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Building Permits in Riverside County, California

PermitStack indexes 1,268,748 building permits issued in Riverside County, California, with 40,956 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

1,268,748
Total permits
40,956
Last 12 months
2,576
Last 30 days
-15%
vs same period prior year
Aug 14, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Solar
5,500
Fire alarm
3,505
Battery
2,697
Electrical
2,415
Grading
1,399
Renovation
1,201
Plumbing
1,160
Pool
1,116
Roofing
1,063
HVAC
1,022

Permit data by trade in Riverside County

Drill into the most common permit categories in Riverside County.

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-08-14OAPT260350426660 DEL ROSA DRRenovationMAIN SERVICE PANEL UPGRADE TO 200A
2026-08-14BSP260025031850 PAT RDHVACPOOL & SPA: POOL: 23'6"X13'6" 228SQFT SPA: 7' DI...
2026-08-14OAPT260350739521 SALINAS DRRenovationPANEL REPLACEMENT 100-200 AMPS - SAME LOCATION
2026-08-14OAPT260350825084 STEINER DRElectricalPANEL REPLACEMENT 100-200 AMP SAME LOCATION
2026-08-14OAPT260350536101 GLENOAKS RDInterior remodelTENANT IMPROVEMENT: INTERIOR ALTERATION IN EXISTING SHELL FOR DELI, NEW DEH APPROV...
2026-08-14FPRBP260165018845 BROWN STOtherNEW 1224 SQ FT 2ND UNIT MANUFACTURED HOME
2026-08-14OAPT260350657020 MONROE STOtherNEW, ONE-STORY, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
2026-08-14FPESS260090518025 ALEXANDER STSolarPV ROOF MOUNT 8.2KW DC, 7.422 KW CEC AC, 20 PANELS, 1 INVERTER, 1 ESS, 1 EXPANSION...
2026-08-14BSP260025135606 PORCELAIN CTPoolREQUESTING PERMITS TO BUILD A POOL AND SPA IN MY BACKYARD. PLEASE SEE THE ENGINEER...
2026-08-13BMR26007330 UNASSIGNED 721262015Other1,840 SQ. FT. SITE PREP FOR NEW MOBILEHOME (24' X 60', 40' X 10')

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 August 14, 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. CSV export is available on every plan, including free, with the row cap rising by tier. Real-time webhooks for changed permits are on the Developer plan and above.

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

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Riverside County, California is 17 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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