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May 2026 Building Permits

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

Petaluma, CA issued 225 building permits in May 2026, down 26% from the prior month. The most active zip code was 94952 with 127 permits. Residential Re-roof was the top permit type, making up 17% of all permits issued.

Permits issued
225
vs. prior month
-26%
305 last month
Most active zip
94952
127 permits
Top permit type
Residential Re-roof
17% of total

Permit activity by zip code

Top 10 zip codes by permit volume — May 2026

94952
127
94954
98

Permits by type

May 2026 · Petaluma, CA

Residential Re-roof
38 (17%)
Residential Alteration, Remodel, Repair
20 (9%)
Residential Electric Service New/Change and/or Subpanel Replacement/New
20 (9%)
Residential HVAC Replacement/ Relocation/ New
20 (9%)
Encroachment - Utility Company
18 (8%)
Encroachment - Sidewalk, Sewer Water, Monitoring Wells, Misc.
16 (7%)
Residential Water Heater Changeout
16 (7%)
SolarAPP+
9 (4%)
Commercial Re-roof
8 (4%)
Residential Solar
7 (3%)
Certificate of Occupancy
5 (2%)
Fire Protection Permit
5 (2%)
Residential Energy Storage System (ESS), Generator Installation
5 (2%)
Residential EV Charger Installation
5 (2%)
Commercial Sign Permit
4 (2%)
Residential Plumbing - Remodel, Alteration or Repair
4 (2%)
Encroachment - Dumpsters/POD/Scaffolding/Cranes
3 (1%)
Commercial - Electric Service Change/New and/or Subpanel Replacement/New
2 (1%)
Commercial - Tenant Improvement
2 (1%)
Residential - Accessory Dwelling Unit
2 (1%)
Residential - Attached Single Family
2 (1%)
Residential - Deferred Submittal
2 (1%)
Residential Accessory Structure
2 (1%)
Commercial Alteration, Remodel, Repair
1 (0%)
Commercial HVAC Replacement/ Relocation/ New
1 (0%)
Commercial Plumbing - Remodel, Alteration or Repair
1 (0%)
Commercial Solar
1 (0%)
Fire Hazardous Material
1 (0%)
Residential Above Ground Pool/Spa
1 (0%)
Residential Addition
1 (0%)
Residential Electrical - Alteration, Remodel or Repair
1 (0%)
Residential Foundation Only
1 (0%)
Residential In Ground Pool/Spa
1 (0%)

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