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August 2026 Building Permits

Official permit data from Pasadena (CA) — updated Mon, Wed & Fri from the county permitting office.

Pasadena, CA issued 1,107 building permits in August 2026, up 16% from the prior month. The most active zip code was 91104 with 256 permits. Electrical Permit was the top permit type, making up 14% of all permits issued.

Permits issued
1,107
vs. prior month
+16%
956 last month
Most active zip
91104
256 permits
Top permit type
Electrical Permit
14% of total

Permit activity by zip code

Top 10 zip codes by permit volume — August 2026

91104
256
91107
227
91106
175
91103
163
91105
148
91101
111
91125
5
91001
2
91108
1
91126
1

Permits by type

August 2026 · Pasadena, CA

Electrical Permit
152 (14%)
Plumbing Permit
93 (8%)
Mechanical Permit
83 (7%)
Electrical Permit - Express
75 (7%)
Single Family Residential - Roof/Stucco/Siding/Window
67 (6%)
Mechanical Permit - Express
59 (5%)
Plumbing Permit - Express
50 (5%)
Public Works Occupancy - Street and/or Sidewalk
32 (3%)
Building Residential (1 or 2 units) - Express Reroof
24 (2%)
Fire Prevention Permit - Special Event
24 (2%)
Single Family Residential - Remodel
22 (2%)
Single Family Residential - General
20 (2%)
Commercial/Non-Residential - Tenant Improvement
19 (2%)
Fire Sprinkler - 13 D
19 (2%)
Public Works Improvements - Standard Drawing
19 (2%)
Single Family Residential - PV Solar
17 (2%)
Public Works Utility - SoCal Gas
16 (1%)
Single Family Residential - Express PV Solar
15 (1%)
Fire Alarm Permit
14 (1%)
Multi Family - Remodel
14 (1%)
Public Works Utility - Pasadena Water
13 (1%)
Single Family Residential - Accessory Dwelling Unit
12 (1%)
Single Family Residential - Addition
12 (1%)
Single Family Residential - Demolition
12 (1%)
Multi Family - Roof/Stucco/Siding/Window
11 (1%)
Public Works Banners
11 (1%)
Public Works Utility - AT&T
11 (1%)
Public Works Utility - Charter
11 (1%)
Fire Sprinkler - Tenant Improvement
9 (1%)
Commercial/Non-Residential - Sign
8 (1%)
Fire Prevention Permit - Tent
8 (1%)
Single Family Residential - Fire Rebuild for New Construction of Single-Family House or Duplex
8 (1%)
Single Family Residential - Foundation Bolting
8 (1%)
Public Works Utility - Fiber AssetCo dba Zayo
7 (1%)
Single Family Residential - Pool
7 (1%)
Filming - Commercial
6 (1%)
Fire Permit - Hood and Duct
6 (1%)
Public Works Utility - Pasadena Power
6 (1%)
Filming - Still Photography
5 (0%)
Filming - Television Series
5 (0%)
Fire Prevention Permit - Candle
5 (0%)
Multi Family - General
5 (0%)
Building Residential (1 or 2 units) - Express Remodel
4 (0%)
Commercial/Non-Residential - Roof/Stucco/Siding/Window
4 (0%)
Multi Family - PV Solar
4 (0%)
Single Family Residential - Grading
4 (0%)
Single Family Residential - Retaining Wall
4 (0%)
Zoning Permit - Fence/Wall
4 (0%)
Commercial/Non-Residential - General
3 (0%)
Fire Prevention Permit - Pyrotechnics Special Effects
3 (0%)
HazMat Permit - New Generic HazMat System
3 (0%)
Multi Family - Accessory Dwelling Unit
3 (0%)
Public Works Improvements - Custom Approved Drawing
3 (0%)
Single Family Residential - Block Wall
3 (0%)
Single Family Residential - New Construction of Single-Family House or Duplex
3 (0%)
Sundry - Sundry - Public Works
3 (0%)
Zoning Permit - Paving/Driveway
3 (0%)
Commercial/Non-Residential - Demolition
2 (0%)
Commercial/Non-Residential - Soft Demolition
2 (0%)
Filming - Internet/Web
2 (0%)
Fire Prevention Permit - Pyrotechnics Public Display
2 (0%)
Multi Family - Demolition
2 (0%)
Single Family Residential - Garage/Carport
2 (0%)
Storage Container (POD) - Must apply at least 4 business days in advance
2 (0%)
Temporary Structure - Other
2 (0%)
Temporary Structure - Stage
2 (0%)
Temporary Structure - Tower/Platform
2 (0%)
Zoning Permit - Landscaping/Hardscape
2 (0%)
Zoning Permit - Temporary Sign Permit
2 (0%)
Commercial/Non-Residential - New Construction
1 (0%)
Commercial/Non-Residential - Shoring/Excavation
1 (0%)
Commercial/Non-Residential - Tenant Improvement - Restaurant
1 (0%)
Filming - Feature
1 (0%)
Filming - Other
1 (0%)
Fire Permit - Underground Sprinkler
1 (0%)
Multi Family - Addition
1 (0%)
Multi Family - Soft Story Retrofit
1 (0%)
Public Works Utility - Edison
1 (0%)
Single Family Residential - Fire Rebuild for Accessory Dwelling Unit
1 (0%)
Single Family Residential - Fire Repair
1 (0%)
Zoning Permit - Storage Shed, 1-Story Detached
1 (0%)

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