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Building Permits in Imperial Beach, California

Access 29,702 building permits issued in Imperial Beach, California through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Imperial Beach open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

29,702
Total permits
796
Last 12 months
53
Last 30 days
+10%
vs same period prior year
Jul 22, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Electrical
114
Plumbing
108
Roofing
107
Solar
83
Interior remodel
50
Renovation
47
HVAC
45
Addition
38
Demolition
15
Signage
9

Permit data by trade in Imperial Beach

Drill into the most common permit categories in Imperial Beach.

Top contractors in Imperial Beach

Most active contractors by permit volume in Imperial Beach.

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-07-22TEP-26-0424506 DAHLIAOther2,305' Total Aerial Fiber
2026-07-22ELER-26-04211128 ONEONTAElectricalAdding recess lighting to living room, bedroom, and kitchen.
2026-07-22TRANS-26-0423OtherUB military BOAT
2026-07-22TEP-26-04111021 11THRenovationPUBLIC WORKS OFFSITE WORK REMOVE & REPLACE CITY SIDEWALK CURB & GUTTER &am...
2026-07-21TRANS-26-0419OtherBENNETT MOTOR EXPRESS LLC - MILITARY BOAT
2026-07-21TEP-26-0422828 FLORENCEOther1,152' Total Aerial Fiber
2026-07-21BLDC-26-0418526 11THRenovationRepair 2X2 area of plywood on deck
2026-07-21PLMR-26-04161119 HEMLOCKPlumbingreplace 50 gal water heater
2026-07-21TEP-26-0420455 PALMPlumbingTemporary Encroachment for Water and Sewer work.
2026-07-20ELER-26-0417192 ELKWOODElectricalREMOVE AND REPLACE 6 METER 600 AMP SERVICE

Access Imperial Beach permit data via API

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

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

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Imperial Beach permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Imperial Beach 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 Imperial Beach data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Imperial Beach, California was issued on July 22, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Imperial Beach permits without an API key?

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

Can I export Imperial Beach permit data?

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

How long does an Imperial Beach building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Imperial Beach, California is 6 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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