Brea Building Permits & Project Research

942 indexed permits · 206 contractor names in the last 90 days · Brea, California.

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Brea building permits — key stats
Active contractors 206
Newest permit 2026-10-31

PermitGrab tracks 942 building permits in Brea, CA as of 2026-10-31, including 206 active contractors identified from filings in the last 90 days.

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2026-11-02
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2026-07-22 General Construction
Source type: Commercial Alteration
5301 Carbon Canyon Rd, Brea CA 92823 United States Brea Carbon Canyon Booster Pump Station No. 2 project is an infrastructure impro… replacement G S E CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC
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2026-07-22 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical
2112 TREERIDGE Cir, BREA CA 92821 Like-for-like Replacement of 5 Ton Heating and Cooling Equipment 5 tons replacement CROCKETT PLUMBING,HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING INC
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2026-07-22 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical
3614 OWL Pl, BREA CA 92823 4 ton condenser change out in backyard like for like including coil. 4 tons AC replacement SERVICE CHAMPIONS PLUMBING HEATING & AC…
2026-07-22 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Patio Cover
444 Castlegate Ln, Brea CA 92821 United States (3) insulated patio covers at 500 s/f 1 - 8 x 16 2 - 13 x 20 3 - 7 x 16 —
2026-07-22 Temporary
Source type: Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
405 W IMPERIAL HWY, BREA CA 92821 TCO is requested for 30 days. Store has passed all sub contractor inspections in… fire alarm, sprinkler —
2026-07-22 General Construction
Source type: Commercial Alteration
722 N BREA Blvd, BREA CA 92821 Commercial Tenant Improvement for an Ice Cream shop. Interior work only includes… commercial —
2026-07-21 Signage
Source type: Sign - Permanent
215 S BREA BLVD, BREA CA 92821 INTERNALLY FRONT LED ILLUMINATED CHANNEL LETTER WALL SIGN WITH RACEWAY ADVANCED SIGN TECH INC
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2026-07-21 Solar
Source type: Residential Solar Permit with SolarApp
621 OLEANDER St, BREA CA 92821 Rooftop Mounted Solar Energy System PV+ST 18 LR5-54HPB-410M solar modules 1 1707… 11.5 kW battery solar SUNRUN
2026-07-21 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical
3110 E ELM St, BREA CA 92823 4 TON GAS SPLIT SYSTEM CHANGEOUT, LIKE FOR LIKE SAME LOCATION 4 tons replacement —
2026-07-21 Solar
Source type: Residential Solar Permit with SolarApp
12551 WHITTIER Ave, BREA CA 92821 Rooftop Mounted Solar Energy System PV+ST 22 LR5-54HPB-410M solar modules 1 1707… 11.5 kW battery solar SUNRUN
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2026-07-21 Electrical
Source type: Revision
424 Berry Wy, Brea CA 92821 United States The Delta 2 revisions primarily consist of owner-requested design refinements, i… FULLMER CONSTRUCTION
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2026-07-21 Windows & Doors
Source type: Residential Alteration
1200 WALLING Ave, BREA CA 92821 Replacing 15 windows and 3 doors with no change to size or location. RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN GREATER LOS…
2026-07-21 Temporary
Source type: Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
1401 BREA MALL Wy, 1401, BREA CA 92821 United States TEMP CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR DIN TAI FUNG - BLD-2024-01290 BLD Permit Refer… —
2026-07-21 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
873 VISTA CIR, BREA CA 92821 RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL FOR MAIN PANEL UPGRADE- 200 AMPS 200A service panel 3R ELECTRIC
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2026-07-20 Structural
Source type: Residential Alteration
521 E FIR St, BREA CA 92821 Installing underpinning to a settling Foundation using helical piles. —
2026-07-20 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical
1260 TRACIE Dr, BREA CA 92821 3 ton condenser change out in right side yard like for like including coil. 60 b… 3 tons AC, furnace replacement SERVICE CHAMPIONS PLUMBING HEATING & AC…
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2026-07-20 Signage
Source type: Sign - Permanent
1500 BREA MALL Wy, BREA CA 92821 United States Installation of a (1) Illuminated Channel Letter Wall sign to read "North Italia… CS SIGNS LLC
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2026-07-20 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
1306 RUTLEDGE Pl, BREA CA 92821 Main Panel Upgrade 225amp with 200amp Main 225A service panel LIVSMART
2026-07-20 Electrical
Source type: Commercial Electrical
2595 E Imperial Hwy, Brea CA 92821 United States INSTALLTION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE WITHIN AN EXISTING RETAI… EV charger New installation —
2026-07-20 Solar
Source type: Residential Solar Permit with SolarApp
1306 RUTLEDGE Pl, BREA CA 92821 Install PV Rooftop Solar 6.450kW + ESS (15 Panels) 6.45 kW 15 panels battery solar LIVSMART
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2026-07-20 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
513 E DATE St, BREA CA 92821 Main Panel Upgrade- 225A MAIN SERVICE PANEL WITH 200A MAIN BREAKER 225A service panel LIVSMART
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2026-07-20 Temporary
Source type: Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
820 W IMPERIAL HWY, BREA CA 92821 TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR CALIFORNIA SPINE INSTITUTE LLC - BLD-2025… —
2026-07-20 General Construction
Source type: Certificate of Occupancy
405 W IMPERIAL HWY, BREA CA 92821 Certificate of Occupancy Request at 23,971 s/f for retail sales of western appar… —
2026-07-20 Signage
Source type: Commercial Alteration
855 E BIRCH St, BREA CA 92821 The Target T-2482 Brea Drive Up Expansion would include parking lot re-striping … —
2026-07-20 HVAC
Source type: Miscellaneous
845 Skyler Wy, Fullerton CA 92821 United States Pool restroom, mens and womens restroom. replace insulation, drywall, tile on th… replacement P O BOX 2037
2026-07-20 Signage
Source type: Sign - Permanent
955 W Imperial Hwy, Brea CA 92821 United States Sign A: (1) Illuminated Wall Sign 43.20 SF / Sign B: (1) Illuminated Wall Sign 9… —
2026-07-20 Solar
Source type: Residential Solar Permit with SolarApp
513 E DATE St, BREA CA 92821 Install Rooftop Solar 7.740 kW + ESS (18 Panels) 7.74 kW 18 panels battery solar LIVSMART
2026-07-17 General Construction
Source type: Commercial Alteration
3025 E IMPERIAL Hwy, BREA CA 92821 TENANT IMPROVEMENTS TO INCLUDE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW PARTITIONS AND CEILING PER NE… —
2026-07-17 Interior Renovation
Source type: Residential Alteration
828 WILLOW Dr, BREA CA 92821 TO CONVERT (E) GARAGE IN TO A MASTER BEDROOM AND A BATH - TO REMOVE KITCHEN WALL —
2026-07-16 Roofing
Source type: Residential Re-Roof
536 SILVER CANYON, WA, BREA CA 92821 Re-Roof- Like in kind. Remove and Replace Concrete Tile. Roof Pitch- 5:12, Class… tile replacement THE ROOF MASTERS INC
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2026-07-16 Pool/Spa
Source type: Residential Pool/Spa
931 E ALMOND Dr, BREA CA 92821 — 8' × 15' — Depth: 3'6" – 5'0" max new pool and spa OC POOLSCAPES INC
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2026-07-16 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
249 GOLDENROD ST, BREA CA 92821 RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL FOR: INSTALL (1) 60 AMP TESLA EV CHARGER INSIDE GARAGE; I… 60A EV charger New installation EV PROS INC
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2026-07-16 Roofing
Source type: Commercial Re-Roof
695 MADISON Wy, BRE 92821 United States Tear off and Reroof Single Ply tear off replacement —
2026-07-16 Interior Renovation
Source type: Residential Alteration
942 OLEANDER St, BREA CA 92821 Removal of interior load bearing wall in between kitchen and living room to crea… —
2026-07-16 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical
816 E BUCHANAN Ct, BREA CA 92821 3.5T CONDENSER CHANGEOUT RIGHT SIDE YARD. 3.5T INDOOR COIL CHANGEOUT. 80K BTUS F… AC, furnace replacement —
2026-07-15 Electrical
Source type: Revision
424 Berry Wy, Brea CA 92821 United States The proposed revisions primarily consist of incorporating a new diesel backup ge… fire protection New installation FULLMER CONSTRUCTION
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2026-07-15 Electrical
Source type: Revision
138 Locust St, Brea CA 92821 United States REVISION FROM A 3-GANG ELECTRICAL PANEL TO A 4-GANG PANEL. ×3 HOME CONSTRUCTION
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2026-07-15 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical
3391 GREENLEAF Dr, BREA CA 92823 HVAC CHANGEOUT: REPLACE EXISTING 4-TON CONDENSER AND 80,000 BTU FURNACE IN SAME … 4 tons 19 SEER AC, furnace replacement —
2026-07-15 Plumbing
Source type: Residential Plumbing
414 UNION Pl, BREA CA 92821 Scope of work will consist of install 75ft of 1in gas poly pipe from meter box t… MITCH CLEMMONS PLUMBING
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2026-07-15 Electrical
Source type: Revision
415 S ASSOCIATED Rd, BREA CA United States The proposed revisions reflect work that was already included within the origina… H A BUILDERS INC
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2026-07-15 Electrical
Source type: Commercial Electrical
428 BERRY WAY, BREA CA 92821 Install EV Charging Equipment in coordination with SCE Charge Ready Transportati… EV charger New installation BREA ELECTRIC
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2026-07-15 Electrical
Source type: Revision
138 LOCUST St, BREA CA 92821 REVISION FROM A 3-GANG ELECTRICAL PANEL TO A 4-GANG ELECTRICAL PANEL. PROPOSED E… HOME CONSTRUCTION
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2026-07-15 Signage
Source type: Sign - Permanent
855 E BIRCH ST, BREA CA 92821 INSTALLATION OF (9) NEW D/F FLEXPOST SIGNS. SWAIN SIGN INC
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2026-07-15 General Construction
Source type: Miscellaneous
1 CIVIC CENTER CIR, BREA CA 92821 Special Inspector Registration for Markar Ahallah —
2026-07-15 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Residential New
401 E Birch St, Brea CA 92821 United States New 2 story construction build with new garage. —
2026-07-15 General Construction
Source type: Commercial Alteration
50 POINTE DR, BREA CA 92821 UPS REPLACEMENT AT 500 S/F replacement —
2026-07-14 Solar
Source type: Residential Solar Permit with SolarApp
3110 E SANTA FE Rd, BREA CA 92821 PV res roof mount 9.460 KW 22 modules 22 microinverters 1 tesla powerwall 3 1 te… 9.46 kW 22 panels battery solar ORANGE COUNTY CONTRACTING SERVICES
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2026-07-14 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Grading Permit
16423 Rose Dr, BREA CA 92821 United States Brea 265 PH1 TR16423 Lots 2-78 Production Precise Grade —
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Permit Types in Brea
Construction Activity in Brea

New building permits in Brea, 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 Brea Building Permits

Brea, California processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 942+ Brea building permits — newest permit date: 2026-10-31 from official city sources.

Building permits in Brea 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 Brea Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers can use Brea 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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Who appears in Brea permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 942 building permits in Brea. New records appear as they are available from the source.

How fresh is Brea permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Brea 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 Brea permit records?

Brea permit activity covers 942 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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How to look up Brea building permits

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brea Building Permits

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PermitGrab currently tracks 942 building permits in Brea, 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.

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Contractors & subs
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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 Brea provide project context for solar-market research. Filter by the current project signal and verify ownership separately.
Insurance agents
Brea 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.
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