18,965 permits from 1,380 contractors across 12 kinds of work in the City of Elk Grove, October 2023 through September 2026: about 6,322 a year. HVAC is the biggest trade with 4,434 permits. The busiest month for filings is June.
Firms are distinct business names on the file. A linked usual filed value opens what that work costs. Finished is the share of permits a year or more old that the city closed out. Days to finish run from issue to the city's completion date, not from application.
| Trade | Permits | Firms | Active last 12 mo | Usual filed value | Finished | Days to finish | Busiest month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC | 4,434 | 339 | 182 | $16,000 | 84.7% | 50 | July |
| Solar & Battery | 3,735 | 115 | 69 | $9,234 | 96.4% | 109 | October |
| New Home | 2,740 | 20 | 10 | $254,748 | 99.3% | 175 | April |
| Water Heater | 2,078 | 143 | 91 | $3,150 | 80.0% | 23 | January |
| EV Charger | 1,353 | 119 | 70 | $925 | 86.8% | 18 | June |
| Plumbing & Sewer | 875 | 134 | 73 | $7,000 | 66.0% | 23 | January |
| Remodel & Addition | 867 | 262 | 113 | $21,944 | 79.5% | 79 | January |
| Windows & Doors | 818 | 76 | 36 | $12,221 | 83.3% | 57 | June |
| Electrical | 700 | 219 | 111 | $5,000 | 81.9% | 49 | July |
| Roofing | 572 | 200 | 106 | $18,350 | 97.5% | 15 | April |
| Patio Cover & Accessory Structure | 450 | 98 | 49 | $9,712 | 79.1% | 50 | June |
| Pool & Spa | 343 | 59 | 34 | $70,000 | 83.6% | 112 | April |
The file we publish splits exactly into the last 12 months on file and the 24 months before them, so these are 12-month periods ending September 2026, not calendar years. Per year scales each period to 12 months. Counts cover the 12 kinds of home work we track, not every permit Elk Grove issues.
| Period | Months | Permits | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023–Sep 2025 | 24 | 12,969 | 6,484 |
| Oct 2025–Sep 2026 (last 12 months) | 12 | 5,996 | 5,996 |
Share of filings by month, 100 = an average month (the thin line). The 10 biggest trades (every trade with 500 or more permits), October 2023 through September 2026. A tall bar is a busy month at the permit counter, which usually means a longer wait for a contractor.
4,434 permits · busiest July, quietest February
3,735 permits · busiest October, quietest December
2,740 permits · busiest April, quietest August
2,078 permits · busiest January, quietest August
1,353 permits · busiest June, quietest November
875 permits · busiest January, quietest March
867 permits · busiest January, quietest October
818 permits · busiest June, quietest January
700 permits · busiest July, quietest August
572 permits · busiest April, quietest February
| Trade | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC | 88 | 66 | 77 | 99 | 109 | 146 | 160 | 119 | 91 | 84 | 74 | 86 |
| Solar & Battery | 95 | 96 | 85 | 104 | 95 | 145 | 86 | 76 | 79 | 182 | 83 | 73 |
| New Home | 95 | 122 | 113 | 138 | 110 | 135 | 73 | 50 | 64 | 75 | 110 | 116 |
| Water Heater | 159 | 136 | 122 | 95 | 88 | 77 | 90 | 62 | 94 | 73 | 76 | 128 |
| EV Charger | 102 | 81 | 80 | 108 | 105 | 125 | 112 | 112 | 99 | 114 | 66 | 97 |
| Plumbing & Sewer | 143 | 104 | 77 | 96 | 103 | 82 | 100 | 100 | 102 | 104 | 86 | 103 |
| Remodel & Addition | 118 | 93 | 112 | 108 | 98 | 94 | 109 | 90 | 108 | 79 | 102 | 89 |
| Windows & Doors | 59 | 85 | 120 | 113 | 119 | 129 | 112 | 112 | 95 | 87 | 87 | 84 |
| Electrical | 82 | 105 | 110 | 96 | 101 | 108 | 118 | 74 | 115 | 89 | 96 | 106 |
| Roofing | 84 | 71 | 99 | 141 | 101 | 120 | 90 | 94 | 111 | 128 | 73 | 88 |
For each trade, the month with the most permit filings and the month with the fewest, October 2023 through September 2026. Trades do not all peak together, so the busy season depends on the job. Busiest is not the same as best: these are counts of filings, not prices or weather, though a quiet month at the permit counter can mean contractors have more room in the schedule.
July: Elk Grove HVAC permits peak in July (160 against an average month of 100, about 13% of a year's filings); February is the quietest (66). That is from 4,434 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule HVAC work, February has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 50 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month. See the HVAC chart →
October: Elk Grove solar & battery permits peak in October (182 against an average month of 100, about 15% of a year's filings); December is the quietest (73). That is from 3,735 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule solar installation, December has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 109 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month. See the solar & battery chart →
April: Elk Grove new home permits peak in April (138 against an average month of 100, about 11% of a year's filings); August is the quietest (50). That is from 2,740 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule new home construction, August has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 175 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month. See the new home chart →
January: Elk Grove water heater permits peak in January (159 against an average month of 100, about 13% of a year's filings); August is the quietest (62). That is from 2,078 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule water heater replacement, August has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 23 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month. See the water heater chart →
June: Elk Grove EV charger permits peak in June (125 against an average month of 100, about 10% of a year's filings); November is the quietest (66). That is from 1,353 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule EV charger installation, November has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 18 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month. See the EV charger chart →
January: Elk Grove plumbing & sewer permits peak in January (143 against an average month of 100, about 12% of a year's filings); March is the quietest (77). That is from 875 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule plumbing work, March has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 23 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month. See the plumbing & sewer chart →
January: Elk Grove remodel & addition permits peak in January (118 against an average month of 100, about 10% of a year's filings); October is the quietest (79). That is from 867 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule a home remodel, October has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 79 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month. See the remodel & addition chart →
June: Elk Grove windows & doors permits peak in June (129 against an average month of 100, about 11% of a year's filings); January is the quietest (59). That is from 818 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule window replacement, January has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 57 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month. See the windows & doors chart →
July: Elk Grove electrical permits peak in July (118 against an average month of 100, about 10% of a year's filings); August is the quietest (74). That is from 700 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule electrical work, August has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 49 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month. See the electrical chart →
April: Elk Grove roofing permits peak in April (141 against an average month of 100, about 12% of a year's filings); February is the quietest (71). That is from 572 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule roofing work, February has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 15 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month. See the roofing chart →
June: Elk Grove patio cover & accessory structure permits peak in June (133 against an average month of 100, about 11% of a year's filings); January is the quietest (56). That is from 450 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule patio work, January has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 50 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month.
April: Elk Grove pool & spa permits peak in April (147 against an average month of 100, about 12% of a year's filings); February is the quietest (70). That is from 343 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule a pool build, February has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 112 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month.
Top 10 by permits pulled in the last 12 months, all trades. This is volume, not quality: a busy firm is not a careful one. Pick what you value on the compare page to build a ranking.
| Contractor | Trades | Last 12 mo | All permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Brothers Plumbing, Heating & Air | HVAC, Water Heater, Plumbing & Sewer, Windows & Doors, Electrical | 318 | 914 |
| Sunrun | Solar & Battery, EV Charger, Electrical | 299 | 1,086 |
| Citadel Roofing and Solar | Solar & Battery, Electrical, Roofing | 299 | 873 |
| Lennar Homes of California LLC | Solar & Battery, New Home, Remodel & Addition | 251 | 592 |
| Beazer Homes Holdings Nor Cal | Solar & Battery, New Home, Remodel & Addition | 192 | 463 |
| Huft Home Services | HVAC, Water Heater, EV Charger, Plumbing & Sewer, Electrical | 165 | 585 |
| ES Solar LLC | Solar & Battery, Electrical | 147 | 161 |
| Taylor Morrison Services Inc | New Home, Remodel & Addition | 98 | 575 |
| Bonney Plumbing Electrical Heating & Air | HVAC, Water Heater, EV Charger, Plumbing & Sewer, Electrical | 97 | 379 |
| California Delta Mechanical Inc | Water Heater, Plumbing & Sewer | 96 | 283 |
Each permit counted at its property's ZIP code, October 2023 through September 2026, for the 12 kinds of home work we track. All 3 ZIP codes with 100 or more permits; each opens permits by trade and the most active contractors there.
Source: City of Elk Grove TRAKiT building permits on single-family, duplex, mobile-home and ADU homes. The window is October 2023 through September 2026; a permit filed after that isn't here yet.
A filed value is what the contractor wrote on the permit when they applied. It is not a quote and not the final bill.
Counts are permits, not jobs: one job can need several permits, and one permit can cover several visits. 88.8% of the 1,380 firms on the file match an active license at the California CSLB license master file, matched by business name and phone because Elk Grove permits record no license number; the match goes by name and can miss one.
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