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Building Permits in Riverside County, California

PermitStack indexes 1,259,630 building permits issued in Riverside County, California, with 39,074 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

1,259,630
Total permits
39,074
Last 12 months
1,291
Last 30 days
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
3,555
Roofing
1,105
Fire alarm
1,096
Electrical
1,031
Plumbing
915
Pool
829
HVAC
713
Grading
627
Renovation
442
Addition
317

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-05-20BRPC250441OtherHOME BASED: HANDCRAFTED NATURAL PRODUCTS.
2026-05-20BRPC210509OtherWATER METER INSTALLATION
2026-05-20BRPC000128-12-2017OtherCONCRETE CASTING
2026-05-20BRPC220478OtherHOMEBASE, SHEET METAL CONTRACTOR
2026-05-20BRPC000569-01-2018OtherSMOG INSPECTION AUTO REPAIRS
2026-05-19BRPC031887OtherPRINTING AND MAILING
2026-05-18FPRBP2502504Other(BRS2501059) 640 SQFT DETACHED ADU
2026-05-18FPUWP2500121OtherTR 32955-1 ESPLANADE WATER AND RECYCLED WATER IMPROVEMENT PLANS (PA 10)
2026-05-18FPRBP2600874OtherBAR2600078 CONVERT EXISTING ATTIC TO NEW MASTER BEDROOM (1375SQFT)
2026-05-18FPCBP2600238OtherFIRE SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR PERMIT #BGR2500332

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 20 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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