Access 49,663 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-20 | RMECH-07-26-71261 | 22281 NEWBRIDGE DR | HVAC | Change out (1) 4 ton heat pump in backyard, (1) 80k BTUs furnace and coil in attic... |
| 2026-07-20 | COMB-07-26-71255 | 22671 LAKE FOREST DR | Interior remodel | INT & EXT T.I. (11,728 SF) FOR "O'REILLY AUTO PARTS" STORE: Int... |
| 2026-07-20 | RESB-07-26-71251 | 25152 TIMBERCREEK CIR | Other | C/O (14) WINDOWS (SAME SIZE, SAME LOC). |
| 2026-07-20 | RMECH-07-26-71253 | 21133 CALLE DE PASEO | HVAC | Change out (1) 3 ton heat pump in backyard and (1) 36k BTUs air handler in attic (... |
| 2026-07-20 | RESB-07-26-71258 | 25555 FALLENWOOD | Renovation | Remove / Replace 16 windows, 1-sliding door, and 1-entry door (like-for-like, same... |
| 2026-07-17 | RMECH-07-26-71244 | 25885 TRABUCO RD | HVAC | Change out (1) 2.5 condenser in backyard and (1) 40k BTUs furnace in closet with 2... |
| 2026-07-17 | RELEC-07-26-71249 | 21852 BELLCROFT DR | Electrical | Extend the electric line in the backyard from an Existing outlet to a New outlet f... |
| 2026-07-17 | COMB-07-26-71242 | 21701 LAKE FOREST DR | Interior remodel | INSTALLATION OF (8) LEVEL3 CHARGING STATIONS INCLUDING (1) TRANSFORMER (WITH FOUND... |
| 2026-07-17 | RESB-07-26-71247 | 24671 SHADOWFAX DR | Roofing | GARAGE FIRE DAMAGED COMPLETE RE-CONSTRUCTION WITH NEW ROOF, AND REBUILD FRONT FACA... |
| 2026-07-17 | RELEC-07-26-71243 | 10 BALISE LN | Electrical | Installation of a New EV charger in garage. |
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 July 20, 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. Paid plans support CSV export and periodic webhooks for changed permits.
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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