Kern County Building Permits & Property Data

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2,413 indexed permits · Kern County, California.

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Kern County building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 2,105
Newest permit 2026-09-15

PermitGrab tracks 2,413 building permits in Kern County, CA as of 2026-09-15.

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Filter Kern County permits by trade: solar · roofing · HVAC · electrical · fire protection · new construction.

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Kern County building permit activity

787 building permits were published by this source for Kern County in the last 30 days — up 13.9% from the prior 30 days. Over 90 days: 2,105 permits.

2,413
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2026-09-16
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Updated recently · 2026-09-15
Kern County had 787 building permit records published in the last 30 days, led by 186 solar, 114 general construction and 104 roofing.

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Permit data through 2026-09-15

2,413 permits sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-09-15 HVAC/Mech 2718 SCOTT PL, BAKERSFIELD CA HOLDERS
2026-09-15 HVAC/Mech 708 ARVIN ST, BAKERSFIELD CA Residential Mechanical
2026-09-15 HVAC/Mech 504 SUN ROSE AV, BAKERSFIELD CA HOLDERS
2026-09-15 HVAC/Mech 12943 BRECKENRIDG RD, BAKERSFIELD CA GUNDLACHS
2026-09-15 HVAC/Mech 2712 LYNWOOD ST, BAKERSFIELD CA OPTIMAL HEATING & AIR
2026-09-15 Plumbing 221 W WILSON AV, CA GAS LINE REPAIR 50 FT line work
2026-09-15 Roofing 17261 HWY 58, BAKERSFIELD CA
2026-09-15 Plumbing 2300 COMMERCIAL AV, LAKE ISABELLA CA
2026-09-15 Electrical 1067 STOOPS LN, BAKERSFIELD CA
2026-09-15 HVAC/Mech 7105 FRUITVALE AV, BAKERSFIELD CA
2026-09-15 Roofing 1850 SJOBERG DR, FRAZIER PARK CA
2026-09-15 General Construction 9919 PAPER MOON WY, BAKERSFIELD CA Residential New Single-Family Dwelling residential New construction
2026-09-15 Roofing 2504 TALISMAN DR, BAKERSFIELD CA
2026-09-15 Roofing 10900 CAVE AV, BAKERSFIELD CA Residential Roof
2026-09-15 General Construction commercial
2026-09-15 HVAC/Mech 21712 MID WY, TEHACHAPI CA
2026-09-15 General Construction 1240 CASTAIC AV, BAKERSFIELD CA Residential Alteration Garage residential
2026-09-15 Solar 725 HILL ST, BAKERSFIELD CA
2026-09-15 Roofing 2500 LOMA LINDA DR, BAKERSFIELD CA Residential Roof
2026-09-15 Solar 225 S ORCHARD ST, RIDGECREST CA 93555 SOLAR REINSTALL solar Solar PV
2026-09-15 Pool/Spa 14603 CITRUS TREE CT, BAKERSFIELD CA
2026-09-15 Solar 13012 APPALOOSA AV, BAKERSFIELD CA FUZION ENERGY solar Solar PV
2026-09-15 Electrical 0 LOST HILLS RD, LOST HILLS CA SA CAMP PUMP AND DRILLING
2026-09-15 Roofing 5478 VISTA GRANDE DR, WELDON CA
2026-09-15 Plumbing 209 W BOSTON AV, RIDGECREST CA 93555 WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT standard replacement Water heater
2026-09-15 General Construction 9312 HALTER CT, BAKERSFIELD CA COAST TO COAST HOME BUILDER residential
2026-09-15 Electrical 529 E COTTONWOOD DR, RIDGECREST CA 93555 MAIN PANEL UPGRADE WITH REWIRE service panel Panel service
2026-09-15 Electrical 457 S NORMA ST, RIDGECREST CA 93555 MAIN PANEL UPGRADE service panel Panel service ×2
2026-09-15 Solar 457 S NORMA ST, RIDGECREST CA 93555 MAIN PANEL UPGRADE FOR UNIT 462 solar Solar PV
2026-09-15 Solar 1025 W MARY ANN AV, RIDGECREST CA 93555 3.15 KW DC ROOF MOUNT - NO MPU - 2 INSPECTIONS - 2 BATTERIES 3.15 kW solar Solar PV
2026-09-15 General Construction 308 S ABIGAIL ST, RIDGECREST CA 93555 NEW PATIO COVER - 378 SQ FT 378 sf residential
2026-09-15 General Construction 1610 LINCOLN ST, BAKERSFIELD CA residential
2026-09-15 General Construction 1200 S FARRAGUT ST, RIDGECREST CA 93555 NEW SFD 780 SQ FT REF MATER PLAN 2023-0605 780 sf residential
2026-09-15 Electrical 1006 DAWN ST, BAKERSFIELD CA
2026-09-15 General Construction 1204 S FARRAGUT ST, RIDGECREST CA 93555 NEW SFD 780 SQ FT REF MATER PLAN 2023-0605 780 sf residential
2026-09-15 Solar 819 STERLING RD, BAKERSFIELD CA MSI solar Solar PV
2026-09-15 Roofing 22412 LITTLE CT, TEHACHAPI CA
2026-09-15 General Construction 1204 S FARRAGUT ST, RIDGECREST CA 93555 NEW ADU - REF MASTER PLAN 2023-0605 - UNIT B residential
2026-09-15 General Construction 1200 S FARRAGUT ST, RUDGECREST CA 93555 NEW ADU - REF MASTER PLAN 2023-0605 - UNIT B residential
2026-09-15 Plumbing 125 S LUMILL ST, RIDGECREST CA 93555 SEWER LINE REPLACEMENT line work replacement
2026-09-15 Solar 10217 ENGER ST, BAKERSFIELD CA DISCOUNT SOLAR SOLUTIONS solar Solar PV
2026-09-15 HVAC/Mech 600 W SYDNOR AV, RIDGECREST CA 93555 INSTALL GOODMAN PACKAGE UNIT New installation HVAC installation
2026-09-15 Solar 405 W HOWELL AV, CA 8.6 KW DC ROOF MOUNT - NO MPU - 2 INSPECTIONS - 2 BATTERIES 8.6 kW solar Solar PV
2026-09-15 Solar 1129 W TAMARISK AV, RIDGECREST CA 93555 8.6 KW DC ROOF MOUNT - W/ MPU - 2 INSPECTIONS - 2 BATTERIES 8.6 kW solar Solar PV
2026-09-15 Solar 645 E CHURCH AV, RIDGECREST CA 93555 4.3 KW DC ROOF MOUNT - NO MPU - 1 INSPECTION -1 BATTERY 4.3 kW battery solar Battery storage
2026-09-15 HVAC/Mech 1320 W WILLOW AV, RIDGECREST CA 93555 HVAC
2026-09-15 HVAC/Mech 121 N GATEWAY BL, RIDGECREST CA 93555 HVAC
2026-09-15 Fire Protection 1140 N MEADOW VIEW LN, RIDGECREST CA 93555 FIRE SURVEY
2026-09-15 Fire Protection 2700 M ST, BAKERSFIELD CA Residential Fire Survey
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Permit Types in Kern County
Construction Activity in Kern County

New building permits in Kern County, California show where construction activity is occurring. Filter the public records by trade, date, address, and project value to research active projects and property activity. Contractor lead coverage is not currently available for this city.

About Kern County Building Permits

Kern County, California processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 2413+ Kern County building permits — newest permit date: 2026-09-15 from official city sources.

Each record can show the project address, scope, permit type, and value where the city publishes them. The source-published contractor records do not meet the coverage threshold for this city. PermitGrab does not represent this as contractor-contact coverage. Where property-owner records are available, they are matched to permit addresses separately.

How to use Kern County permit data

Filter the current records by trade, date, address, or project value to research construction activity. The most useful workflow in this market is verifying the project signal first, then using the property data that is actually available for that address.

PermitGrab methodology · Page data current as of · Source: Building Permits via Accela Citizen Access (Bakersfield metro).

Who appears in Kern County permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 2,413 building permits in Kern County. New records appear as they are available from the source.

How fresh is Kern County permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Kern County is dated 2026-09-15. Newest permit date: 2026-09-15. 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 Kern County permit records?

In the last 30 days, Kern County permitting activity covers 787 new building 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.

How to look up Kern County building permits

Search recent Kern County, CA building permits by address, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Kern County 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, see the Kern County Permit Pulse.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kern County Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Kern County?

PermitGrab currently tracks 2413 building permits in Kern County, 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 Kern County 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 Kern County?

Contractors can research Kern County activity by filtering current permits by trade, location, and project type. Source-published contractor coverage is not currently available for this city. Property information is shown only where public records can be matched.

What’s included in the 14-day trial?

The 14-day trial includes full Pro access to Kern County — CSV export, trade and value-tier filters, lead scoring, and violation cross-reference flags. Source-published contractor coverage is not currently available for this city. Property information is available only where public records can be matched. Card required to start; cancel anytime before day 14.

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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 Kern County provide project context for solar-market research. Filter by the current project signal and verify ownership separately.
Insurance agents
Kern County 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
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