Access 44,220 building permits issued in Lake Forest, California through a single REST API, normalized into a consistent schema. Data through September 30, 2026.
Most common permit types issued in the last year.
Drill into the most common permit categories in Lake Forest.
The most active contractors by permit volume in Lake Forest, with a profile of each one's permit history. Counts are permits we hold for Lake Forest.
Permit activity for individual ZIP codes in Lake Forest, newest first by volume.
Every permit we hold for one Lake Forest address (roof, HVAC, solar, additions, with dates and contractors) in a single call to /v1/property/history. Used by lenders for collateral review, insurers for roof and system age, and real estate teams for due diligence.
The 10 most recent permits issued in Lake Forest, California. Full dataset available via REST API.
| Issued | Permit # | Address | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | RPLMB-09-26-71956 | 22072 SUMMIT HILL DR | Plumbing | C/O 50 GAL WATER HEATER IN GARAGE (SAME LOC). |
| 2026-09-30 | POOL-09-26-71946 | 22035 RIO GRANDE CIR | HVAC | Construction of a (N) In-Ground Swimming Pool (328 SF) and (N) Spa (49 SF) with a ... |
| 2026-09-30 | RMECH-09-26-71957 | 22059 NEWBRIDGE DR | Mechanical | C/O 3T CONDENSER IN LEFT SIDEYARD (SAME LOC), 60K BTU FAU IN ATTIC (SAME LOC), COI... |
| 2026-09-30 | RESB-09-26-71954 | 23282 DUNE MEAR RD | HVAC | INTERIOR REMODEL - 4 BATH REMODELS (all R/R in same locations), KITCHEN REMODEL (R... |
| 2026-09-30 | RESB-06-26-70842 | 23961 LARKWOOD LN | HVAC | ADDITION OF (375 SF) TO CONSTRUCT NEW PLAY ROOM. -UP TO 25 LIGHTS/SW/REC -RELOC... |
| 2026-09-30 | COMB-09-26-71958 | 25242 ARCTIC OCEAN DR | Demolition | REMOVE THE UNPERMITTED TESTING EQUIPMENT AND ITS ENCLOSURE. |
| 2026-09-30 | RELEC-09-26-71952 | 19 SNAPDRAGON | Electrical | Installation of (2) EV outlets in garage. |
| 2026-09-30 | RESB-09-26-71955 | 19376 CASCADE DR | Renovation | Remove and replace (4) windows (same size, same location).*** THIS ADDRESS IS IN V... |
| 2026-09-30 | RESB-09-26-71953 | 25025 CASTLEWOOD | Renovation | C/O (4) WINDOWS AND (1) DOOR (SAM SIZE, SAME LOCATIONS). |
| 2026-09-30 | RELEC-09-26-71959 | 23045 EL CABALLO ST | Electrical | Main panel upgrade to 200A. |
Query Lake Forest, California permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.
# Search Lake Forest permits issued in the last 30 days curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \ "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=Lake%20Forest&state=CA&issued_after=2026-09-23"
The official record sets behind this page, with the date each one's data runs through.
| Record set | Source | Permits | Data through | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permits | EnerGov permit portal | 44,220 | 2026-09-30 | Upstream access blocked since 2026-08-18 (66d) — the host refuses our requests (HTTP 403); we cannot confirm whether the source itself has stopped. |
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We ingest Lake Forest's official permit records directly from the jurisdiction's own permit portal and normalize them into a consistent JSON schema across our U.S. jurisdictions.
The newest permit we hold for Lake Forest, California is dated September 30, 2026. We re-read this source on a nightly schedule and publish the date the data runs through rather than the date we last polled. Upstream access blocked since 2026-08-18 (66d) — the host refuses our requests (HTTP 403); we cannot confirm whether the source itself has stopped.
Yes — search Lake Forest permits free in the browser, no signup needed. The API needs a free key (100 requests per day, no credit card).
Yes. CSV export is available on every plan, including free, with the row cap rising by tier. Webhooks (Developer plan and up) push new permits after each nightly ingest.
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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