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Building Permits in Imperial Beach, California

Access 29,037 building permits issued in Imperial Beach, California through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Imperial Beach open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

29,037
Total permits
693
Last 12 months
45
Last 30 days
-10%
vs same period prior year
Aug 6, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Electrical
107
Roofing
106
Plumbing
92
Solar
81
Interior remodel
51
HVAC
48
Addition
39
Renovation
26
Demolition
15
Signage
8

Permit data by trade in Imperial Beach

Drill into the most common permit categories in Imperial Beach.

Top contractors in Imperial Beach

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Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-08-06PLMR-26-04671123 IMPERIAL BEACHPlumbingWe will replace approximately 20ft of sewer line that has a belly. Line is about 3...
2026-08-06BLDR-26-0468605 DAHLIAInterior remodelPROPOSED NEW DETACHED ACCESORY DWELLING UNIT (A.D.U) CONSISTING 2 BEDROOMS, 1 BATH...
2026-08-06MECR-26-0466510 07THHVACChange out the double-wall heater
2026-08-05BLDR-26-0465141 EBONYRoofing9Sq roof overlay with 30yr dimensional shingles with 1.5SQ torch attached at the b...
2026-08-05BLDR-26-0463817 HOLLYDemolitionDemolish existing 3 bedroom/2 bath SFR. Construct New 3 bedroom / 3 bath SFR.
2026-08-05MECR-26-04621315 HEMLOCKHVACwall heater 35k
2026-08-03BLDR-26-0458280 DAISYElectricalDemo and replace underground sewer. Demo cast iron pipes in kitchen and potential...
2026-08-03BLDR-26-0454817 HOLLYOtherNew 2 bedroom/ 2 Bath ADU (associated permit: BLDR-26-0455)
2026-08-03BLDR-26-04571019 10THAdditionSFD 1 - 843 sq ft remodel with 110 sq ft addition. New Attached 2-car garage (43...
2026-08-03SIGN-26-0444876 SEACOASTElectricalSign A: (1) Illuminated Wall Sign 21.00 SF / Sign B: (1) Illuminated Wall Sign 25....

Access Imperial Beach permit data via API

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

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

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Imperial Beach permit data?

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

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Imperial Beach, California was issued on August 6, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Imperial Beach permits without an API key?

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

Can I export Imperial Beach 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 an Imperial Beach building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Imperial Beach, California is 7 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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