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May 2026 Building Permits

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

Glendale, CA issued 621 building permits in May 2026, down 8% from the prior month. The most active zip code was 91206 with 93 permits. Roofing Permit (All Structures) was the top permit type, making up 9% of all permits issued.

Permits issued
621
vs. prior month
-8%
672 last month
Most active zip
91206
93 permits
Top permit type
Roofing Permit (All Structures)
9% of total

Permit activity by zip code

Top 10 zip codes by permit volume — May 2026

91206
93
91201
92
91214
78
91202
75
91208
72
91205
61
91203
49
91207
41
91204
25
91210
23

Permits by type

May 2026 · Glendale, CA

Roofing Permit (All Structures)
57 (9%)
Electrical (Multi-family, Condominium, Commercial)
40 (6%)
Express Re-Roof Permit (Single Family Dwelling only)
36 (6%)
Electrical (Single Family Residential) - New/Upgrade Service
34 (5%)
Building (Commercial, Commercial and Mixed Use) - Alteration/Repair
23 (4%)
Right-of-Way Excavation - Gas Company Use Only
23 (4%)
Mechanical (Multi-family, Condominium, Commercial)
20 (3%)
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
20 (3%)
Building Combination (Single Family) - Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
19 (3%)
Express Residential Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit (Single Family Dwelling only)
19 (3%)
Plumbing (Multi-family, Condominium, Commercial)
19 (3%)
Building (Multi-family or Condominium) - Alteration/Repair
17 (3%)
Right-of-Way Excavation - AT&T Use Only
17 (3%)
Electrical (Single Family Residential)
16 (3%)
Plumbing (Single Family Residential)
15 (2%)
Building (Single Family Residential) - Window and Door
14 (2%)
Building Combination (Single Family) - Alteration/Repair
14 (2%)
Electrical (Multi-family, Condominium, Commercial) - New/Upgrade Service
13 (2%)
Fire General - AB 38 Real Estate Disclosure
13 (2%)
Building (Single Family) - Addition
10 (2%)
Express Mechanical Permit (Single Family Dwelling only)
10 (2%)
Express Electrical Permit - Electrical Vehicle (EV) Charging Station (Single Family Dwelling only)
9 (1%)
Building Combination (Residential) - Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel (NO movement of the wall or exterior work)
8 (1%)
Mechanical (Single Family Residential)
8 (1%)
Sprinkler System Single Family NFPA 13D System
8 (1%)
Building (Multi-family or Condominium) - Window and Door
7 (1%)
Express Kitchen and Bath Remodel Permit (Single Family Dwelling only)
7 (1%)
Indigenous Tree Permit: Removal Due to Death or Deep Decline
7 (1%)
Sprinkler System Multi Family and Commercial - Alterations
7 (1%)
Right-of-Way - Oversize Load
6 (1%)
Fire Alarm System - Alterations
5 (1%)
Indigenous Tree Permit: Pruning - General Maintenance
5 (1%)
Indigenous Tree Permit: Pruning - Large Branch Removal
5 (1%)
Special Event
5 (1%)
Swimming/Spa Pool Permit
5 (1%)
Building - Demolition
4 (1%)
Building - Sign Permit
4 (1%)
Electrical (Multi-family, Condominium, Commercial) - Electrical Vehicle Charging Station
4 (1%)
Express Electrical Permit (Single Family Dwelling only)
4 (1%)
Fire General - Clearance
4 (1%)
Right-of-Way - Sidewalk and Driveway
4 (1%)
Valet Parking Permit
4 (1%)
Building - Temporary Structure
3 (0%)
Building Combination (Single Family) - New
3 (0%)
Plumbing (Multi-family, Condominium) - Water Heater
3 (0%)
Plumbing (Single Family Residential) - Water Heater
3 (0%)
Right-of-Way - Work Hours Deviation Permit
3 (0%)
Right-of-Way Excavation - GWP Use Only
3 (0%)
Sprinkler System NFPA 13D House Only
3 (0%)
Electrical (Single Family Residential) - Temporary Service
2 (0%)
Plumbing (Single Family Residential) - Sewer on Property
2 (0%)
Right-of-Way - Blanket Permit - GWP Water & Electrical
2 (0%)
Right-of-Way Excavation - Miscellaneous
2 (0%)
Special Extinguishing System
2 (0%)
Building (Multi-family or Condominium) - New Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
1 (0%)
Building (Multi-family, Condominium, Commercial) - Stucco/Siding Permit
1 (0%)
Building (Residential, Multi-family, Condominium, Commercial) - Retaining Wall
1 (0%)
Building Code Modification or Alternate Materials
1 (0%)
Electrical (Single Family Residential) - Electrical Vehicle Charging Station
1 (0%)
Express Plumbing Permit - Sewer on Property (Single Family Dwelling only)
1 (0%)
Express Seismic Bolt and Brace Permit (Single Family Dwelling only)
1 (0%)
Extinguishing System - New Kitchen Hood System
1 (0%)
Fire Alarm System - New
1 (0%)
Fire General - DSA/OSHPD LFA Review
1 (0%)
Grading Permit
1 (0%)
Off Site Improvements - Sewer
1 (0%)
Off Site Improvements - Street
1 (0%)
Plumbing (Single Family Residential) - Sewer Cap
1 (0%)
Right-of-Way Excavation - Sewer Contractors Use Only
1 (0%)
Right-of-Way Standard Encroachment Permit - Gate/Door/Fence
1 (0%)
Right-of-Way Standard Encroachment Permit - Other
1 (0%)
Right-of-Way Standard Encroachment Permit - Retaining Wall
1 (0%)
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO)
1 (0%)
Underground Storage Tank - Alterations
1 (0%)
Underground Storage Tank - Fuel Change
1 (0%)

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