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August 2026 Building Permits

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

Sacramento County, CA issued 2,548 building permits in August 2026, up 3% from the prior month. The most active zip code was 95608 with 309 permits. (MISR) Miscellaneous Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Solar/PV, Electric Vehicle Charger, Generator (NOT for Remodels) was the top permit type, making up 18% of all permits issued.

Permits issued
2,548
vs. prior month
+3%
2,477 last month
Most active zip
95608
309 permits
Top permit type
(MISR) Miscellaneous Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Solar/PV, Electric Vehicle Charger, Generator (NOT for Remodels)
18% of total

Permit activity by zip code

Top 10 zip codes by permit volume — August 2026

95608
309
95628
269
95864
236
95843
184
95829
181
95828
149
95821
145
95662
135
95842
131
95826
114

Permits by type

August 2026 · Sacramento County, CA

(MISR) Miscellaneous Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Solar/PV, Electric Vehicle Charger, Generator (NOT for Remodels)
458 (18%)
(HACR) Residential HVAC (if structural design, apply for Miscellaneous Houses, Duplex, Townhome Mechanical
374 (15%)
(RRZR) Residential Reroof
281 (11%)
(PANR) Residential Electrical Panel Replacement
227 (9%)
(MISC) Miscellaneous, Water Heater, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Mechanical, Solar/PV
146 (6%)
(CBRR) Repairs, including Replacing Windows or Siding, Fire, or other repairs
127 (5%)
(WHTR) Residential Water Heaters (if tankless install, apply for Miscellaneous Houses, Duplex, Townhome Plumbing)
106 (4%)
(SOLR) Residential Solar Permit, or Solar + ESS with SolarApp (SolarApp+ Contractors Only)
89 (3%)
New Building, Addition, ADU (not a garage conversion), Deck, Patio Cover, Garage, Barn, Ground Mount Solar, Masonry Wall
84 (3%)
(CBAR) House Alteration, Garage Conversion to Living Space/ADU (No new SqFt), Kitchen/Bath Remodel
76 (3%)
(PHCR) Residential/Single-Family/Duplex - Production Housing
72 (3%)
Residential/Single-Family/Duplex - Production Housing
65 (3%)
New Building or Addition, Commercial Coach, Ground Mount Solar, Light Pole Standard, Electric Vehicle Charger
47 (2%)
Replacing Windows or Siding, Fire Repair, Other Repairs
35 (1%)
(RERR) Re-Roof, Overlay
34 (1%)
(SPCR) Residential Swimming Pool, Spa, Repair or Replaster
33 (1%)
(RERC) Re-Roof or Overlay
30 (1%)
(CBRC) Replacing Windows or Siding, Fire Repair, Other Repairs
29 (1%)
(CBAC) Tenant Improvement, Alteration, Apartment/Condo Kitchen-Bath Remodel
25 (1%)
Tenant Improvement, Alteration, Apartment/Condo Kitchen-Bath Remodel
23 (1%)
House Alteration, Garage Conversion to Living Space/ADU (No new SqFt), Kitchen/Bath Remodel
22 (1%)
Miscellaneous Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Solar/PV, Electric Vehicle Charger, Generator (NOT for Remodels)
22 (1%)
(CBNR) New Building, Addition, ADU (not a garage conversion), Deck, Patio Cover, Garage, Barn, Ground Mount Solar, Masonry Wall
18 (1%)
(SEWR) Residential Sewer Replacement
17 (1%)
(SLCR) SolarApp Revision to previously Issued Permit
12 (0%)
Miscellaneous, Water Heater, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Mechanical, Solar/PV
12 (0%)
(SGNC) Signs
10 (0%)
Repairs, including Replacing Windows or Siding, Fire, or other repairs
10 (0%)
(DMOR) Demolition – House, Shed, Pool or other Structure (NOT for fire repair)
8 (0%)
(CBNC) New Building or Addition, Commercial Coach, Ground Mount Solar, Light Pole Standard, Electric Vehicle Charger
5 (0%)
Residential Swimming Pool, Spa, Repair or Replaster
5 (0%)
Tenant Improvement, Alteration, Apartment/Condo Kitchen-Bath Remodel, Electric Vehicle Charger
5 (0%)
(DMOC) Demolition – Full Structure, Interior Walls, Bearing and Non-bearing
4 (0%)
Building, Addition, ADU, Deck, Patio Cover, Garage, Barn, Ground Mount Solar, Light Pole, Masonry Wall
4 (0%)
CCBP (SUBMITTED BY COUNTY EMPLOYEES ONLY)
4 (0%)
New Building or Addition, Commercial Coach, Ground Mount Solar, Light Pole Standard
4 (0%)
New Dwelling, New Duplex, Additions, Accessory Dwelling Unit, Decks, Patio Cover, Garages, Gazebos, Carport, Barns, New added square footage, Ground Mount Solar, Pole Light Standards, Fences over 7ft
3 (0%)
Garage Conversion to Living Space/ADU (No new SqFt), Kitchen/Bath Remodel, House Alteration
2 (0%)
Modular or Manufactured Home, Placement or Foundation Only
2 (0%)
New Buildings or Additions, Commercial Coaches, Ground Mount Solar, Pole Light Standards
2 (0%)
Residential/Single-Family/Duplex - Master Plan
2 (0%)
Signs
2 (0%)
Tenant Improvements, Alterations, Kitchen/Bath remodels for apartments or condos, Electric Vehicle Charging Equip
2 (0%)
(MHCR) Modular or Manufactured Home, Placement or Foundation Only
1 (0%)
(SPCC) Commercial Swimming Pool, Spa, Repair or Replaster
1 (0%)
Building Plan Check Revision to Issued Permit Residential
1 (0%)
Condominium/Apartment/Commercial – Replace Windows or Siding, Fire Repair
1 (0%)
Demolition – Full Structure, Interior Walls, Bearing and Non-bearing
1 (0%)
Demolition – House, Shed, Pool or other Structure (NOT for fire repair)
1 (0%)
New Dwelling, New Duplex, Additions, Accessory Dwelling Unit, Decks, Patio Cover, Garages, Gazebos, Carport, Barns, New added square footage, Ground Mount Solar, Pole Light Standards
1 (0%)
Re-Roof or Overlay
1 (0%)
Residential Reroof
1 (0%)
Residential/Single-Family/Duplex - Demolition
1 (0%)

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