Huntington Beach building permit report
5,681 building permits were issued in Huntington Beach, California over the last 12 months — including 794 reroofs, 428 remodels and additions, and 104 ADUs. Sourced from Huntington Beach's official permit portal.
Last updated September 16, 2026.
Month by month
| Month | All permits | Reroofs | Remodels & additions | ADUs | Pools & spas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | 414 | 69 | 35 | 5 | 6 |
| Aug 2026 | 416 | 70 | 22 | 8 | 19 |
| Jul 2026 | 354 | 48 | 29 | 8 | 7 |
| Jun 2026 | 798 | 105 | 48 | 18 | 20 |
| May 2026 | 739 | 93 | 72 | 11 | 28 |
| Apr 2026 | 814 | 103 | 61 | 12 | 19 |
| Mar 2026 | 819 | 134 | 61 | 16 | 28 |
| Feb 2026 | 682 | 80 | 57 | 12 | 18 |
| Jan 2026 | 645 | 92 | 43 | 14 | 11 |
| Dec 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
By work type
| Work type | Permits (12 mo) |
|---|---|
| Reroofs | 794 |
| Remodels & additions | 428 |
| ADUs | 104 |
| Pools & spas | 156 |
| Water heaters | 172 |
| Repipes | 67 |
| New construction | 4 |
Common questions about Huntington Beach permits
How many homes in Huntington Beach replaced their roof this year?
794 reroof permits were issued in Huntington Beach in the last 12 months. Each one is a home whose roof — a major factor in what a homeowners policy costs and whether a carrier will write it at all — was replaced on a specific, documented date.
How many ADUs were permitted in Huntington Beach?
104 accessory dwelling unit permits were issued over the last 12 months.
Are these numbers official?
They're compiled directly from Huntington Beach's own permit system — the same public records the city publishes — normalized and categorized by work type, refreshed nightly.
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