Downey Solar Permits & Contractor Leads

467 indexed permits · 30 active contractors · Downey, California.

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Downey building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 467
Total permit value (90d) $560,294
Active contractors 30
Newest permit 2026-07-31

PermitGrab tracks 30 active contractors who pulled 467 building permits in Downey, CA as of 2026-07-31. Permits updated daily.

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Downey building permit activity

Contractors pulled 235 building permits in Downey over the last 30 days — up 1.3% from the prior 30 days. Over 90 days: 467 permits worth $560,294.

Most active contractors (last 6 months)

  1. MCINC CONSTRUCTION INC — 6 permits
  2. JW HEATING AND AIR INC — 4 permits
  3. SERVICE CHAMPIONS PLUMBING — 4 permits
  4. SOCAL ROOFING — 4 permits
  5. BETTER EARTH ELECTRIC INC — 3 permits
  6. IN-N-OUT BURGERS — 3 permits
  7. SKYLINE SMART ENERGY — 3 permits
  8. SUNRUN — 2 permits
  9. R A CONSTRUCTION INC — 2 permits
  10. SUN RUN — 2 permits
467
Indexed Permits
30
Active Contractors
22
Verified Phones
2026-08-02
Last Updated
Updated recently · 2026-07-31
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Downey had 235 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 47 hvac, 43 roofing and 35 electrical.

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SUNRUN
2026-07-29
📍 10524 CLANCEY AV
Solar 6.75 kW 14 panels battery
BETTER EARTH ELECTRIC INC
2026-07-22
📍 10230 HOPELAND AV, DOWNEY CA 90241
Solar 9.46 kW 22 panels battery
SKYLINE SMART ENERGY
2026-07-22
📍 11718 JULIUS AV, DOWNEY CA 90241
Solar 7.38 kW 18 panels battery

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Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-07-29 Solar 10524 CLANCEY AV SolarApp+ - Solar and Storage 6.75kW and 14 Panels; includes Energy Storage Syst… SUNRUN
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2026-07-22 Solar 10230 HOPELAND AV, DOWNEY CA 90241 SolarApp+ - Solar and Storage 9.46kW and 22 Panels; includes Energy Storage Syst… BETTER EARTH ELECTRIC INC
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2026-07-22 Solar 11718 JULIUS AV, DOWNEY CA 90241 SolarApp+ - Solar and Storage 7.38kW and 18 Panels; includes Energy Storage Syst… SKYLINE SMART ENERGY
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2026-07-15 Solar 8569 LOWMAN AV, DOWNEY CA 90240 Solar and Storage 7.8kW and 20 Panels; with Electrical Service Upgrade; includes… BEST VALUE SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
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2026-07-10 Solar 7708 BRUNACHE ST, DOWNEY CA 90242 SolarApp+ - Solar and Storage 6.15kW and 15 Panels; with Electrical Service Upgr… LGCY ELECTRIC
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2026-07-09 Solar 12629 GLENSHIRE RD, DOWNEY CA 90242 SolarApp+ - Solar 2.67kW and 6 Panels BRIGHT STAR MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION
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2026-07-09 Solar 7603 FONTANA ST, DOWNEY CA 90241 SolarApp+ - Solar and Storage 6.15kW and 15 Panels; with Electrical Service Upgr… GO HEAVY INC
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2026-07-08 Solar 8227 BIRCHCREST RD, DOWNEY CA 90240 SolarApp+ - Solar and Storage 7.74kW and 18 Panels; includes Energy Storage Syst… Axia Solar Corp
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2026-07-08 Solar 12041 PATTON RD, DOWNEY CA 90242 SolarApp+ - Solar and Storage 6.45kW and 15 Panels; includes Energy Storage Syst… Axia Solar Corp
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2026-07-07 Solar 8128 ADOREE ST, DOWNEY CA 90242 SolarApp+ - Solar and Storage 9.43kW and 23 Panels; with Electrical Service Upgr… ACTION SOLAR
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2026-07-07 Solar 10448 GAYBROOK AV, DOWNEY CA 90241 SolarApp+ - Solar and Storage 18.06kW and 43 Panels; includes Energy Storage Sys… TESLA ENERGY OPERATIONS INC
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2026-07-07 Solar 9725 BLANDWOOD RD, DOWNEY CA 90240 SolarApp+ - Solar and Storage 14.19kW and 33 Panels; includes Energy Storage Sys… PACIFIC COAST GENERATION INC
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2026-07-06 Solar 7950 BORSON ST, DOWNEY CA 90242 SolarApp+ - Solar and Storage 3.28kW and 8 Panels; includes Energy Storage Syste… BETTER EARTH ELECTRIC INC
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2026-07-02 Solar 8282 LANKIN ST, DOWNEY CA 90242 Solar and Storage 7.04kW and 16 Panels; with Electrical Service Upgrade; include… PRECISION TECHNOLOGIES
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2026-07-01 Solar 7607 SHADY OAK DR, DOWNEY CA 90240 Solar and Storage 7.2kW and 16 Panels; includes Energy Storage System 3 LF from … SUNRUN
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2026-06-27 Solar 9336 GAINFORD ST, DOWNEY CA 90240 Solar and Storage 4.92kW and 12 Panels; includes Energy Storage System 10 LF fro… CAPITAL ENERGY LLC
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2026-06-24 Solar 7957 DALEN ST, A, DOWNEY CA 90242 Solar 2.76kW and 6 Panels AMECO SOLAR LLC
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2026-06-18 Solar 9503 FOSTORIA ST, DOWNEY CA 90241 SolarApp+ - Solar and Storage 7.74kW and 18 Panels; includes Energy Storage Syst… BETTER EARTH ELECTRIC INC
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2026-06-15 Solar 12705 GLYNN AV, DOWNEY CA 90242 14- Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ 410 solar modules 1- 1707000-XX-Y {240V, 11.5kW} inve… LGCY ELECTRIC
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2026-06-15 Solar 10215 PICO VISTA RD, DOWNEY CA 90241 SolarApp+ - Solar and Storage 4.73kW and 11 Panels; includes Energy Storage Syst… PARADISE RENEWABLES
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2026-06-15 Solar 7433 BENARES ST, DOWNEY CA 90241 SolarApp+ - Solar and Storage 3.6kW and 8 Panels; includes Energy Storage System… SUN RUN
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2026-06-12 Solar 7708 BRUNACHE ST, DOWNEY CA 90242 SolarApp+ - Solar and Storage 6.3kW and 14 Panels; includes Energy Storage Syste… SUN RUN
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2026-07-31 Solar 8729 CLETA ST New commercial rooftop solar photovoltaic system w/ a DC rating of 675.950 kW, c… MOTIVE ENERGY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
2026-07-30 Solar 8569 LOWMAN AV Residential Solar ×2
2026-07-28 Solar 8333 ALBIA ST SolarApp+ - Solar and Storage 8.505kW and 21 Panels; includes Energy Storage Sys…
2026-07-27 Solar 9467 CEDARTREE RD Solar and Storage 7.04kW and 16 Panels; includes Energy Storage System 3 LF from… EMPOWER HOME SERVICES
2026-07-27 Solar 10436 WESTERN AV, UNIT B Solar 2.25kW and 5 Panels SOLAR PRICE DISCOVERY INC DBA SOLAR DISCOVERY
2026-07-27 Solar 13244 RUTGERS AV, DOWNEY CA 90242 Residential Solar
2026-07-27 Solar 13244 RUTGERS AV SolarApp+ - Solar and Storage 5.79kW and 13 Panels; includes Energy Storage Syst…
2026-07-27 Solar 10436 WESTERN AV, UNIT A Solar 2.25kW and 5 Panels SOLAR PRICE DISCOVERY INC DBA SOLAR DISCOVERY
2026-07-24 Solar 8333 ALBIA ST, DOWNEY CA 90242 Residential Solar
2026-07-22 Solar 9321 PARROT AV, DOWNEY CA 90240 SolarApp+ - Solar and Storage 17.64kW and 42 Panels; includes Energy Storage Sys… ORANGE COUNTY CONTRACTING SERVICES
2026-07-21 Solar 12404 BROOKSHIRE AV, DOWNEY CA 90242 SolarApp+ - Solar and Storage 7.79kW and 19 Panels; includes Energy Storage Syst…
2026-07-21 Solar 9908 LESTERFORD AV, DOWNEY CA 90240 Solar and Storage 14kW and 0 Panels; includes Energy Storage System 3 LF from pr…
2026-07-17 Solar 7835 RAVILLER DR, DOWNEY CA 90240 SolarApp+ - Solar and Storage 15.18kW and 33 Panels; includes Energy Storage Sys…
2026-07-15 Solar Residential Solar
2026-07-14 Solar 11946 SUSAN AV, DOWNEY CA 90242 SolarApp+ - Solar and Storage 2.7kW and 6 Panels; includes Energy Storage System…
2026-07-14 Solar 12655 IZETTA AV, DOWNEY CA 90242 EV Charger | Lvl 2 Hardwired | 50A MAX ×2
2026-07-13 Solar 9321 PARROT AV, DOWNEY CA 90240 Residential Solar
2026-07-13 Solar 8435 FONTANA ST, F, DOWNEY CA Solar and Storage 3.96kW and 9 Panels; includes Energy Storage System 20 LF from…
2026-07-08 Solar 12629 GLENSHIRE RD, DOWNEY CA 90242 Residential Solar
2026-07-08 Solar 9450 BROOKPARK RD, DOWNEY CA 90240 Solar and Storage 9.02kW and 22 Panels; includes Energy Storage System 6 LF from…
2026-07-01 Solar 7927 6TH ST, DOWNEY CA 90241 SolarApp+ - Solar and Storage 11.5kW and 8 Panels; includes Energy Storage Syste…
2026-06-26 Solar 12259 CALADRE AV, DOWNEY CA 90242 SolarApp+ - Solar and Storage 6.3kW and 14 Panels; with Electrical Service Upgra…
2026-06-23 Solar 12248 BLODGETT AV, DOWNEY CA 90242 SolarApp+ - Solar and Storage 9.45kW and 21 Panels; includes Energy Storage Syst…
2026-06-17 Solar 10703 WOODRUFF AV, DOWNEY CA 90241 SolarApp+ - Solar and Storage 9.9kW and 22 Panels; includes Energy Storage Syste…
2026-06-16 Solar 7456 YANKEY ST, DOWNEY CA 90242 SolarApp+ - Solar 5.28kW and 12 Panels
2026-06-12 Solar 7534 4TH PL, DOWNEY CA 90241 New installation of grid tied solar system with Enphase 5P battery energy storag…
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 19 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

🆕 New this week
Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. MCINC CONSTRUCTION INC 6 (6) HVAC - Verifying…
2. JW HEATING AND AIR INC 📞 2 permits/30d 4 (4) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
3. SERVICE CHAMPIONS PLUMBING 📞 3 permits/30d 4 (4) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
4. SOCAL ROOFING 📞 1 permits/30d 4 (4) Roofing - 🔒 Reveal
5. BETTER EARTH ELECTRIC INC 📞 2 permits/30d 3 (3) Solar - 🔒 Reveal
6. IN-N-OUT BURGERS 📞 1 permits/30d 3 (3) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
7. SKYLINE SMART ENERGY 📞 1 permits/30d 3 (3) Solar - 🔒 Reveal
8. R A CONSTRUCTION INC 📞 2 (2) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
9. E & R ELITE PRIME CONSTRUCTION CORP 2 permits/30d 2 (2) Interior Renovation - Verifying…
10. IRF DEVELOPMENT GROUP INC 📞 1 permits/30d 2 (2) Roofing - 🔒 Reveal
11. JIMS ROOFING 2 permits/30d 2 (2) Roofing - Verifying…
12. DOWNEY PLUMBING 📞 2 (2) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
13. SOLAR PRICE DISCOVERY INC DBA SOLAR DISCOVERY NEW 2 (2) Solar - Verifying…
14. SYNERGY COMPANIES 📞 1 permits/30d 2 (2) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
15. PAGO ROOFING 2 (2) Roofing - Verifying…
16. LGCY ELECTRIC 📞 1 permits/30d 2 (2) Solar - 🔒 Reveal
17. SUN RUN 📞 2 (2) Solar - 🔒 Reveal
18. PACIFIC STUDIO POOLS INC 📞 2 (2) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
19. FAST WATER HEATER 📞 1 permits/30d 2 (2) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
20. PRECISION TECHNOLOGIES 📞 1 permits/30d 2 (2) Solar - 🔒 Reveal
21. E & R ELITE PRIME CONSTRUCTION CORP 2 permits/30d 2 (2) Interior Renovation - Verifying…
22. NEXGEN AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING LLC 📞 2 (2) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
23. QUALITY CONSERVATION SERVICES 📞 2 (2) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
24. HEXAGON ROOFING INC 📞 2 permits/30d 2 (2) Roofing - 🔒 Reveal
25. Axia Solar Corp 📞 2 permits/30d 2 (2) Solar - 🔒 Reveal

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Construction Activity in Downey

New building permits in Downey, California indicate upcoming construction projects. Contractors can identify subcontracting opportunities by monitoring recently issued permits for residential renovations, commercial buildouts, and new construction. Early outreach to permit holders often results in higher close rates before projects go to competitive bid.

About Downey Building Permits

Downey, California processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 467+ Downey building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Downey requires a building permit before work can begin. These public records include the project address, scope of work, estimated cost, and often the general contractor's name — making them valuable leads for subcontractors looking for new projects in Downey.

How Contractors Use Downey Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Downey use building permit data to find projects before they hit traditional lead services. When a new commercial buildout or residential renovation permit is filed, it signals upcoming work that needs subcontractors.

Instead of competing for shared leads on HomeAdvisor or Angi, contractors who monitor Downey building permits can reach out to general contractors the day a permit is issued — before anyone else calls. This first-mover advantage leads to higher close rates and better project selection.

PermitGrab sends daily email alerts filtered by trade, so Downey electrical contractors only see electrical permits, HVAC contractors only see mechanical permits, and so on.

Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Sources: official Downey open data portal.

Who pulled permits in Downey this week?

The most active contractors filing in Downey right now include MCINC CONSTRUCTION INC, JW HEATING AND AIR INC, SERVICE CHAMPIONS PLUMBING, SOCAL ROOFING and BETTER EARTH ELECTRIC INC. PermitGrab tracks 30 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is Downey permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Downey is dated 2026-07-31. Expected daily • newest record 3d old. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, contractor name (where the source publishes it), and permit type, so a fresh row means a fresh lead.

What construction is happening in Downey right now?

In the last 30 days, Downey permitting activity covers 235 new building permits. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.

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Code violations matched to property owners. An owner facing a citation is the warmest restoration, repair, or wholesale-offer lead there is — and no marketplace sells this list.

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How to look up Downey building permits

Search recent Downey, CA building permits by address, contractor, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Downey building department's public permit records and updated as new filings post. 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 Downey Permit Pulse.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downey Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Downey?

PermitGrab currently tracks 467 building permits in Downey, California. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal open-data source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

How fresh is the Downey permit data?

PermitGrab collects Downey daily. New permits appear here within 1–3 days of the municipal source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

How can contractors find construction leads in Downey?

Contractors find leads in Downey by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then contacting the permit applicant (owner or general contractor) directly. Pro subscribers get verified phone numbers and can set up saved-search email alerts so new matches land in their inbox the same day they’re filed.

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Downey permit & owner data, by use case

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Real estate investors
Code violations in Downey = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Downey GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Downey addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Downey are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Downey renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Downey permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Downey mean a long runway of subcontractor and material orders. Sort new-construction permits by project value and reach the GC before the trades are locked.
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