Sacramento building permit report
10,176 building permits were issued in Sacramento, California over the last 12 months — including 1,305 reroofs, 1,021 remodels and additions, and 124 ADUs. Sourced from Sacramento's official permit portal.
Last updated September 16, 2026.
Month by month
| Month | All permits | Reroofs | Remodels & additions | ADUs | Pools & spas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 2026 | 203 | 20 | 18 | 1 | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | 1,861 | 225 | 179 | 21 | 18 |
| May 2026 | 1,695 | 220 | 176 | 18 | 23 |
| Apr 2026 | 1,802 | 238 | 168 | 22 | 14 |
| Mar 2026 | 1,577 | 223 | 162 | 21 | 14 |
| Feb 2026 | 1,420 | 146 | 161 | 18 | 14 |
| Jan 2026 | 1,618 | 233 | 157 | 23 | 12 |
| 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 | 1,305 |
| Remodels & additions | 1,021 |
| ADUs | 124 |
| Pools & spas | 97 |
| Water heaters | 400 |
| Repipes | 234 |
| New construction | 31 |
Common questions about Sacramento permits
How many homes in Sacramento replaced their roof this year?
1,305 reroof permits were issued in Sacramento 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 Sacramento?
124 accessory dwelling unit permits were issued over the last 12 months.
Are these numbers official?
They're compiled directly from Sacramento's own permit system — the same public records the city publishes — normalized and categorized by work type, refreshed nightly.
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