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November 2026 Building Permits

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

Walnut Creek, CA issued 212 building permits in November 2026, down 57% from the prior month. The most active zip code was 94596 with 66 permits. Building New Construction, Additions, Alterations or Sign was the top permit type, making up 32% of all permits issued.

Permits issued
212
vs. prior month
-57%
492 last month
Most active zip
94596
66 permits
Top permit type
Building New Construction, Additions, Alterations or Sign
32% of total

Permit activity by zip code

Top 10 zip codes by permit volume — November 2026

94596
66
94598
60
94595
55
94597
30
95497
1

Permits by type

November 2026 · Walnut Creek, CA

Building New Construction, Additions, Alterations or Sign
68 (32%)
Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing Only
32 (15%)
Building Revision to Issued Permit
23 (11%)
Parking Fees
19 (9%)
Residential Mechanical: HVAC, Furnace, Air Conditioner Replacement or Ductwork ONLY (no relocation)
16 (8%)
Residential Plumbing: Water Heater Replacement ONLY (no relocation, no tankless)
13 (6%)
Reroof - Residential without Overlay
9 (4%)
Residential Electrical: Electrical Panel or Sub-Panel Replacement or Upgrade Panel ONLY (not exceeding 200amps & no relocation)
6 (3%)
EV Charger/Battery Storage System - Residential
5 (2%)
Reroof - Multifamily Residential, Commercial or Residential with Overlay
4 (2%)
Solar System - Residential
4 (2%)
Building Demolition Full
3 (1%)
Solar System - Residential using Solar App+
3 (1%)
After Hours
2 (1%)
Pool or Spa - New, Remodel or Demolition
2 (1%)
Administrative Documentation
1 (0%)
Building Research
1 (0%)
Estimate - Building
1 (0%)

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