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Building Permits in Pelham, Alabama

Access 5,512 building permits issued in Pelham, Alabama through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Pelham open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

5,512
Total permits
1,990
Last 12 months
212
Last 30 days
+20%
vs same period prior year
Aug 6, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Electrical
304
Roofing
295
Interior remodel
198
Plumbing
180
New construction
122
Signage
107
HVAC
40
Addition
39
Fire alarm
22
Pool
21

Permit data by trade in Pelham

Drill into the most common permit categories in Pelham.

Top contractors in Pelham

Most active contractors by permit volume in Pelham.

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in Pelham, Alabama. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
No recent permits.

Access Pelham permit data via API

Query Pelham, Alabama permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

# Search all Pelham permits issued this month
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
  "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=Pelham&state=AL&issued_after=2026-04-01"

Other cities we cover

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Pelham permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Pelham open data portal (the official city portal) daily. This is the same source used by the city's own public dashboards, normalized into a consistent JSON schema across our U.S. jurisdictions.

How current is the Pelham data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Pelham, Alabama was issued on August 6, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Pelham permits without an API key?

Yes — our free tier includes 100 requests per day, enough to search and filter Pelham permits interactively. Sign up for a free API key to get started.

Can I export Pelham permit data?

Yes. CSV export is available on every plan, including free, with the row cap rising by tier. Real-time webhooks for changed permits are on the Developer plan and above.

How long does a Pelham building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Pelham, Alabama is 1 day, based on permits issued in the last 12 months. Smaller permit types (residential alteration, electrical) typically issue faster; new construction and large additions usually take longer.

Get Pelham permit data in your app today

Free tier covers 100 requests per day. No credit card required.

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