A starting point for permit research across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Find city and county records, including building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, demolition and other permit types where published.
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Source directory and searchable member records are different. This directory links official public sources. Our collected records, full search and downloads require a paid membership; one example is available publicly. Each source covers its named jurisdiction; it does not cover the whole state. Some sources require manual search, and some publish older reports. See the U.S. records already connected to member search.
Amendment to a Long FormCertificate of OccupancyElectrical Fire AlarmsElectrical Low VoltageElectrical PermitElectrical Temporary ServiceErect/New ConstructionFoundation PermitGas PermitLong Form/Alteration Permit
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Plumbing PermitShort Form Bldg PermitUse of Premises
Direct CKAN JSON verified successful, 665761 records at check. Latest sample issued 2026-10-09. All 13 listed types verified via SELECT DISTINCT permittypedescr. Fields include permitnumber, worktype, permittypedescr, description, comments, applicant, declared_valuation, issued_date, expiration_date, status, occupancytype, address, city, zip and coordinates. offset/limit and sort=issued_date desc supported. Web retrieval returned 403 but direct urllib API succeeded. Boston city only, not statewide.
Source checked 2026-10-09 · Coverage limited to the named jurisdiction
Official API checked October 9, 2026. Building scope, issue date, status, total cost, contractor firm and construction-debris removal notes are available where supplied. Debris notes identify scope, not open hauling contracts. Cambridge city only.
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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