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August 2026 Building Permits

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

Petaluma, CA issued 258 building permits in August 2026, up 4% from the prior month. The most active zip code was 94952 with 145 permits. Residential Re-roof was the top permit type, making up 17% of all permits issued.

Permits issued
258
vs. prior month
+4%
248 last month
Most active zip
94952
145 permits
Top permit type
Residential Re-roof
17% of total

Permit activity by zip code

Top 10 zip codes by permit volume — August 2026

94952
145
94954
113

Permits by type

August 2026 · Petaluma, CA

Residential Re-roof
44 (17%)
Encroachment - Utility Company
38 (15%)
Residential HVAC Replacement/ Relocation/ New
26 (10%)
Residential Electric Service New/Change and/or Subpanel Replacement/New
23 (9%)
Residential Water Heater Changeout
23 (9%)
Residential Alteration, Remodel, Repair
18 (7%)
Fire Protection Permit
14 (5%)
Encroachment - Sidewalk, Sewer Water, Monitoring Wells, Misc.
12 (5%)
Residential Solar
9 (3%)
Residential Plumbing - Remodel, Alteration or Repair
8 (3%)
SolarAPP+
8 (3%)
Certificate of Occupancy
6 (2%)
Commercial Sign Permit
5 (2%)
Commercial - Tenant Improvement
4 (2%)
Commercial Alteration, Remodel, Repair
3 (1%)
Encroachment - Tree Work-Public Right of Way
2 (1%)
Residential - Single Family
2 (1%)
Residential Energy Storage System (ESS), Generator Installation
2 (1%)
Residential EV Charger Installation
2 (1%)
Commercial HVAC Replacement/ Relocation/ New
1 (0%)
Commercial Water Heater Changeout
1 (0%)
Encroachment - Dumpsters/POD/Scaffolding/Cranes
1 (0%)
Residential - Accessory Dwelling Unit
1 (0%)
Residential Accessory Structure
1 (0%)
Residential Addition
1 (0%)
Residential Electrical - Alteration, Remodel or Repair
1 (0%)
Residential In Ground Pool/Spa
1 (0%)
Residential Multi Family
1 (0%)

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