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Building Permits in El Monte, California

Access 14,637 building permits issued in El Monte, California through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official El Monte open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

14,637
Total permits
2,748
Last 12 months
214
Last 30 days
+8%
vs same period prior year
Jul 21, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Electrical
535
Interior remodel
463
Roofing
416
Solar
202
Plumbing
140
Addition
130
Demolition
115
HVAC
95
New construction
84
Grading
64

Permit data by trade in El Monte

Drill into the most common permit categories in El Monte.

Top contractors in El Monte

Most active contractors by permit volume in El Monte.

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in El Monte, California. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-07-21BLDR-00763-202611645 EMERYAdditionCONVERT EXISTING ATTAHCED 400 SQ FT GARAGE INTO ADU WITH AN ADDITION OF 200 SQ F...
2026-07-21GRDG-000252-20263804 WINSTONGradingDevelopmental Impact Fee
2026-07-21ALTER-01172-20264694 BANNISTERAddition300 SQ FT ADDITION TO MAIN SFD AND REMODEL OF APPROX 240 SQFT ( TOTAL: 4 BEDROOM/...
2026-07-21ELEC-01081-20264008 GLEN 4008 GLEN WAY, EL MONTE, CA - 91731Solar100-200amps MPU this should have been included in the SolarApp approved SOLAR-0059...
2026-07-21BLDR-00765-20262805 Dee AvenueInterior remodelNEW DETACHED ADU 1000 SQFT ( TOTAL: 2 BEDROOMS / 2 BATHROOMS/ LIVING ROOM/ KITCHEN...
2026-07-21BOP-00813-202610828 MAINOtherRETAIL STORE
2026-07-21ROOF-01031-20262540 PARKWAYRoofingLAY OVER OF APPROX 21 SQUARES OF MAIN HOUSE ONLY; (E) ONLY 1 LAYER; (MUST COMPLY W...
2026-07-21ELEC-01087-20264725 EL MONTE 4725 EL MONTE AVE, EL MONTE, CA - 91ElectricalUpgrade Main Panel from 100amp to 200amp and install a 50amp 240V outlet
2026-07-21ELEC-01085-202611104 KLINGERMAN 11104 KLINGERMAN ST, EL MONTE, CAElectricalReplace current main panel to 200amp with 5 meter bank ;Add 5 x subpanel each 50amp
2026-07-21ELEC-01086-202611036 LOWER AZUSAElectricalMAIN PANEL UPGRADE FROM 100 AMP TO 200 AMP AND 1 EV OUTLET OF 240V

Access El Monte permit data via API

Query El Monte, California permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

# Search all El Monte permits issued this month
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
  "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=El%20Monte&state=CA&issued_after=2026-04-01"

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get El Monte permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official El Monte open data portal (the official city portal) daily. This is the same source used by the city's own public dashboards, normalized into a consistent JSON schema across our U.S. jurisdictions.

How current is the El Monte data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for El Monte, California was issued on July 21, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access El Monte permits without an API key?

Yes — our free tier includes 100 requests per day, enough to search and filter El Monte permits interactively. Sign up for a free API key to get started.

Can I export El Monte permit data?

Yes. Paid plans support CSV export and periodic webhooks for changed permits.

How long does an El Monte building permit take to issue?

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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