Access 9,299 building permits issued in El Cajon, California through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official El Cajon open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.
Most common permit types issued in the last year.
The 10 most recent permits issued in El Cajon, California. Full dataset available via REST API.
| Issued | Permit # | Address | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-04 | EP-2026-0394 | 1080 MAGNOLIA | Renovation | HWD will excavate to replace a broken 6" gate valve. |
| 2026-06-04 | PL-2026-0068 | 486 SKYWOOD | Plumbing | installation of water softener |
| 2026-06-04 | OTCWH-2026-0150 | 215 MINNESOTA | Plumbing | REPLACING GAS TANKED WATER HEATER WITH TANKLESS WATER |
| 2026-06-02 | MC-2026-0053 | 416 GARFIELD | HVAC | R/R AC, COIL, FURNACE |
| 2026-06-02 | EP-2026-0386 | 398 EL CAJON | Other | HWD will excavate within the planter area to install a new 2" water service f... |
| 2026-06-02 | MC-2026-0074 | 2162 WINDMILL VIEW | HVAC | Furnace and heat pump replacment |
| 2026-06-02 | BP-2026-0112 | 370 RICHFIELD | Addition | PROPOSED ADDITION - MASTER BEDROOM AND BATH, LAUNDRY ROOM AND STORAGE ROOM. |
| 2026-06-01 | BP-2026-0265 | 1907 ALTOZANO | Interior remodel | remove and replace 1 Patio door |
| 2026-05-29 | MC-2026-0072 | 2051 MARSHALL | HVAC | Changeout 60k air handler and 5T heat pump condenser - same locations. No ductwork. |
| 2026-05-29 | PL-2026-0063 | 1348 HACIENDA | Plumbing | DRAIN REPIPE REPAIR/LINER |
Query El Cajon, California permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.
# Search all El Cajon permits issued this month curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \ "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=El%20Cajon&state=CA&issued_after=2026-04-01"
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We ingest data directly from the official El Cajon 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.
Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for El Cajon, California was issued on June 5, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.
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Yes. Paid plans support CSV export and periodic webhooks for changed permits.
The median time from permit filing to issuance in El Cajon, California is 21 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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