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Municipality of Anchorage CDR public building and planning lookup
BuildingPlanningUse
Official public search by permit/application number, applicant, address or parcel. Individual permit page independently verified: https://bsd.muni.org/inspandreview/PermitInfo.aspx?apbldgkey=289703 shows permit number, commercial new building type, address, description, status and licensed contractor contacts. No bulk export/API or recent-date listing verified; Anchorage only.
Source checked 2026-10-09 · Coverage limited to the named jurisdiction
City of Birmingham Online Permit Center — Building search
Building
Official Birmingham city permitting page links this Accela portal, and its current indexed page exposes Search for Building Permits. Direct automated requests return HTTP 403; interactive public search and bulk retrieval are not verified. City limits only; legacy paper permits are not all migrated. No verified bulk API.
Source checked 2026-10-09 · Coverage limited to the named jurisdiction
BuildingElectricalMechanicalPlumbingGrading and land alterationRetaining wallSidingAntenna
GET verified real individual records and distinct permit types. Fields include PermitNumber, ProjectDesc, PermitIssueDate, PropertyAddress, PropertyCity, PropertyState, PermitDesc, PermitStatus, DECLVLTN, Contractor. Layer 1 is Closed/Voided Permits. Rows can repeat one permit for fee line items; deduplicate by jurisdiction plus PermitNumber. City coverage only. Latest source freshness must be checked before displaying as fresh leads.
Source checked 2026-10-09 · Coverage limited to the named jurisdiction
FP FIRE ALARM MOD-OTC-W/ OR W/O PWR BSTRSOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC/BATTERY SYSTEMFP FIRE ALARM INSTALLATIONFP WELDING & CUTTING OPERATION/HOTWORKCOMBUST DUST OR FIBER PRODUCING OPELECTRICALFP CRYOGENIC FLUID STORAGE/HANDLINGSOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM OTCFENCE - ZONING ONLYFP FIRE PROTECTION EQUIP COMPANIES
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EMERGENCY RESPONDER RADIO SYS INSTALLFP SPECIAL EXTINGUISHING-NON-WATER BASEDFP MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL DISPENSING STATIONCOMMERCIAL STREET LIGHTCOMBUST DUST OR FIBER PRODUCING INSTALLLATERAL TAP CIVIL PERMITPLANT EXTRACTION INSTALLHAUL CIVIL PERMITDRAINAGE FACILITY CIVIL PERMITSPRAYING DIPPING & POWDER COATING OPSMEDICAL GAS INSTALLFP PUBLIC ASSMBLY-VEH/CANDLES/OPEN FLAMEFP F/C LIQ TANK PUMP OUT (UG OR AG)SIGN VIOLATIONRES DEMOLITIONOUTSIDE COMBUSTIBLE MATS STORAGE & USEREFRIGERATION EQUIPMENTRES PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMRES STRUCSIGN TEMPORARY PERMITFP HIGH PRESSURE CO2 PRFP AUTO SPRINKLER MOD (NO CHG OF HEADS)AVIATION FACILITYFP HAZARDOUS MATERIAL STORAGE/HANDLINGHIGH PILE COMBUSTIBLE STORAGEGRADING/DRAINAGE CIVIL PERMITSIGN PERMITCO2 LIQUID BEV SYS STORE/USE/HANDLEFIRE PREVENTION SERVICE REQUESTDEDICATED FUNCTION MONITORINGFP COMPRESSED GAS SYSTEM INSTALL/MODIFYFP AUTO SPRINKLER MODIFICATIONFP INDUSTRIAL OVENSABANDON, CLOSE OR PLACE TANK TEMP O/SFP FLAMMABLE FINISHES OPERATIONOTC MECHFIRE PREVENTION DEFICIENCY CORRECTIONDEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED GRP HOME INSPFP MEDICAL FACILITY PERMITSTORM WATER MGT CIVIL PERMIT - SELF CERTFP TEMPORARY FIRELINES/HYDRANTSOTC PLMB/ELECHMP (HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PRODUCTION) FACFP FLAM/COMBUST LIQ TANK A/G INSTALL MODOTC PLMB/MECHFP COMPRESSED GAS SYSTEM MODIFICATIONLIQ PROPANE GAS EXCH PROGRAM MODMECHANICALSTRUCWATER SERVICES FIRE FLOWFP AUTO SPRINKLER MOD (1-20 HEADS)-OTCSITE PERMITOTC BATTERY SYSTEMSTRUC/MECH/ELECLP GAS CONTAINER < 125 GAL INSTALL OTCFP AUTOMATIC HOOD SYS-INSTALL OR MODIFYEXTENDED CONSTRUCTION WORK HOURS RENEWALSTORM WATER MGT CIVIL PERMITLIQ PROPANE GAS EXCH PROGRAM INSTALLFP SPRAY BOOTH/ROOM/AREA INSTALL/MODIFYHAZARDOUS MATERIAL TANK MODIFICATIONSMOKE REMOVALCOMMERCIAL PERMIT - SELF CERTOTC STRUC/ELEC/PLMB/MECHFIRE PREVENTION MAINTENANCE INSPECTIONRES ELECUNDERGROUND FIRELINE OR HYDRANT MODFP GRP HOME/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FIRE INSPPLMB/MECH/ELECWATER SERVICES INSIDE CITYOTC BACKFLOW-FIREFP UG FIRELINE STUBOUT-OTCRESIDENTIAL PERMIT - SELF CERTSTRUC/MECHOTC STRUC/MECH/ELECCARBON DIOXIDE GAS SYSTEM MODIFICATIONPLANT EXTRACTION MODOTC STRUC/MECHCIVIL SINGLE LOT PERMITFP COMPRESSED GAS SYS STORAGE/HANDLINGSOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC/BATTERY SYSTEM OTCPLUMBINGFIRELINE CONN IN ROW W/PRIVATE BACKFLOWFP OPEN STORAGE OF >100 USED/WASTE TIRESLP GAS SYSTEM >2000LBS OPERATING PERMITTEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCYGAS DETECTION SYSTEM INSTALLCARBON DIOXIDE GAS SYSTEM INSTALLATIONSEWER CIVIL PERMITCIVIL LANDSCAPE PERMITPRIVATE FIRE FLOW TESTWRECKING YARDS, SALVAGE, AND JUNK YARDSFP PUBLIC ASSEMBLY OPERATION-INDOORHILLSIDE GRADING CIVIL PERMITFP TRADES SHOWS/EXHIBITSSHELL - STRUC/ELEC/PLMB/MECHMECH/ELECFP OPEN BURNING/BONFIRERESIDENTIAL ELEVATORPLANT EXTRACTION SYSTEMPRIVATE FIRE HYDRANT REMVL/USE/OPERATIONWARRANTY WORK CIVIL PERMITWATER SERVICES HYDRANT METERWTR SERVICES DUST CONTROL HYDRANT METERRESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY - SELF CERTSTOCK PILE CIVIL PERMITPLMB/ELECPRE-ACTION SYSTEMFLAM/COMB LIQ TANK MOD OTCSPECIAL EXTINGUISHING WATER BASEDFP STANDPIPE (NOT PART OF SPRINKLER SYS)SMOKE AND HEAT VENTSSTRUC/PLMB/ELECFIREWORKS OUTDOOR RETAIL SALES AND DISPFP UNDERGROUND FIRELINE & HYDRANTSOTC ELECDEMOLITIONGRADING/DRAINAGE CIVIL PERMIT -SELF CERTFP PUBLIC ASSEMBLY OCCUPANT LOADFP HOT WORK PROGRAM PERMITFP AEROSOL PRODUCTS STORAGE/HANDL >500#FP F/C LIQ TANK REMOVAL (UG OR AG)SPECIAL EFFECTS / THEATRICAL PERFORMANCEDRIVEWAY CIVIL PERMITFP FIREFIGHTER BREATHING AIR SYSTEMMISCELLANEOUS CIVIL PERMITFP FIREWORKS/PYROTECHNIC NEW LOCATIONELEVATORFP PUBLIC ASSEMBLY CANDLES/OPEN FLAMEFP OPEN BONFIREFIRE PERFORMERS PERMITMONITORING WELL CIVIL PERMITFP BLASTING PERMIT - NEW OR RENEWALSHORING PERMITCIVIL LANDSCAPE PERMIT - SELF CERTRES PERMIT BY INSPECTIONFP FIREWORKS RETAIL SALES PERMITSWIMMING POOLOTC MECH/ELECFP FLARE OFF LPWATER SERVICES OUTSIDE CITYTEMPORARY INDOOR BUILDING USE PERMITEMERGENCY RESPONDER RADIO SYSTEM MODFLAMM/COMBUST PIPELINE MODIFICATIONCOMM LIQ CLASS IIIB BIOFUELS STORE/USEFP OPEN COMMERCIAL RECYCLING OPERATIONFP FIRE ALARM MODIFICATIONLUMBER & MULCH YARDS & WOODWORKING FACSREPAIR GARAGEPLMB/MECHPAVING CIVIL PERMITFP REMOVAL OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM(S)OTC PLMBFP FLAMM/COMBUST LIQ TANK INSTALL W/FXDLIQ PROPANE GAS SYS ABOVE GROUND INSTALLMOBILE FLEET FUELING SITE OPERATIONFP ALARM SYSTEM DIALER-OTCFIRE SPECIAL HAZARDS INSPECTIONFP CANOPY OVER 1200 SQ FTFP AMUSEMENT BUILDINGS/HAUNTED HOUSESFP FIREWORKS/PYROTECHNIC FITNESS CDFP ANNUAL NURSING HOMERES STRUC/ELECOTC STRUCFACTORY BUILT BUILDINGOTC STRUC/ELECSTRUC/PLMB/MECHEMERGENCY ACCESS SIGNAGE & STRIPING MODMEDICAL GAS MODFP AMMUNITION STORAGE/COMMERCIAL RELOADOTC STRUC/PLMB/ELECFP FLAMM/COMBUST LIQ TANK U/G MODSTRUC/PLMBSTRUC/ELECWOOD PRODUCTS, PALLETSCIVIL PAVEMENT RESTORATIONFIRE OUTDOOR COMBUSTIBLE STORAGEANNUAL FACILITIES PERMITFP AUTO SPRINKLER INSTALLATIONCIVIL ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE PERMITHAZARDOUS MATERIAL TANK INSTALLATIONHIGH PILED COMB STORAGE INDOORFIRE PUMP MODIFICATIONFP FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROAD(ALT OR INTLIQ PROP GAS SYS INSTALL/MODIFY U/GFP LPG EXCH PROGRAM INSTALL OR MODIFYSMOKE CONTROL OR EXHAUSTCOMMERCIAL INSPECTIONS ONLY PERMITCARBON DIOXIDE COMP GAS SYS LIQUTIRE REBUILDING OPERATIONCIVIL SINGLE LOT PERMIT - SELF CERTGAS DETECTION SYSTEM MODFP ACCESS DIRECTORIESFP STATIONARY LEAD-ACID BATTERY SYS MODREFRIGERATION SYSTEM INSTALLATIONFP FLAMM/CMBST LIQ STO/HNDL CLS I,II/IIIFP FIRE ALARM MOD-SPEC EGRESS-OTCSTRUC/ELEC/PLMB/MECHCONCRETE CIVIL PERMITFP EMERGENCY ACCESSFP FLAMM/COMBUST LIQ TANK INSTALL A/GFP TENTS OF CANOPYFP CRYOGENIC FLUID SYSTEM INSTALL/MODIFYFP AUTO SPRINKLER RES-INSTALL/MODIFYWATER CIVIL PERMITFP PUBLIC ASSEMBLY-OUTDOOR EVENTSOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMFP FLAMM/COMBUST LIQ TANK INSTALLFP VEHICLE ACCESS CONTROL DEVICE GATESCIVIL POTHOLINGINDUSTRIAL OVENFP FIRE PUMP INSTALLATIONFP EXPLOSIVE MATERIAL STORAGEFP STATIONARY LEAD-ACID BATTERY SYSTEMFIRE LIFE SAFETY REPORTFP ABANDON UG/AG TANKWATER SERVICES SHUTDOWNUTILITY TRENCHING CI VIL PERMITFP SLURREY FILL UG TANKRES STRUC/MECH OR PLMB/ELECRES SINGLE FAMILYRES ELEC/MECH OR PLMBAT RISK GRADING CIVIL PERMITSMOKE REMOVAL OR CONTROL SYSTEM MODOTC STRUC/PLMBENGINEERED FILL CIVIL PERMITTEMPORARY COMM FENCEEXTENDED CONSTRUCTION WORK HOURSLP GAS VAPOR SERVICE CONTAINER >2000 GAL
Individual records and distinct permit types fetched successfully. Metadata describes current two years but records may include older open permits. Fields: permit number/type/name, project, status, entered/issued/completed dates, street address, company, scope. Latest issued record sampled 2026-10-09 UTC. Includes building, trades, solar/battery, civil/grading/drainage, fences/signs and fire scopes shown in exact type labels. Phoenix city only.
Source checked 2026-10-09 · Coverage limited to the named jurisdiction
San Francisco Department of Building Inspection Building Permits
additions alterations or repairsdemolitionsgrade or quarry or fill or excavatenew constructionnew construction wood frameotc alterations permitsign - erectwall or painted sign
Socrata API individual records and distinct type labels verified. Fields include permit, address/block/lot, description, filed/issued/status dates, estimated/revised cost, residential use/units and location. Latest non-null filed date sampled 2026-10-08. Use status filters; applications and issued permits coexist. City and County of San Francisco only.
Source checked 2026-10-09 · Coverage limited to the named jurisdiction
Socrata API verified with individual records; latest sampled filing 2026-10-08, data_as_of 2026-10-09. Fields: permit number, address, description, status, filed/issued dates, valuation and geographic location. San Francisco only. Separate feed from building permits.
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Socrata API verified. Official description covers all plumbing and mechanical permits; latest sampled record 2026-10-08 installs a heat pump. Fields: permit number, address/parcel, description, status, filed/issued dates, valuation and location. San Francisco only.
Source checked 2026-10-09 · Coverage limited to the named jurisdiction
Official City and County of Denver ArcGIS layer; individual records fetched. Metadata says daily extraction of COMMCON permits after June 7 2015, but sampled records also include 2011 historical permits. Latest sampled issue date 2026-10-08, metadata edited 2026-10-09. Permit number, address, location, class, valuation, contractor name, issue/received/final/cancel dates. This source is commercial only; do not claim all Denver trade permits or statewide coverage.
Source checked 2026-10-09 · Coverage limited to the named jurisdiction
City of Hartford - Building Permits 20200101 to Current
building
Official City of Hartford dataset, stated nightly Accela export. Catalog documents CSV at https://data.hartford.gov/api/download/v1/items/d595ae995fb049d3ac54919ebf24b1ac/csv?layers=0 . ArcGIS proxy returned 403, direct source https://gis.hartford.gov/arcgis/rest/services/HartfordOpenDataTables/FeatureServer/0/query returned Token Required 499. Thus not yet a verified unauthenticated ingestion feed. Catalog metadata modified 2024 does not establish record freshness. Public alternative: https://aca-prod.accela.com/Hartford/Default.aspx . Hartford city only, not statewide.
Source checked 2026-10-09 · Coverage limited to the named jurisdiction
Direct JSON query and distinct types verified. Project records include PERMIT_ID, ISSUE_DATE, PERMIT_TYPE_NAME, PERMIT_SUBTYPE_NAME, APPLICATION_STATUS_NAME, FULL_ADDRESS, DESC_OF_WORK, PERMIT_APPLICANT, OWNER_NAME and coordinates. Max page 2000, pagination supported. Sample alteration/repair is new deck, roll-up door and fence. Some points have bad/zero coordinates; retain address and validate. Last-30-days layer4 also public. Only 2026 records in layer18.
Source checked 2026-10-09 · Coverage limited to the named jurisdiction
Official county records search verified accessible. Search by permit number, project name, contractor number, parcel number or address; provides permit status and inspection results. Official county Property Owner Services says excludes incorporated towns/cities. No bulk API verified. https://www.newcastlede.gov/247/Property-Owner-Services supports jurisdiction and type scope.
Source checked 2026-10-09 · Coverage limited to the named jurisdiction
Socrata GET and distinct application_type query verified. Fields include permit_number, application_type, permit_address, property_owner_name, contractor_name, contractor_address, estimated_cost, issue_permit_date, application_status, project_name. This is an application dataset; select issued/open records deliberately and exclude fee/account/history-only categories. City of Orlando jurisdiction, not all Florida.
Source checked 2026-10-09 · Coverage limited to the named jurisdiction
64 checked source entries. This is a growing directory, not an exhaustive list of every U.S. permit authority. Public access, available fields and reporting periods vary. A source may require its own account or search steps. A public record does not confirm available work or permission to send marketing.
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