Berkeley Building Permits & Project Research

4,051 indexed permits · 352 contractor names in the last 90 days · Berkeley, California.

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Berkeley building permits — key stats
Active contractors 352
Newest permit 2026-10-31

PermitGrab tracks 4,051 building permits in Berkeley, CA as of 2026-10-31, including 352 active contractors identified from filings in the last 90 days.

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4,051
Indexed Permits
352
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2026-11-02
Last Updated
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Permit data through 2026-10-31

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2026-06-10 Solar — 1227 PARKER St, BERKELEY CA 94702 Rooftop Mounted Solar Energy System PV+ST 8 Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10.C+ 410 solar m… 11.5 kW battery solar —
2026-06-10 General Construction
Source type: Alteration
$21,482 — International Residential Code residential ×12 —
2026-06-10 General Construction — 1740 WALNUT St, BERKELEY CA 94709 — —
2026-06-10 General Construction — 1622 SCENIC Ave, BERKELEY CA 94709 — —
2026-06-10 HVAC — 2227 WOOLSEY St, BERKELEY CA 94705 1130 sf second story addition, remodel the first floor, incl kitchen and moving … heat pump New installation —
2026-06-10 Electrical — 1385 VIRGINIA St, BERKELEY CA 94702 Foundation bolting, 74LF of plywood panels, hold downs, floor joist connections … replacement —
2026-06-10 General Construction — 1022 HEARST Ave, BERKELEY CA 94710 Mandatory Seismic Upgrade (Per BMC 19.39) Per Engineered Plan —
2026-06-10 Electrical — 2435 HASTE St, BERKELEY CA 94704 Demolish multifamily structure. Cap sewer, electrical & water services. (Permit … —
2026-06-10 General Construction — 1838 SIXTY-THIRD St, BERKELEY CA 94703 — —
2026-06-10 HVAC — 1501 HAWTHORNE Ter, BERKELEY CA 94708 Install three (3) 10 kWh Batteries (30 kWh total) in attached garage. (See Permi… New installation HVAC installation —
2026-06-10 Solar — 2806 KELSEY St, BERKELEY CA 94705 Install 3.52 (DC) / 3.224 (AC) KW PV solar panels (8 modules) on the roof and 10… 8 panels 10 kWh battery battery solar —
2026-06-10 Roofing — 439 ARLINGTON Ave, BERKELEY CA 94707 Overlay existing roof with modified bitumen. flat —
2026-06-09 Electrical — 1061 MARIPOSA Ave, BERKELEY CA 94707 35 panels/15.05KW DC PV system roof mounted w/ 13.5KWH ESS battery, solar —
2026-06-09 Solar — 1511 CAMPUS Dr, BERKELEY CA 94708 Add 11.5 kWh Powerwall to existing PV solar & ESS. "High Severity" Fire Zone Pro… 11.5 kWh battery battery solar —
2026-06-09 General Construction — 39 CANYON Rd, BERKELEY CA 94704 — —
2026-06-09 General Construction — 1440 FOURTH St, B, BERKELEY CA 94710 — —
2026-06-09 HVAC — 2690 SHASTA Rd, BERKELEY CA 94708 REV01 - Reduction of pier and replacement of Angle Iron Connection to (E) wall, … replacement —
2026-06-09 Roofing — 1205 EVELYN Ave, BERKELEY CA 94706 remove existing roof layers, install new class A comp shingles. shingle New installation —
2026-06-09 Plumbing — 1722 MCGEE Ave, BERKELEY CA 94703 Remove and replace existing exterior and interior foundation, including drainage… replacement —
2026-06-09 HVAC — 2335 ACTON St, BERKELEY CA 94702 Install heat pump on the exterior with an air handler in the crawl space, replac… heat pump replacement —
2026-06-09 Plumbing — 2327 RUSSELL St, B, BERKELEY CA 94705 replace water heater and bring up to code standard replacement —
2026-06-09 General Construction — 1921 DWIGHT Way, BERKELEY CA 94704 — —
2026-06-09 Landscaping & Exterior — 1115 BLAKE St, BERKELEY CA 94702 Kitchen Relocation, Removal of non-bearing interior partition walls, Enlarged ex… —
2026-06-09 Roofing — 2766 ACTON St, BERKELEY CA 94702 Tear off old roof layers, install new roof assembly. Remove and reinstall existi… tear off replacement —
2026-06-09 Electrical — 1004 CRAGMONT Ave, BERKELEY CA 94708 Rewire house Knob & Tube using fishing method with new romex cable, outlets, swi… 125A New installation —
2026-06-09 General Construction — 2245 MCKINLEY Ave, BERKELEY CA 94703 — —
2026-06-09 General Construction — 1407 NORTHSIDE Ave, BERKELEY CA 94702 — —
2026-06-09 Electrical — 2449 TENTH St, BERKELEY CA 94710 make laundry room  sub panel up to code , afci/gfcvi where needed , add ground b… —
2026-06-09 General Construction — 1091 CRESTON Rd, BERKELEY CA 94708 — —
2026-06-09 HVAC — 963 TULARE Ave, BERKELEY CA 94707 Replace furnace in the crawl space, install heat pump on the exterior. furnace, heat pump replacement —
2026-06-09 HVAC — 2700 NINTH St, BERKELEY CA 94710 New dog pavilion and kennel building with accessory storage, food prep area and … New installation HVAC installation —
2026-06-09 Roofing — 976 GRIZZLY PEAK Blvd, BERKELEY CA 94708 Roof Replacement – Asphalt composition shingles (up to 2 layers to be removed) P… shingle replacement —
2026-06-09 Landscaping & Exterior — 568 VISTAMONT Ave, BERKELEY CA 94708 Replace left side driveway retaining wall & garage strong walls. Grizzly Peak mi… —
2026-06-09 Electrical — 1342 CARLOTTA Ave, BERKELEY CA 94703 Rewire existing lights, outlets, and switches via fishing method. Plus, remove t… 100A New installation —
2026-06-09 General Construction — 657 SAN FERNANDO Ave, BERKELEY CA 94707 — —
2026-06-09 HVAC — 1573 THOUSAND OAKS Blvd, BERKELEY CA 94707 SFR - Replace (9) existing windows using retrofit install. No changes to the hea… replacement —
2026-06-09 Landscaping & Exterior — 1625 WARD St, BERKELEY CA 94703 Install mini split on exterior deck. Install two (2) air handlers in living room… —
2026-06-09 Interior Renovation — 1711 SAN LORENZO Ave, BERKELEY CA 94707 remodel 2 bathrooms, update lights, new fireplace mantel —
2026-06-09 General Construction — 1040 PARK HILLS Rd, BERKELEY CA 94708 — —
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Permit Types in Berkeley

The official source did not publish a permit type for 3,484 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 4,051+ Berkeley building permits — newest permit date: 2026-10-31 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.

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

Who appears in Berkeley permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 4,051 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 2026-10-31. Newest permit date: 2026-10-31. 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 4,051 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 4,051 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?

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Berkeley permit data, by use case

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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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