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Building Permits in Riverside County, California

PermitStack indexes 1,267,832 building permits issued in Riverside County, California, with 41,153 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

1,267,832
Total permits
41,153
Last 12 months
3,006
Last 30 days
-5%
vs same period prior year
Aug 5, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Solar
5,579
Fire alarm
3,526
Battery
2,734
Electrical
2,397
Grading
1,402
Plumbing
1,171
Pool
1,131
Roofing
1,064
HVAC
1,005
Addition
727

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
2026-08-05OALS2600122OtherTRACT 36365 HOA LANDSCAPING PLAN PC4 - ASSOCIATED WITH PPA240085
2026-08-05OAPT2603340GradingOWNER-BUILDER GRADING PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE. WO...
2026-08-05BEL2602114OtherPV GROUND MOUNT 11.89KW DC, 10.761 KW CEC AC, 35 PANELS, 1 INVERTER, 3 ESS, BACKUP...
2026-08-05FPESS2600859Other1 INVERTER, 1 ESS, 1 EXPANSION, NEW 125A LOAD CENTER, EXISTING SYSTEM
2026-08-05FPRBP2601587AdditionPROPOSED LIVING AREA ADDITION FOR AN EXISITNG HOUSE
2026-08-04FPFSS2601948Interior remodelRELOCATE EXISTING FIRE SPRINKLERS (4) TO ACCOMMODATE NEW WALL AND CEILING MODIFICA...
2026-08-04BEL2602105SolarSOLAR PV SYSTEM WITH 52 HANWHA Q.CELLS: Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ 410W PV MODULES WIT...
2026-08-04OAPT2603325OtherINSTALLATION OF AN ATTACHED ALUMAWOOD SOLID PATIO COVER, 10' X 26' & ...
2026-08-04BPL2600533HVACCHANGEOUT OF EXISTING GAS WATER HEATER TO 50 GALLON HYBRID ELECTRIC HEAT PUMP. (GA...
2026-08-04FPRBP2601583New constructionNEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE

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 5, 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 18 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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