Access 48,636 building permits issued in Lake Forest, California through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Lake Forest open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.
Most common permit types issued in the last year.
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Most active contractors by permit volume in Lake Forest.
The 10 most recent permits issued in Lake Forest, California. Full dataset available via REST API.
| Issued | Permit # | Address | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-07 | RMECH-08-26-71437 | 59 TESSERA AV | Mechanical | Like-for-like change out (1) 5 ton AC and coil in back yard. |
| 2026-08-07 | RELEC-08-26-71438 | 21285 FOREST MEADOW DR | Electrical | Main panel upgrade to 200A. Installation of EV charger in garage. |
| 2026-08-07 | RMECH-08-26-71431 | 21801 SWEETGRASS CIR | HVAC | Change out (1) 4 ton AC unit in backyard and (1) furnace in garage (same size, sam... |
| 2026-08-06 | RELEC-08-26-71417 | 20941 NORTH HAMPTON WAY | Electrical | MAIN PANEL UPGRADE TO 200A ; INSTALL NEW EV CHARGER INSIDE GARAGE. |
| 2026-08-06 | RELEC-08-26-71428 | 21492 VINTAGE WAY | Electrical | Main panel upgrade to 200A. |
| 2026-08-06 | RMECH-08-26-71422 | 24751 CAMINO VILLA | HVAC | 1-AC Changeout (5 ton, in same backyard location); 1-Coil. |
| 2026-08-06 | RMECH-08-26-71424 | 22082 BROKEN BOW DR | Mechanical | 1-AC Changeout (3 ton, in same right side yard location); 1-Coil; 1-FAU Changeou... |
| 2026-08-06 | RESB-08-26-71429 | 25426 SAWMILL LN | Solar | REMOVE AND RE-INSTALL (E) PV SYSTEM (9.20 KW DC, 23 MODULES). |
| 2026-08-06 | RMECH-08-26-71427 | 22835 ORCHID CREEK LN | HVAC | Change out (1) 3 ton condenser in front yard, (1) 60k BTUs furnace and coil in att... |
| 2026-08-06 | RESB-08-26-71421 | 25652 RIMGATE DR | Interior remodel | Bathroom remodel to remove (1) tub and replace (1) new shower with premanufactured... |
Query Lake Forest, California permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.
# Search all Lake Forest permits issued this month curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \ "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=Lake%20Forest&state=CA&issued_after=2026-04-01"
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We ingest data directly from the official Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest, California was issued on August 7, 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 Lake Forest permits interactively. Sign up for a free API key to get started.
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.
Most Lake Forest 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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