Weekly permit insights

San Antonio Building Permits

Free weekly building-permit insights for San Antonio, TX, computed from City of San Antonio Open Data, 4,889 permits filed in the latest period (through 2026-07-03), with the week-over-week trend and the busiest renovation, solar, pool, and remodel categories.

Updated weekly · latest data through 2026-07-03

Permits this period
4,889
Trades tracked
6
Period ending
2026-07-03

Weekly trend: Apr 25: 194 · May 2: 1,138 · May 9: 1,176 · May 16: 1,088 · May 23: 956 · May 30: 1,154 · Jun 6: 1,100 · Jun 13: 1,072 · Jun 20: 1,136 · Jun 27: 1,121

Permits by trade in San Antonio

TradeThis periodShare
Plumbing1,91139.1%
HVAC1,11222.7%
Electrical63713.0%
Roofing4439.1%
Solar430.9%
Pool & Spa290.6%
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Frequently asked questions

How often is San Antonio building permit data updated?

Weekly. Permit Ledger pulls San Antonio's building permits from City of San Antonio Open Data every week, then recomputes the total filed, the week-over-week trend, and the busiest permit and trade categories.

Is San Antonio building permit data free?

Yes. The weekly San Antonio 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 San Antonio?

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 San Antonio's permit data come from?

Official public records from City of San Antonio Open Data, normalized into one consistent weekly format so every city reads the same way.