Access 14,647 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.
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The 10 most recent permits issued in El Monte, California. Full dataset available via REST API.
| Issued | Permit # | Address | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | BLDR-00766-2026 | 5233 COGSWELL | Addition | CONVERTING (E) 427 SQFT GARAGE INTO AN ADU WITH AN ADDITION OF 372 SQFT; TOTAL 79... |
| 2026-07-22 | ELEC-01088-2026 | 4014 ESMERALDA | Electrical | MPU FROM 100 AMP TO 200 AMP AND (1)240 EV OUTLET |
| 2026-07-22 | ADDR-00051-2026 | 5410 COGSWELL | HVAC | NEW ADDRESS FOR NEW DETACHED ADU 579 SQ FT; 40 SQ FT PORCH; REMOVE (E) CARPORT; (2... |
| 2026-07-22 | ELEC-01089-2026 | 9521 CORTADA | Electrical | MPU FROM 100 AMP TO 200 AMP AND (1)240 EV OUTLET |
| 2026-07-22 | SOLAR-00610-2026 | 3126 Havenpark | Solar | 10 roof mounted PV modules (4.3 kW). 1 battery ESS unit (10 kWh) |
| 2026-07-22 | ADDR-00052-2026 | 4013 ROWLAND | Other | New Address for 4 ADU's Constructing (2) 518 sq ft, (1) 452 Sq ft and (1) 396 ... |
| 2026-07-22 | ADDR-00050-2026 | 10917 MONTECITO | Addition | NEW ADDRESS FOR CONVERTING (E) 400 FT GARAGE WITH ADDITION OF 342 FT TO CREATE 742... |
| 2026-07-22 | SOLAR-00609-2026 | 11335 RANCHITO | Solar | INSTALLATION SOLAR PV SYSTEM (16) PANELS 7.04 KWDC, ONE NEW BATTERY . |
| 2026-07-22 | ELEC-01090-2026 | 3590 DAYBREAK | Electrical | MPU FROM 100 AMP TO 200 AMP AND (1)240 EV OUTLET |
| 2026-07-22 | ALTER-01176-2026 | 12440 ELLIOTT | Interior remodel | AFTER THE FACT : KITCHEN AND BATHROOM REMODEL; CHANGED OUT 4 TOILETS ; LAVATORY FO... |
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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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.
Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for El Monte, California was issued on July 22, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.
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.
Yes. Paid plans support CSV export and periodic webhooks for changed permits.
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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