Building Permits in Riverside County, California

PermitStack indexes 1,259,630 building permits issued in Riverside County, California, with 40,802 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

1,259,630
Total permits
40,802
Last 12 months
4,184
Last 30 days
-14%
vs same period prior year
May 20, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Solar
3,536
Roofing
1,173
Electrical
1,092
Fire alarm
1,067
Plumbing
960
Pool
876
HVAC
755
Grading
649
Renovation
468
Addition
334

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-05-20BRPC000128-12-2017OtherCONCRETE CASTING
2026-05-20BRPC210509OtherWATER METER INSTALLATION
2026-05-20BRPC000569-01-2018OtherSMOG INSPECTION AUTO REPAIRS
2026-05-20BRPC250441OtherHOME BASED: HANDCRAFTED NATURAL PRODUCTS.
2026-05-20BRPC220478OtherHOMEBASE, SHEET METAL CONTRACTOR
2026-05-19BRPC031887OtherPRINTING AND MAILING
2026-05-18FPESS2600481OtherBXX2600464/BEL2600996 (2) 10KWH ENPHASE IQ BATTERY 10C ESS, TOTAL 20KWH
2026-05-18FPRBP2600433OtherTR 30760-2 ARCHITECTURAL (BSD2600021) AND WALL (BSD2500064) PLAN REVIEW
2026-05-18FPFAS2600095HVACFIRE ALARM SYSTEM FOR FPCBP2600041 UNDER ARMOUR SUITE 101 INSTALL AN EXTENSION TO ...
2026-05-18FPFSS2404313Fire alarmFM 0541-001-2596-6 – BUILDING 6 EXTENDED RESIDENTIAL CARE. RUSH WELLNESS VILLAGE B...

Access Riverside County permit data via API

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

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

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Riverside County permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Riverside County open data portal (ArcGIS Hub) 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 Riverside County data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Riverside County, California was issued on May 20, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Riverside County permits without an API key?

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

Can I export Riverside County permit data?

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

How long does a Riverside County building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Riverside County, California is 19 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.

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