Provides description, categorization, cost, and status of permitted work on properties. Includes history of permitted work.

This dataset includes information about building permits issued by the City of Chicago from 2006 to the present, excluding permits that have been voided or revoked after issuance. Most types of permits are issued subject to payment of the applicable permit fee. Work under a permit may not begin until the applicable permit fee is paid.

For more information about building permits, see http://www.chicago.gov/permit.

Building permits help to establish compliance of construction work with the minimum standards of safety established by the State Building Code to ensure public health and safety for everyone. A building permit is required before beginning most construction, demolition, modification and repair work. The Inspectional Services Department offers permitting processes tailored for a wide variety of projects, from home repairs to building demolition.

For more information on the permitting process, visit our Inspectional Services Department Permitting Process page. To apply for a new building permit or check the status of your pending permit application, go to our City of Boston Permits and Licenses Application page.

WHAT IS THE DATASET FOR?

This dataset includes information about building permits issued by the City of Boston from 2009 to the present. Permits that are being processed or have been denied, deleted, void or revoked are not included in the dataset.

WHAT PERMIT TYPES ARE PRESENT IN THE DATASET?

This dataset includes information about the following types of building permits:

• Short Form Building Permit
• Electrical Permit
• Plumbing Permit
• Gas Permit
• Electrical Low Voltage
• Long Form/Alteration Permit
• Electrical Fire Alarms
• Certificate of Occupancy
• Electrical Temporary Service
• Amendment to a Long Form
• Erect/New Construction
• Use of Premises
• Foundation Permit

For more information on these permits and their application process, visit our Building Permits information page.

WHAT DOES EACH PERMIT APPLICATION STATUS MEAN?

• Issued: indicates that the permit has been issued on date specified as issued_date.

• Open: indicates that the permit has been issued and is still valid for the applicant (i.e. not expired yet).

• Closed: indicates that the permit was successfully issued but is not valid anymore (i.e. has expired).

• Stop work: indicates the permit was successfully issued but it stopped working due to non-compliance or other issues before the expiration date.

This dataset contains data on permits for residential construction collected in the Census Bureau's Building Permits Survey. Data is aggregated to the county level. Data is only for final permits, not preliminary permits. Final permit data is published in May of the following year. Annual data are available from 1980 through the most recent reporting year, and may also contain imputed values. This dataset is part of the State of the Cities Data Systems (SOCDS).To retrieve the full database, including monthly permit totals and permit totals by metropolitan statistical area or municipalities, please visit: https://socds.huduser.gov/permits/To learn more about the Residential Construction Permit SOCDS, please visit: https://socds.huduser.gov/permits/help.htm, for questions about the spatial attribution of this dataset, please reach out to us at GISHelpdesk@hud.gov. Data Dictionary: DD_Residential Construction Permits by CountyDate of Coverage: 1980 - 2022

List of permits for new building construction in Cambridge. This dataset derives from Cambridge's ViewPoint permitting system.

** NOTE: The data pipeline for this dataset has been switched to a new feed which should alleviate the previous problem of partial updates (you can still check agency counter to verify the completeness of the records published here). However, we are still working on restoring the owner_name field, so for now some owner names (beyond the redacted ones) may be missing. **

Overview

The City of Pittsburgh’s Permits, Licenses, and Inspections (PLI) Department regulates construction in Pittsburgh. This dataset contains records of permits issued by PLI from 2019-06-01 until the present. Permit records dating back to 2012 may be found in this historical datasets of PLI permits.

Motivation

These permit records are used to manage permitting data by City employees and can be used to understand when permits are issued, the nature of the work, where work is occurring, and the dollar value of the project.

Collection

The permit records in this dataset are drawn from the Computronix (CX) system which is used to manage these permits.

There are four general classes of permits that are present in these data (building permits, mechanical permits, electrical permits, and “general” permits). Building permits pertain to new construction or construction updates to existing properties. Mechanical permits are obtained for installation or alterations to systems in a building such as HVAC, gas systems, boilers, etc. Electrical permits are required for new work or upgrades to electrical systems such as electrical panels, generators, or wiring. "General permits" is a miscellaneous class that contains the following permit types:

• LAND OPERATIONS PERMIT
• SIGN PERMIT
• OCCUPANT LOAD PLACARD PERMIT
• OCCUPANCY ONLY PERMIT
• SUPPRESSION SYSTEM PERMIT
• FIRE ALARM PERMIT
• DEMOLITION PERMIT
• STORM WATER PERMIT
• FLOOD PLAIN PERMIT
• PLAN REVIEW MEETING

More documentation on PLI permits can be found at https://pittsburghpa.gov/pli/pli-permits.

Mechanical, electrical, and building permits are far more prevalent in the dataset because general permits are divided into 10 sub-types.

The field ext_file_num represents the only UUID for each permit record.

Pre-processing

All string text (most fields) were converted to UPPERCASE data. The data are manually entered and often contain non-uniform formatting. While several solutions for cleaning the data exist, including allowing the user to clean the data after accessing it here, text were transformed to UPPERCASE to ensure the data were uniformly formatted in this case. Future improvements to this ETL pipeline may approach this problem with a more sophisticated technique.

We've redacted owner names for permits where the property appears to be currently owner-occupied.

Known Limitations/Biases

Plumbing permits are not included in this dataset, because the Allegheny County Health Department Plumbing Division is responsible for all plumbing permits in the City of Pittsburgh.

Other

Support for Health Equity datasets and tools provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS) through their Health Equity Initiative.

This dataset includes all pending and approved permits related to buildings, as well as non-construction inspections permits. This dataset does not include plumbing, electrical, mechanical, right of way, grading or other types of permits. Improvements to this dataset include alignment with a national data standards called BLDS, including additional fields related to contractors.Update Frequency: DailyTime Period: 2000-PresentExclusions: Plumbing, electrical, mechanical, right-of-way, grading, and other specialized permits.

Building permits are issued by Macon-Bibb County's Business Development Services Department. For more information about the Business Development Services Department visit http://www.maconbibb.us/business-development-services/.

What is Building Permit Data?

Building Permit Data is a detailed repository of records related to the permits issued by local authorities for various construction-related projects. These permits are mandatory for any significant building activity, ensuring that all developments comply with local zoning laws, safety standards, and building codes.

This data typically includes a wealth of information such as:

• Permit Types: Whether it’s a new construction, renovation, or demolition, the type of permit issued is recorded.
• Issuance Dates: The date when the permit was issued, providing a timeline of construction activities.
• Project Descriptions: Detailed descriptions of the construction or renovation work being undertaken.
• Contractor Information: Information about the contractors responsible for the work, offering insights into the key players in local development.
• Valuation Estimates: Estimated costs associated with the projects, crucial for understanding the scale and economic impact of the developments.

This granular level of detail makes building permit data an indispensable resource for various applications.

The City requires permits for commercial and residential development, such as new single-family homes, commercial construction, remodels, additions and related activity like trade (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) work. City review ensures that construction projects adhere to the City’s adopted Building Codes and the Unified Development Code to enhance the health and safety for you, your family and our community.

The datasets below are provided as-is as a record of building activity in San Antonio. For any additional information not contained below, or for information and documentation related to building activity, a request for information (“open records request”) is needed; please refer to the City of San Antonio Open Government Request site at https://www.sa.gov/Directory/Departments/CE/Open-Records-Request to submit a request.

Listing of Building permits since the inception of Naviline in 2007. This dataset includes three components: Building Permits (fees, dates, valuations), Permits Issued Report (addresses, applications, dates) and Inspections. / source is inspections and permits database

This dataset shows the locations of Commercial Construction permits as extracted from the Accela database. The permits with a permit type of 'COMMCON' are extracted and mapped on a daily basis. The geographic location is determined from a link to the city's address database. Some permits who do not have valid city addresses are located at 0,0, off the map. The issue date is extracted and shows the date at which the permit was paid. Currently, this data only shows the permits Issued after June 7, 2015, the date Accela went live. To view previous permits, see the layer CV_LOC_COMMERCIAL_P.

Building Permits in the United States increased to 1397 Thousand in June from 1394 Thousand in May of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United States Building Permits - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Iowa Department of Natural Resources issues discharge permits under delegation of a federal program known as the NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) permit program. Storm water regulations were established by EPA under the NPDES permit requirements for certain types of industrial facilities and industrial activities. The intent of the federal storm water regulations is to improve water quality by reducing or eliminating contaminants in storm water. Storm water is defined as precipitation runoff, surface runoff and drainage, street runoff, and snow melt runoff. The storm water permits database tracks wastewater permits for NPDES General permits #1-3. General NPDES Permits allow the DNR to allocate resources in an efficient manner to provide more timely permit coverage. For example, many facilities that have common elements may be covered under a general permit without expending the time and money necessary to issue individual permits to each facility. In addition, using a general permit ensures consistency of permit conditions for similar facilities. General permit #1 covers storm water discharge associated with industrial activity. General permit #2 covers storm water discharge associated with industrial activity for construction activities. General permit #3 covers storm water discharge associated with industrial activity from asphalt plants, concrete batch plants, rock crushing plants and construction sand and gravel facilities.

This dataset offers a listing of permits issued by Norfolk City Planning’s Development Service Center (DSC). It encompasses a wide range of permit types, including those for building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, fire safety, amusement, elevators, certificates of occupancy, zoning, and others. The dataset provides valuable insights into construction and development activities within the city, offering details on permit numbers, locations, types, statuses, dates, and other essential information. This dataset will be updated daily on weekdays.

Data for all Commercial Building Permits issued since 2000, including status and work performed. Update Frequency: Daily

Understanding local development trends and making informed real estate decisions requires access to reliable and comprehensive data. Among the most valuable sources of information in this regard is Building Permit Data.

Building permit data for Phoenix, AZ exported from the State of the Cities Data Systems (SOCDS) Building Permits Database.

Like other Assessor and Recorder data sets from First American, BlackKnight, ATTOM or HouseCanary, we provide both residential real estate and commercial restate data on homes, properties and parcels nationally.

Over 60M parcels reflecting over 330M permits over the past 20 years.

This comprehensive dataset contains building permits issued in the United States, providing valuable insights into residential and commercial construction activities. With over millions of records covering millions of homes, this dataset offers a vast opportunity for analysis and business growth.

Includes permits from various states across the US

Covers residential and commercial construction activities

Insights:

Residential vs. Commercial: Analyze the distribution of permits by type (residential, commercial) to understand local market trends.

Construction Activity: Track permit issuance over time to identify patterns and fluctuations in construction activity.

Geographic Patterns: Examine the concentration of permits by state, county, or city to reveal regional development opportunities.

Potential Applications:

Contractors and Builders: Utilize this dataset to identify potential projects, estimate job values, and stay up-to-date on permit requirements.

Local Governments: Analyze building permit data to inform land-use planning, zoning regulations, and infrastructure development.

Investors and Developers: Explore the types of construction projects being undertaken in specific areas, enabling informed investment decisions.

Value Propositions:

Understand Current Home Condition: Gain insights into the current state of homes by analyzing building permit data, allowing you to:

Identify areas with high concentrations of permits

Determine the scope and type of work being performed

Infer the potential for improved home values

Lender Lead Generation: Use this dataset to identify potential refinance candidates based on improved homes, enabling lenders to:

Target homeowners who have invested in their properties

Offer tailored financial solutions to capitalize on increased property value

Contractor Lead Generation:

Solar installers can target neighbors of solar customers, increasing the chances of successful referrals and upselling opportunities.

Pool cleaners can target new pools, identifying potential customers for maintenance and cleaning services.

Roofing contractors can target homes with recent roofing permits, offering replacement or repair services to homeowners.

Home Service Providers:

Handyman services can target homes with permit records, offering a range of maintenance and repair services.

Appliance installers can target new kitchens and bathrooms, identifying potential customers for appliance installation and integration.

Real Estate Professionals:

Realtors can analyze permit data to understand local market trends, adjusting their sales strategies to capitalize on areas with high construction activity.

Property managers can identify potential investment opportunities, using permit data to evaluate the feasibility of investment projects.

Data Analysis Ideas:

Trend Analysis: Identify trends in permit issuance by type (residential, commercial), project size, or location to forecast future demand.

Geospatial Analysis: Visualize permit data on a map to analyze the concentration of construction activity and identify areas with high growth potential.

Correlation Analysis: Examine the relationship between permit issuance and local economic indicators (e.g., GDP, unemployment rates) to understand the impact of construction on the local economy.

Business Use Cases:

Market Research: Analyze permit data to inform business decisions about market trends, competition, and growth opportunities.

Risk Assessment: Identify areas with high concentrations of permits and potential risks (e.g., building code non-compliance) to adjust business strategies accordingly.

Investment Analysis: Use permit data to evaluate the feasibility of investment projects in specific regions or markets.

Data Visualization Ideas:

Interactive Maps: Create interactive maps to visualize permit concentration by location, type, and project size.

Permit Issuance Charts: Plot permit issuance over time to illustrate trends and fluctuations in construction activity.

Bar Charts by Category: Display the distribution of permits by category (e.g., residential, commercial) to highlight market trends.

Additional Ideas:

Combine with other datasets: Integrate building permit data with other sources (e.g., crime statistics, weather patterns) to gain a more comprehensive understanding of local conditions.

Analyze by demographic factors: Examine how permit issuance varies across different demographics (e.g., age, income level) to understand market preferences and behaviors.

Develop predictive models: Create statistical mo...

This dataset contains a subset of data from our Building Permit Application dataset. The data has been filtered to only include permit applications for solar (permit type = PVRS).To learn more about solar energy in Cary check out our Solar Energy webpage.This file is created from the Town of Cary permit application data. It has been created to conform to the BLDS open data specification for building permit data (permitdata.org). In the Town of Cary a permit application may result in the creation of several permits. Rows in this table represent applications for permits, not individual permits. Individual permits may be released as a separate dataset. With the exception of a few fields, we have applied all of the required and preferred fields of the required dataset for permits. This data is updated daily.Used as a part of the Solar, Cary, and You Dashboard