07 | Upstream access blocked since 2026-08-18 (66d) — the host refuses our requests (HTTP 403); we cannot confirm whether the source itself has stopped. |
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We ingest El Cajon's official permit records directly from the jurisdiction's own permit portal and normalize them into a consistent JSON schema across our U.S. jurisdictions.
The newest permit we hold for El Cajon, California is dated August 7, 2026. We re-read this source on a nightly schedule and publish the date the data runs through rather than the date we last polled. Upstream access blocked since 2026-08-18 (66d) — the host refuses our requests (HTTP 403); we cannot confirm whether the source itself has stopped.
Yes — search El Cajon permits free in the browser, no signup needed. The API needs a free key (100 requests per day, no credit card).
Yes. CSV export is available on every plan, including free, with the row cap rising by tier. Webhooks (Developer plan and up) push new permits after each nightly ingest.
The median time from permit filing to issuance in El Cajon, California is 21 days, based on permits issued in the last 12 months. Smaller permit types (residential alteration, electrical) typically issue faster; new construction and large additions usually take longer.
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