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Pasadena building permit report

12,617 building permits were issued in Pasadena, California over the last 12 months — including 937 reroofs, 1,790 remodels and additions, and 1,063 ADUs. Sourced from Pasadena's official permit portal.

Last updated September 16, 2026.

Month by month

By work type

Common questions about Pasadena permits

How many homes in Pasadena replaced their roof this year?

937 reroof permits were issued in Pasadena 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 Pasadena?

1,063 accessory dwelling unit permits were issued over the last 12 months.

Are these numbers official?

They're compiled directly from Pasadena's own permit system — the same public records the city publishes — normalized and categorized by work type, refreshed nightly.

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