Weekly permit insights

Pasadena Building Permits

Free weekly building-permit insights for Pasadena, CA, computed from official city permit portals, 717 permits filed in the latest period (through 2026-09-18), with the week-over-week trend and the busiest renovation, solar, pool, and remodel categories.

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Permits this period
717
Trades tracked
6
Period ending
2026-09-18

Weekly trend: Jun 27: 185 · Jul 4: 211 · Jul 11: 223 · Jul 18: 208 · Jul 25: 268 · Aug 1: 222 · Aug 8: 224 · Aug 15: 44 · Aug 22: 121 · Aug 29: 183 · Sep 5: 172 · Sep 12: 241

Permits by trade in Pasadena

TradeThis periodShare
Electrical16422.9%
Roofing11415.9%
Plumbing10915.2%
HVAC9012.6%
Solar476.6%
Pool & Spa71.0%
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Frequently asked questions

How often is Pasadena building permit data updated?

Weekly. Permit Ledger pulls Pasadena's building permits from official city permit portals every week, then recomputes the total filed, the week-over-week trend, and the busiest permit and trade categories.

Is Pasadena building permit data free?

Yes. The weekly Pasadena overview is free to browse, total permits filed, the trend, and the top permit and trade types. The $39/mo dashboard adds the top ZIP codes, the most-active contractors, and a Monday email.

What types of permits does Permit Ledger track in Pasadena?

Renovation, remodel, addition, and repair permits, plus solar and pool/spa trade permits. Each permit is classified into a single clear category, so you can scan the residential and trade work most useful to contractors, suppliers, and investors.

Where does Pasadena's permit data come from?

Official public records from official city permit portals, normalized into one consistent weekly format so every city reads the same way.

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