San Diego building permit report
36,027 building permits were issued in San Diego, California over the last 12 months — including 184 reroofs, 2,615 remodels and additions, and 1,636 ADUs. Sourced from San Diego's official permit portal.
Last updated November 02, 2026.
Month by month
| Month | All permits | Reroofs | Remodels & additions | ADUs | Pools & spas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 2026 | 1,092 | 5 | 133 | 130 | 69 |
| Sep 2026 | 1,430 | 45 | 207 | 119 | 85 |
| Aug 2026 | 3,601 | 5 | 316 | 147 | 72 |
| Jul 2026 | 4,629 | 17 | 328 | 176 | 58 |
| Jun 2026 | 4,419 | 20 | 276 | 148 | 55 |
| May 2026 | 4,124 | 17 | 272 | 157 | 60 |
| Apr 2026 | 4,628 | 26 | 278 | 164 | 62 |
| Mar 2026 | 4,471 | 12 | 332 | 246 | 54 |
| Feb 2026 | 3,571 | 15 | 225 | 157 | 37 |
| Jan 2026 | 4,062 | 22 | 248 | 192 | 48 |
| Dec 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
By work type
| Work type | Permits (12 mo) |
|---|---|
| Reroofs | 184 |
| Remodels & additions | 2,615 |
| ADUs | 1,636 |
| Pools & spas | 600 |
| Water heaters | 265 |
| Repipes | 617 |
| New construction | 48 |
Common questions about San Diego permits
How many homes in San Diego replaced their roof this year?
184 reroof permits were issued in San Diego 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 San Diego?
1,636 accessory dwelling unit permits were issued over the last 12 months.
Are these numbers official?
They're compiled directly from San Diego's own permit system — the same public records the city publishes — normalized and categorized by work type, refreshed nightly.
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