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Building Permits in Hayward, California

Access 65,279 building permits issued in Hayward, California through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Hayward open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

65,279
Total permits
3,772
Last 12 months
340
Last 30 days
-22%
vs same period prior year
Aug 6, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Electrical
598
Roofing
477
Solar
363
Plumbing
360
Interior remodel
318
HVAC
287
Renovation
218
Fire alarm
195
Addition
131
Demolition
104

Permit data by trade in Hayward

Drill into the most common permit categories in Hayward.

Top contractors in Hayward

Most active contractors by permit volume in Hayward.

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-08-06BL-WH-2026-0021521692 WestfieldPlumbingapply permit for new water heater.
2026-08-06BL-MECHR-2026-0017025060 DaniaHVACReplacement of furnace and AC; same location.
2026-08-06BL-ROOF-2026-00280354 BerryRoofingRemove existing roofs (2), apply 30lb synthetic underlayment, install 22sq Class A...
2026-08-06BL-ELEC-2026-0004729583 MissionRenovationReplace existing conduit and feeders coming from the existing 400A panel feeding t...
2026-08-06BL-ELER-2026-0038526153 HickoryElectricalNeed to upgrade main panel to a 200 Amp
2026-08-06BL-ROOF-2026-0028224972 LucienRoofingA) NEW FRAMED PITCHED ROOF OVER EXISTING FLAT ROOF.
2026-08-06BL-PVSAPP-2026-0022822844 EvanswoodSolarRESIDENTIAL ESS & PV SOLAR, FLUSH ROOF MOUNT, GRID TIED, BATTERY BACKUP WHOLE ...
2026-08-06BL-PLUMR-2026-0011525406 CharlesPlumbingPipe burst the first 40ft. Pot hole has already been done at house we will need to...
2026-08-06BL-ELER-2026-00386495 LaurelElectricalReplace existing single 200amps meter with dual meters to serve the new adu at 493...
2026-08-06FP-SPK-2026-0005721015 SkywestFire alarmTenant impovement to existing fire sprinkler system to adjust to new office layout.

Access Hayward permit data via API

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

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

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Hayward permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Hayward 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 Hayward data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Hayward, California was issued on August 6, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Hayward permits without an API key?

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

Can I export Hayward permit data?

Yes. CSV export is available on every plan, including free, with the row cap rising by tier. Real-time webhooks for changed permits are on the Developer plan and above.

How long does a Hayward building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Hayward, 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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