Attachment A
Building Department
Fiscal Year-to-Date
Report
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BUILDINGDEPARTMENTFISCALYEAR-TO-DATEREPORT
FIRE PREVENTION | BUSINESS LICENSE | BUILDING
July 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Table of Contents
4 A c c o m p l i s h m e n t s
5 - 6
B u i l d i n g P e r m i t A n a l y s i s
7 B u i l d i n g I n s p e c t i o n s & S t o p s
8 B u i l d i n g P e r m i t T o t a l s & R e v e n u e 9-11
B u s i n e s s L i c e n s e T o t a l s & R e v e n u e 1 2
F i r e P r e v e n t i o n A c t i v i t y A n a l y s i s FIRE PREVENTION | BUSINESS LICENSE | BUILDING
A W o r d f r o m o u r B u i l d i n g O f f i c i a l / S t a f f H i g h l i g h t 3 B u s i n e s s L i c e n s e A n a l y s i s
1 3 - 1 4
B u i l d i n g D e p a r t m e n t H i s t o r i c a l D a t a 1 5 - 1 7
B u s i n e s s L i c e n s e H i s t o r i c a l D a t a 18 Staff Highlight
In 2025, Building Department permits and revenue declinedin several categories, largely due to market conditions.Despite this, multiple commercial and industrial projects havealready been entitled and submitted for plan review at thebeginning of the year. This should position the Departmentfor increased activity and revenue moving forward.
The Business License Division performed strongly, with asignificant increase in new business licenses and steadyrevenue from business license renewals.
The Fire Prevention Division has remained steady andanticipates an increase in commercial and industrial projectsin early 2026.
Overall, while 2025 reflected softer revenue in some areas,the outlook for the coming year remains positive with strongdevelopment activity already in the pipeline.
A Word From OurBuilding Official
Stephanie Landa
Fire Inspector | Fire Prevention
S t e p h a n i e b e g a n h e r c a r e e r w i t h t h e C i t y o f V i c t o r v i l l e i n 2 0 2 3 w i t h t h e F i r e D e p a r t m e n t a n d l a t e r j o i n e d t h e B u i l d i n g D e p a r t m e n t a s a P e r m i t T e c h n i c i a n w i t h i n t h e F i r e P r e v e n t i o n d i v i s i o n .
S t e p h a n i e w a s p r o m o t e d t o F i r e I n s p e c t o r , w h e r e s h e c o n t i n u e s t o s u p p o r t t h e C i t y ’ s m i s s i o n b y e n s u r i n g s a f e d e v e l o p m e n t a n d c o d e c o m p l i a n c e t h r o u g h o u t t h e c o m m u n i t y .
C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s , S t e p h a n i e !
FIRE PREVENTION | BUSINESS LICENSE | BUILDING
FIRE PREVENTION | BUSINESS LICENSE | BUILDINGAccomplishmentsAccomplishments
PROJECTS ATA GLANCE
Pictured are a few projects that theBuilding Department staff were able tohelp developers complete.
BUILDING
Building Permit AnalysisBuilding Permit Analysis
This chart illustrates the single-family residential permit history for the first two quarters of 2024 compared to the first two quarters of 2025. It specifically reflects permits that were issued and finalized. The data indicates a significant decrease in both issued and finalized residential permits in 2025 relative to 2024.
Issued and Finalized Single Family Residential Permits
Miscellaneous Finalized Permits
This chart illustrates miscellaneous permits finalized during the first two quarters of 2024 compared with the first two quarters of 2025. Miscellaneous permits include projects not associated with new construction, such as patios, pools, block walls, HVAC installations, and water heater replacements. The data shows a significant decrease in finalized miscellaneous permits in 2025 relative to 2024.
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Building Permit AnalysisBuilding Permit Analysis
I s s u e d C o m m e r c i a l & I n d u s t r i a l P e r m i t s This chart illustrates the history of commercial and industrial new construction permits for the first two quarters of 2024 compared with the first two quarters of 2025. It specifically reflects the total square footage issued and finalized each month. The significant increase in 2025 is primarily attributed to two large commercial projects.
Our Permit Technicians!
Building Dept. Clerical!
Ongoing exterior work on a tract homewithin a residential development.
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Inspections and StopsInspections and Stops
This chart shows inspections and stops for the first two quarters of the 2025. Some individual site visits (“stops”) involve multiple inspections, which is why the number of inspections is typically higher.
Building Dept. Inspector on the job!
Verifying compliance with City Code and Ordinances.
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Building Permit Totals & RevenueBuilding Permit Totals & Revenue R e v e n u e / N u m b e r / P e r c e n t a g e o f I s s u e d P e r m i t s Y e a r l y P e r m i t R e v e n u e - 2 0 2 4 / 2 0 2 5 C o m p a r i s o n The dual-ring donut chart shows the number of permits issued and renewed, categorized by permit type for 2025. The inner ring represents the number of permits issued, and the outer ring represents the percentage of total revenue collected by the Building Division, for each of the same categories. Residential development typically produces the bulk of the City’s permit revenue, as was the case so far.
This chart compares permit revenue totals for the for the first two quarters of 2024 compared to the first two quarters of 2025.
BUSINESS LICENSE
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This chart shows the number of commercial business licenses issued and renewed so far this fiscal year, categorized by license type as shown in Victorville’s Municipal Code.
Each color represents a different business license category. The inner ring represents new licenses issued, and the outer ring represents renewed licenses.
Business License AnalysisBusiness License Analysis
C o m m e r c i a l B u s i n e s s L i c e n s e s N e w & R e n e w e d P a g e X
Your City of Victorville licensing staff!
The City’s online permitting system.
BUSINESS LICENSE
BUSINESS LICENSE
Business License AnalysisBusiness License Analysis
H o m e O c c u p a t i o n B u s i n e s s L i c e n s e s N e w & R e n e w e d This chart shows the number of home occupation business licenses issued and renewed so far this fiscal year, categorized by license type as shown in Victorville’s Municipal Code. Each color represents a different business license category. The inner ring represents new licenses issued, and the outer ring represents renewed licenses.
Licensing Technician Business License issued by the City of Victorville!
BUSINESS LICENSE
Business License AnalysisBusiness License Analysis
O u t - o f - C i t y B u s i n e s s L i c e n s e s N e w & R e n e w e d This chart shows the number of out-of-city business licenses issued and renewed so far this fiscal year, categorized by license type as shown in Victorville’s Municipal Code. Each color represents a different business license category. The inner ring represents new licenses issued, and the outer ring represents renewed licenses.
R e n t a l B u s i n e s s L i c e n s e s N e w & R e n e w e d This chart shows the number of rental business licenses issued and renewed so far this fiscal year, categorized by license type as shown in Victorville’s Municipal Code.
Each color represents a different business license category. The inner ring represents new licenses issued, and the outer ring represents renewed licenses.
BUSINESS LICENSE
Business License Totals & RevenueBusiness License Totals & Revenue A l l B u s i n e s s L i c e n s e s N e w & R e n e w e d This chart shows revenue totals so far for this fiscal year. Each bar shows the corresponding revenue amounts of issued/renewed licenses this fiscal year.
This chart presents the total number of business licenses issued and renewed so far this fiscal year. Each bar shows the corresponding number, including both new and renewed licenses this fiscal year.
Y e a r l y B u s i n e s s L i c e n s e R e v e n u e - F i v e Y e a r C o m p a r i s o n
FIRE PREVENTION
F i r e P r e v e n t i o n
A c t i v i t y A n a l y s i s
F i r e P r e v e n t i o n
A c t i v i t y A n a l y s i s
Plan Reviews Completed
The following chart illustrates the type and number of plan reviews completed by the Fire Prevention Division this fiscal year, for New Construction Projects and Tenant Improvements to ensure fire code compliance.
Fire Prevention Inspector on the job!
Inspection tags reviewed to confirmrequired inspections have beencompleted.
FIRE PREVENTION
Fire Prevention Activity AnalysisFire Prevention Activity Analysis Fire Prevention Permits Issued
The following chart illustrates the type and number of permits the Fire Prevention Division issued this fiscal year for various construction types and operations.
F i r e P r e v e n t i o n Y e a r l y I n s p e c t i o n s The following chart illustrates the type and number of fire inspections completed by the Fire Prevention Division this fiscal year.
Total Inspections = 2,390
T o t a l P e r m i t s I s s u e d = 4 4
BUILDINGDEPARTMENTHISTORICAL DATA
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This chart shows single family residential permit history for the past 20 years broken down by year. The chart specifically covers issued permits. These permits are down significantly since the 2005/2006 boom, and have cooled again recently due to economic factors, such as interest rates.
Issued Single Family Residential Permits
This section is included to provide historical context and to illustrate both current and past Building Department trends.
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Building DepartmentHistorical DataBuilding DepartmentHistorical Data Miscellaneous Finalized Permits
This chart shows miscellaneous permits issued for the last 5 years broken down by year.
Miscellaneous permits are permits for items that are not associated with new construction, such as patios, pools, block walls, HVAC, and water heater changeouts.
The bulk of these permits are for residential solar installations, which have tapered off since the regulations for net-metering changed in 2022.
I s s u e d C o m m e r c i a l & I n d u s t r i a l P e r m i t s This chart shows commercial and industrial new construction permits issued for the last 20 years, broken down by year. These numbers trend very similarly to residential in the previous chart.
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Building DepartmentHistorical DataBuilding DepartmentHistorical Data T h i s c h a r t s h o w s t h e y e a r l y d a t a f o r t h e p a s t e i g h t y e a r s f o r t w o c a t e g o r i e s :
I n s p e c t i o n s a n d S t o p s . S o m e i n d i v i d u a l s i t e v i s i t s ( “ s t o p s ” ) i n v o l v e m u l t i p l e i n s p e c t i o n s , w h i c h i s w h y t h e n u m b e r o f i n s p e c t i o n s i s t y p i c a l l y h i g h e r . T h e d e c l i n e i n r e c e n t y e a r s i s d i r e c t l y t i e d t o d r o p p i n g s i n g l e f a m i l y h o m e a n d r e s i d e n t i a l s o l a r p e r m i t n u m b e r s .
Y e a r l y I n s p e c t i o n s & S t o p s
Y e a r l y P e r m i t R e v e n u e - F i v e Y e a r C o m p a r i s o n T h i s c h a r t c o m p a r e s p e r m i t r e v e n u e t o t a l s f o r t h e p a s t 5 y e a r s . A s w i t h p e r m i t n u m b e r s , t h i s h a s b e e n s l o w l y d e c l i n i n g i n r e c e n t y e a r s .
BUSINESS LICENSE
Business License Historical DataBusiness License Historical Data A l l B u s i n e s s L i c e n s e s N e w & R e n e w e d This chart shows revenue totals this year, as well as for the last five years. Each bar shows the corresponding revenue amounts of issued/renewed licenses in the most recent year, and a comparison to the previous 4 years.
This chart presents the total number of business licenses issued and renewed for the last 5 years. Each bar shows the corresponding yearly number, including both new and renewed licenses in the most recent year, and a comparison to the previous 4 years.
Y e a r l y B u s i n e s s L i c e n s e R e v e n u e - F i v e Y e a r C o m p a r i s o n
N e w = b a r s i n f r o n t
R e n e w e d = b a r s i n b a c k
N e w = b o l d b a r s o n t o p
R e n e w e d = b a r s b e l o w i n
t h e c o r r e s p o n d i n g c o l o r