Weekly permit insights

Sacramento Building Permits

No new permits have shown up in Sacramento's official feed recently, so the numbers below cover the most recent data available (974 permits through 2026-04-26). We check for new data every week.

No new permits recorded since 2026-04-26. We check weekly.

Permits this period
974
Trades tracked
6
Period ending
2026-04-26

Weekly trend: Feb 2: 242 · Feb 9: 195 · Feb 16: 185 · Feb 23: 230 · Mar 2: 183 · Mar 9: 191 · Mar 16: 209 · Mar 23: 232 · Mar 30: 243 · Apr 6: 243 · Apr 13: 232 · Apr 20: 255

Permits by trade in Sacramento

TradeThis periodShare
HVAC22122.7%
Solar21321.9%
Electrical14014.4%
Plumbing12212.5%
Roofing11011.3%
Pool & Spa252.6%
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Frequently asked questions

How often is Sacramento building permit data updated?

Weekly. Permit Ledger pulls Sacramento'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 Sacramento building permit data free?

Yes. The weekly Sacramento 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 Sacramento?

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 Sacramento'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.