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This guide links to the city’s official pages and adds what 401 recent commercial and multifamily permits show about timing, permit types and project values.
Median days from application to issue and median declared value, commercial and multifamily permits issued August 1, 2026 – October 30, 2026.
| Trade | Permits | Median days to issue | Median declared value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | 195 | 82 | $41.3K |
| Plumbing | 74 | 5 | $333K |
| Electrical | 53 | 69 | $84.3K |
| HVAC / Mechanical | 34 | 144 | $126K |
| Signs | 21 | 66 | $5K |
| Solar | 19 | 215 | $254K |
Counts only permits whose record includes an application date (401 of 401). Times depend on the city’s review track: express and over-the-counter trade permits often issue within days, new construction takes longer.
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