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Building Permits in Petaluma, California

Access 65,478 building permits issued in Petaluma, California through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Petaluma open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

65,478
Total permits
3,594
Last 12 months
294
Last 30 days
-6%
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.

Roofing
513
Plumbing
462
Interior remodel
424
HVAC
378
Electrical
298
Fire alarm
191
Solar
182
Signage
58
Battery
47
Addition
39

Permit data by trade in Petaluma

Drill into the most common permit categories in Petaluma.

Top contractors in Petaluma

Most active contractors by permit volume in Petaluma.

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
No recent permits.

Access Petaluma permit data via API

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

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

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Petaluma permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Petaluma 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 Petaluma data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Petaluma, 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 Petaluma permits without an API key?

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

Can I export Petaluma permit data?

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

How long does a Petaluma building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Petaluma, California is 3 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 Petaluma permit data in your app today

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

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