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August 2026 Building Permits

Official permit data from Glendale — updated Mon, Wed & Fri from the county permitting office.

Glendale, CA issued 618 building permits in August 2026, up 1% from the prior month. The most active zip code was 91208 with 117 permits. Roofing Permit (All Structures) was the top permit type, making up 13% of all permits issued.

Permits issued
618
vs. prior month
+1%
613 last month
Most active zip
91208
117 permits
Top permit type
Roofing Permit (All Structures)
13% of total

Permit activity by zip code

Top 10 zip codes by permit volume — August 2026

91208
117
91206
102
91201
75
91214
67
91202
61
91205
60
91204
43
91203
35
91207
35
91210
19

Permits by type

August 2026 · Glendale, CA

Roofing Permit (All Structures)
80 (13%)
Electrical (Multi-family, Condominium, Commercial)
49 (8%)
Express Re-Roof Permit (Single Family Dwelling only)
37 (6%)
Electrical (Single Family Residential) - New/Upgrade Service
29 (5%)
Plumbing (Multi-family, Condominium, Commercial)
28 (5%)
Mechanical (Multi-family, Condominium, Commercial)
25 (4%)
Building (Commercial, Commercial and Mixed Use) - Alteration/Repair
24 (4%)
Express Residential Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit (Single Family Dwelling only)
23 (4%)
Building Combination (Single Family) - Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
20 (3%)
Electrical (Single Family Residential)
17 (3%)
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
15 (2%)
Building (Single Family Residential) - Window and Door
14 (2%)
Right-of-Way Excavation - Gas Company Use Only
14 (2%)
Building - Sign Permit
13 (2%)
Building (Multi-family or Condominium) - Alteration/Repair
13 (2%)
Fire General - AB 38 Real Estate Disclosure
13 (2%)
Mechanical (Single Family Residential)
13 (2%)
Building (Single Family) - Addition
10 (2%)
Express Mechanical Permit (Single Family Dwelling only)
10 (2%)
Building Combination (Single Family) - Alteration/Repair
9 (1%)
Electrical (Multi-family, Condominium, Commercial) - New/Upgrade Service
8 (1%)
Plumbing (Single Family Residential)
8 (1%)
Right-of-Way Excavation - GWP Use Only
8 (1%)
Building (Residential, Multi-family, Condominium, Commercial) - Retaining Wall
7 (1%)
Seismic Bolt and Brace Permit (Single Family)
7 (1%)
Building Combination (Residential) - Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel (NO movement of the wall or exterior work)
6 (1%)
Express Kitchen and Bath Remodel Permit (Single Family Dwelling only)
6 (1%)
Express Plumbing Permit - Water Heater (Single Family Dwelling only)
6 (1%)
Indigenous Tree Permit: Removal Due to Death or Deep Decline
6 (1%)
Building (Multi-family or Condominium) - Window and Door
5 (1%)
Fire Alarm System - Alterations
5 (1%)
Right-of-Way - Oversize Load
5 (1%)
Building (Multi-family or Condominium) - New Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
4 (1%)
Express Electrical Permit (Single Family Dwelling only)
4 (1%)
Grading Permit
4 (1%)
Plumbing (Multi-family, Condominium) - Water Heater
4 (1%)
Sprinkler System Multi Family and Commercial - Alterations
4 (1%)
Building - Demolition
3 (0%)
Electrical (Multi-family, Condominium, Commercial) - Electrical Vehicle Charging Station
3 (0%)
Electrical (Single Family Residential) - Temporary Service
3 (0%)
Express Electrical Permit - Electrical Vehicle (EV) Charging Station (Single Family Dwelling only)
3 (0%)
Express Plumbing Permit - Sewer on Property (Single Family Dwelling only)
3 (0%)
Express Plumbing Permit (Single Family Dwelling only)
3 (0%)
Right-of-Way - Blanket Permit - GWP Water & Electrical
3 (0%)
Right-of-Way - Sidewalk and Driveway
3 (0%)
Sprinkler System NFPA 13D House Only
3 (0%)
Swimming/Spa Pool Permit
3 (0%)
Building (Commercial, Commercial and Mixed Use) - New
2 (0%)
Fire General - Clearance
2 (0%)
Indigenous Tree Permit: Pruning - Large Branch Removal
2 (0%)
Plumbing (Multi-family, Condominium, Commercial) - Sewer on Property
2 (0%)
Plumbing (Single Family Residential) - Water Heater
2 (0%)
Right-of-Way Excavation - AT&T Use Only
2 (0%)
Right-of-Way Excavation - Miscellaneous
2 (0%)
Right-of-Way Excavation - Sewer Contractors Use Only
2 (0%)
Special Event
2 (0%)
Sprinkler System Multi Family and Commercial - New
2 (0%)
Building - Shoring
1 (0%)
Building (Multi-family, Condominium, Commercial) - Stucco/Siding Permit
1 (0%)
Building (Residential, Multi-family, Condominium, Commercial) - Fence/Wall
1 (0%)
Electrical (Single Family Residential) - Electrical Vehicle Charging Station
1 (0%)
Express Seismic Bolt and Brace Permit (Single Family Dwelling only)
1 (0%)
Extinguishing System - New Kitchen Hood System
1 (0%)
Indigenous Tree Permit: Pruning - General Maintenance
1 (0%)
Off Site Improvements - Street
1 (0%)
Plumbing (Multi-family, Condominium, Commercial) - Sewer Cap
1 (0%)
Right-of-Way - Work Hours Deviation Permit
1 (0%)
Right-of-Way Excavation - LACO Use Only
1 (0%)
Sprinkler System Single Family NFPA 13D System
1 (0%)
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO)
1 (0%)
Underground Storage Tank - Alterations
1 (0%)
Valet Parking Permit
1 (0%)

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