Access 40,655 building permits issued in El Monte, California through a single REST API, normalized into a consistent schema. Data through August 9, 2026.
Most common permit types issued in the last year.
Drill into the most common permit categories in El Monte.
The most active contractors by permit volume in El Monte, with a profile of each one's permit history. Counts are permits we hold for El Monte.
Permit activity for individual ZIP codes in El Monte, newest first by volume.
Every permit we hold for one El Monte 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 Monte, California. Full dataset available via REST API.
| Issued | Permit # | Address | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-09 | ELEC-01120-2026 | 3726 PENN MAR AVE 3726 PENN MAR AVE, EL MONTE, CA | Electrical | Upgrade main meter panel from 100 Amps to 200 Amps. |
| 2026-08-08 | ELEC-01119-2026 | 4610 WHISTLER AVE 4610 WHISTLER AVE, EL MONTE, CA | Electrical | Main panel upgrade from 100A to 225A main panel bus with a 200 amp main breaker |
| 2026-08-06 | ALTER-01192-2026 | 10335 RIO HONDO PKWY | Roofing | TEAR OFF AND RE-ROOF PORTION OF THE MAIN HOUSE APPROX 13 SQUARES; REMOVE ALL UNPER... |
| 2026-08-06 | BLDC-00412-2026 | 2517 TYLER AVE | Interior remodel | LEGALIZE CAR LIFT; (N)ALIGNMENT MACHINE; AIR COMPRESSOR; PORTABLE MACHINE; NEW PAR... |
| 2026-08-06 | ELEC-01118-2026 | 3310 ASHER ST | Electrical | MAIN PANEL UPGRADE TO 200 AMP & 240 VOLT EV OUTLET |
| 2026-08-06 | ALTER-01191-2026 | 4326 COGSWELL RD | HVAC | REMOVE UNPERMITTED STRUCTURE APPROX 200 SQFT; REMOVE UNPERMITTED GARAGE ADDITION A... |
| 2026-08-06 | MECH-00219-2026 | 11422 FAIRVIEW ST | HVAC | CHANGEOUT AND INSTALLING NEW 5TON INDOOR COIL AT BACKYARD, AND 100K BTU'S FUR... |
| 2026-08-06 | ALTER-01193-2026 | 10335 RIO HONDO PKWY | Addition | 122 SF ADDITION TO ADD BATHROOM TO SFR ( TOTAL 2 BEDROOMS/2 BATHROOMS/LIVING ROOM/... |
| 2026-08-06 | ROOF-01053-2026 | 4324 ELROVIA AVE | Roofing | REMOVE (E ) COMP SHINGLES AND REPLACE WITH (N) COOL ROOF COMP SHINGLES ( MUST COMP... |
| 2026-08-06 | PLMB-00397-2026 | 11939 LAMBERT AVE | Plumbing | NEW 4" 50FT SEWER LATERAL FROM PROPERTY TO CITY MAIN . |
Query El Monte, California permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.
# Search El Monte permits issued in the last 30 days curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \ "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=El%20Monte&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 | 40,655 | 2026-08-09 | 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 Monte'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 Monte, California is dated August 9, 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.
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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.
Most El Monte permits are issued on the same day they are filed, reflecting electronic submission and same-day processing for routine permit types. Larger or more complex projects (new construction, major additions) often take longer.
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