Building Permits in Elk Grove, California

Access 185,632 building permits issued in Elk Grove, California through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Elk Grove open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

185,632
Total permits
6,869
Last 12 months
482
Last 30 days
-33%
vs same period prior year
May 12, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Solar
1,227
HVAC
1,152
Plumbing
921
Electrical
606
Mechanical
363
Roofing
248
Renovation
194
Interior remodel
167
Pool
83
Signage
67

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-05-1226-023129928 MEADOW OAK CIROtherInstall 23 Total Big Squares (2,300 sqft) Owens Corning Cool
2026-05-1226-0230610173 MOSAIC WAYMechanical5 TON AC AND COIL CHANGEOUT
2026-05-1226-023137517 UNSER WAYElectricalReplace msp 125a with 125a, minor stucco patch around msp
2026-05-1226-023025117 MARINO CTHVACREMOVE/REPLACE HVAC GAS/ELECTRIC SPLIT SYSTEM LIKE FOR LIKE.
2026-05-1226-021389012 PLAZA PARK DRPlumbingExterior Sewer line Replacement via trenchless Methods
2026-05-1226-021184006 HAACK WAYEV charger32A EVSE & MPU 125A to 200A
2026-05-1226-022988963 N CAMDEN DRHVACHVAC c/o like for like split system 5 ton
2026-05-1226-023059535 LITTLE RAPIDS WAYMechanical3 TON GAS TO HP SPLIT SYSTEM CONVERSION ATTIC/GROUND
2026-05-1226-018049670 BRUCEVILLE RDOtherOverlay 145 SQ with single ply 60 mil TPO
2026-05-1226-023167024 ELVORA WAYHVAC3-ton Midea 16 SEER heat pump conversation split in attic.

Access Elk Grove permit data via API

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

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

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Elk Grove permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Elk Grove open data portal (ArcGIS Hub) 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 Elk Grove data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Elk Grove, California was issued on May 12, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Elk Grove permits without an API key?

Yes — our free tier includes 1,000 requests per day, enough to search and filter Elk Grove permits interactively. Sign up for a free API key to get started.

Can I export Elk Grove permit data?

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

How long does an Elk Grove building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Elk Grove, California is 4 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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