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Building Permits in Manhattan Beach, California

Access 184,264 building permits issued in Manhattan Beach, California through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Manhattan Beach open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

184,264
Total permits
5,581
Last 12 months
412
Last 30 days
+4%
vs same period prior year
Aug 2, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Addition
532
Roofing
332
Electrical
305
Solar
215
New construction
193
Fire alarm
169
Mechanical
167
Interior remodel
125
Demolition
119
Plumbing
111

Permit data by trade in Manhattan Beach

Drill into the most common permit categories in Manhattan Beach.

Top contractors in Manhattan Beach

Most active contractors by permit volume in Manhattan Beach.

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
No recent permits.

Access Manhattan Beach permit data via API

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

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

Other cities we cover

Related coverage in California and nationwide.

FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Manhattan Beach permit data?

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

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Manhattan Beach, California was issued on August 2, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Manhattan Beach permits without an API key?

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

Can I export Manhattan Beach permit data?

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

How long does a Manhattan Beach building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Manhattan Beach, California is 10 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.

Get Manhattan Beach permit data in your app today

Free tier covers 100 requests per day. No credit card required.

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