Santa Ana building permit report
2,017 building permits were issued in Santa Ana, California over the last 12 months — including 564 reroofs, 118 remodels and additions, and 188 ADUs. Sourced from Santa Ana'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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 2026 | 217 | 52 | 9 | 27 | 1 |
| May 2026 | 280 | 69 | 13 | 25 | 7 |
| Apr 2026 | 288 | 90 | 17 | 29 | 4 |
| Mar 2026 | 205 | 70 | 12 | 17 | 2 |
| Feb 2026 | 200 | 53 | 16 | 24 | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | 187 | 58 | 16 | 24 | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | 187 | 48 | 13 | 14 | 2 |
| Nov 2025 | 210 | 53 | 11 | 14 | 3 |
| Oct 2025 | 243 | 71 | 11 | 14 | 4 |
By work type
| Work type | Permits (12 mo) |
|---|---|
| Reroofs | 564 |
| Remodels & additions | 118 |
| ADUs | 188 |
| Pools & spas | 26 |
| Water heaters | 44 |
| Repipes | 1 |
| New construction | 3 |
Common questions about Santa Ana permits
How many homes in Santa Ana replaced their roof this year?
564 reroof permits were issued in Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana?
188 accessory dwelling unit permits were issued over the last 12 months.
Are these numbers official?
They're compiled directly from Santa Ana's own permit system — the same public records the city publishes — normalized and categorized by work type, refreshed nightly.
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