Weekly permit insights

San Diego Building Permits

Free weekly building-permit insights for San Diego, CA, computed from City of San Diego DSD Open Data, 2,814 permits filed in the latest period (through 2026-08-23), with the week-over-week trend and the busiest renovation, solar, pool, and remodel categories.

Updated weekly · latest data through 2026-08-23

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Permits this period
2,814
Trades tracked
6
Period ending
2026-08-23

Weekly trend: Jun 1: 839 · Jun 8: 734 · Jun 15: 703 · Jun 22: 687 · Jun 29: 645 · Jul 6: 764 · Jul 13: 733 · Jul 20: 719 · Jul 27: 703 · Aug 3: 667 · Aug 10: 749 · Aug 17: 690

Permits by trade in San Diego

TradeThis periodShare
Electrical1,08238.5%
Solar47216.8%
HVAC30610.9%
Plumbing1525.4%
Roofing1324.7%
Pool & Spa381.4%
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Frequently asked questions

How often is San Diego building permit data updated?

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

Is San Diego building permit data free?

Yes. The weekly San Diego 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 Diego?

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 Diego's permit data come from?

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

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