Berkeley Building Permits & Project Research

4,109 indexed permits · 360 contractor names in the last 90 days · Berkeley, California.

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Berkeley building permits — key stats
Active contractors 360
Newest permit 2026-11-03

PermitGrab tracks 4,109 building permits in Berkeley, CA as of 2026-11-03, including 360 active contractors identified from filings in the last 90 days.

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4,109
Indexed Permits
360
Contractor names (90 days)
2026-11-03
Last Updated
Source date: 2026-11-03
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Published permit & code records

Permit data through 2026-11-03

4,109 permits sorted by date

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2026-08-14 Roofing 1746 ALCATRAZ Ave Removal of existing roofing materials down to the existing sheathing, and instal… flat replacement New roof —
2026-08-13 Structural 1745 CEDAR St REV01 - Revise foundation detail and move to reflect shorter retained height. Ex… —
2026-08-13 Structural 2600 PIEDMONT Ave structural revision —
2026-08-13 Structural 1745 CEDAR St REV01 - Revise foundation detail. New restrained rear retaining wall tied into b… ×4 —
2026-08-13 Landscaping & Exterior 2815 RUSSELL St Remove siding on south elevation & install hardie board siding. —
2026-08-13 General Construction 1023 OVERLOOK Rd — —
2026-08-13 General Construction 1342 CARLOTTA Ave — —
2026-08-13 General Construction 2339 PRINCE St — —
2026-08-13 General Construction 1304 BAY VIEW Pl 27 KHW Energy Storage System. High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. battery Battery storage —
2026-08-13 General Construction 2916 ELLIS St — —
2026-08-13 General Construction 1636 BERKELEY Way — —
2026-08-13 Windows & Doors 1434 GRIZZLY PEAK Blvd the removal of a “20 minute fire rated (front exterior) door, from the Windows a… —
2026-08-13 Solar 1312 BANCROFT Way 8 Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10.C+ 410 solar modules 1 1707000-XX-Y {11.5kW} inverter 1 … 11.5 kW battery solar Battery storage —
2026-08-13 Structural 1745 CEDAR St REV01 -Revise foundation detail. New restrained rear retaining wall tied into bu… —
2026-08-13 General Construction 1721 EIGHTH St — —
2026-08-13 Solar 806 JONES St Install 4.4 (DC) / 3.49 (AC) KW PV solar panels (10 modules) on the roof and 5 k… 10 panels 5 kWh battery battery solar Battery storage —
2026-08-13 Windows & Doors 940 DELAWARE St Remove & replace ten (10) windows, same sizes & locations. Retrofit block frame … —
2026-08-13 Structural 1400 OXFORD St REV01 - I-beam moved over 3.5" to the west. No change in job valuation. —
2026-08-13 General Construction 410 GRIZZLY PEAK Blvd — —
2026-08-13 Roofing 1191 OXFORD St EDITION ROOF REPLACEMENT Remove and dispose 1 layer of the existing roof down to… replacement New roof —
2026-08-13 HVAC 1232 MILVIA St Shorten shear wall, remove/replace portion of existing foundation, change roof f… mini-split replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-13 General Construction 2100 EIGHTH St Install direct vent heaters (~22000 BTu each) in place of floor heaters to Units… New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-13 General Construction 131 MONTROSE Rd — —
2026-08-13 HVAC 1128 EUCLID Ave Legalization of JADU under the Amnesty Program (wider door, 2 fire-rated windows… heat pump, mini-split —
2026-08-13 Structural 1578 ALLSTON Way Remove existing bearing wall at kitchen/dining and hall. Install new beam (BM-1)… —
2026-08-13 HVAC 2416 ROOSEVELT Ave Remove mold contaminated (ACM) drywall from walls and ceiling in units. Removed … New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-13 Electrical 990 GRIZZLY PEAK Blvd PV Roof Mount 10.56kw, 24 Panels, 1 (N)ESS 10kwh, 1 (N) 200A SPAN Sub panel, 1 (… 200A EV charger, battery,… EV charger —
2026-08-13 General Construction 2476 WEST St — —
2026-08-13 General Construction 1311 DERBY St New 1,980 SF 3 story house. 1,980 sf 3-story —
2026-08-13 Solar 1601 ROSE St Rooftop Mounted Solar Energy System PV+ST 14 REC460AA Pure-RX-DC solar modules 1… 11.5 kW battery solar Battery storage —
2026-08-13 General Construction 2220 BROWNING St — —
2026-08-13 General Construction 2813 PARKER St — —
2026-08-13 New Construction 1311 DERBY St New duplex (1,857 SF total) on SB-684 subdivided lot 1,857 sf New construction —
2026-08-13 General Construction 2999 REGENT St, 502 — —
2026-08-13 General Construction 1311 DERBY St New 2,192 SF house on SB-684 subdivided lot 2,192 sf New construction —
2026-08-13 General Construction 1210 VIRGINIA St — —
2026-08-12 General Construction 2609 WEBSTER St — —
2026-08-12 Electrical 2176 N VALLEY St Relocating the new water heater and adding a 100 amp subpanel to the project. Va… 100A New installation —
2026-08-12 Roofing 3139 ELLIS St 22 squares - T/O existing comp shingle and install new Class A dimensional fiber… 22 sq shingle, metal replacement New roof —
2026-08-12 General Construction 910 INDIAN ROCK Ave — —
2026-08-12 Roofing 708 ADDISON St Voluntary seismic retrofit of Production Building #3 Work will be performed abov… —
2026-08-12 General Construction 817 SAN DIEGO Rd — —
2026-08-12 Electrical 2618 MILVIA St New 240v 50amp Circuit for Ev Car Charger 50A 240V EV charger New installation —
2026-08-12 Solar 1707 BANCROFT Way Add 5 kWh Battery to existing PV solar. 5 kWh battery battery solar Battery storage —
2026-08-12 Windows & Doors 1249 BANCROFT Way Residing and new windows —
2026-08-12 Electrical 1620 SACRAMENTO St upgrade panel from 100 amps to 200 amps. remove knob and tube wiring and replace… replacement —
2026-08-12 General Construction 2222 BLAKE St Replace tub with shower, relocate toilet and sink within the same footprint, and… —
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Permit Types in Berkeley

The official source did not publish a permit type for 3,542 records; the chart reflects only source-classified permits.

Construction Activity in Berkeley

New building permits in Berkeley, California show where construction activity is being recorded. Contractors can filter the available public records by trade, date, address, and project value to research projects and plan outreach using the fields the source publishes.

About Berkeley Building Permits

Berkeley, California processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 4,109+ Berkeley building permits — newest permit date: 2026-11-03 from official city sources.

Building permits in Berkeley can document new construction, renovations, and specialty work. The fields in a public record vary by filing, but may include a project address, scope, estimated cost, or contractor name. Use the displayed source information to evaluate whether a record is useful for your market research.

How Contractors Use Berkeley Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers can use Berkeley building-permit records to research visible construction activity. A permit may signal a project that is relevant to a particular trade, but the source record does not establish that its owner is seeking a bid.

Use the published date, project details, and any named business contact to research a project before outreach. Public records are not exclusive, and outreach results depend on the market, project, and your own process.

Eligible subscribers can receive trade-filtered alerts when new records are collected. Alert timing and field coverage follow the underlying source rather than a universal schedule.

PermitGrab methodology · Page data current as of · Source: Building Permits via Accela (pop. 124K).

Who appears in Berkeley permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 4,109 building permits in Berkeley. New records appear as they are available from the source.

How fresh is Berkeley permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Berkeley is dated 2026-11-03. Newest permit date: 2026-11-03. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, and permit type, plus contractor name where the source publishes it. Use a recent published record for project research; it does not show bid availability or a request for service.

What construction appears in Berkeley permit records?

Berkeley permit activity covers 4,109 indexed permits. The records can cover new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, or tenant improvements. Their usefulness for a contractor or supplier depends on the published project details, timing, and service area.

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Search a business name to review its recorded permit activity in Berkeley and the project details the public source publishes. Use the scope, timing, and address to research complementary work; a record is not a request for bids.

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How to look up Berkeley building permits

Search recent Berkeley, CA building permits by address, contractor, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Berkeley building department's public permit records. New filings appear here as they are published. Filter by trade or search an address to look up a specific permit. For this week's filing volume and the most active contractors, see the Berkeley Permit Pulse.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Berkeley Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Berkeley?

PermitGrab currently tracks 4,109 building permits in Berkeley, California. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, status, estimated value, and contractor information where the source publishes it.

How fresh is the Berkeley permit data?

PermitGrab checks the official source on each collection cycle. The source date and its observed update cadence are shown above, so you can judge the data’s recency before acting on it.

How can contractors find construction leads in Berkeley?

Contractors find leads in Berkeley by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then researching the recorded contractor and project activity. Contact details appear only where a public record includes them; saved-search email alerts track new matching records as they are published.

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The 14-day trial includes full Pro access to Berkeley — CSV export, trade and value-tier filters, lead scoring, and violation cross-reference flags. Contractor phone and website reveals are included where source-published. Card required to start; cancel anytime before day 14.

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Berkeley permit data, by use case

Same data, different angle. Pick the playbook that matches what you sell.

Contractors & subs
Recent Berkeley contractor activity is a signal for labor and material demand. Contact details appear only where the public source publishes them.
Home service companies
An addition or remodel can be useful project context for HVAC, plumbing, or warranty outreach. Review the project signal before outreach.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Berkeley provide project context for solar-market research. Filter by the current project signal and verify ownership separately.
Insurance agents
Berkeley renovations can identify properties for a policy-review workflow. Confirm coverage needs independently before contacting a property owner.
Material suppliers & manufacturer reps
Choose a product-line research workflow, then use published job type, description, and value fields where available for territory and demand research. A permit is not a materials order, purchase signal, or open bid.
Developers & new construction
Sort source-published new-construction records by project value and type to research active projects and property activity, with contractor details where the record publishes them.
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