Arizona

Building Permits in Tempe, Arizona

Access 19,564 building permits issued in Tempe, Arizona through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Tempe open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

19,564

Total permits

2,460

Last 12 months

Last 30 days

-73%

vs same period prior year

Aug 4, 2026

Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Plumbing

366

Electrical

356

Renovation

318

Solar

154

Addition

134

Interior remodel

109

Demolition

Pool

New construction

Roofing

Permit data by trade in Tempe

Drill into the most common permit categories in Tempe.

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in Tempe, Arizona. Full dataset available via REST API.

Issued	Permit #	Address	Category	Description
2026-08-04	BP261714	3127 S FAIRFIELD DR	Electrical	REPLACEMENT OF 200AMP SES W/NEW 200AMP SES - LIKE FOR LIKE - SAME LOCATION
2026-08-04	BP261709	1839 E AUBURN DR	Electrical	REPLACEMENT OF 200AMP SES - LIKE FOR LIKE - SAME LOCATION
2026-08-04	BP261713	611 E ENCANTO DR	Electrical	REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING 200AMP SES - LIKE FOR LIKE - SAME LOCATION
2026-08-04	BP261705	321 E LA JOLLA DR	Electrical	UPGRADE EXISTING 150 AMP SES TO 200AMP SES - SAME LOCATION
2026-08-04	BP261669	52 E VERA LN	Other	CONVERT TUB TO SHOWER
2026-08-04	BP261703	402 E ELLIS DR	Roofing	INSTALL PV ROOF MOUNTED SYSTEM - SolarAPP+
2026-08-04	BP261687	8899 S MYRTLE AVE	Plumbing	REPLACE 1.5INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTOR
2026-08-03	BP261653	2181 E GREENWAY DR	Plumbing	CONVERT SHOWER TO SHOWER - REPLACING PAN, DRAIN, AND VALVES
2026-07-31	BP261696	4 E DEL RIO DR	Electrical	REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING 150AMP SES TO 225/200AMP ALL IN ONE SES
2026-07-31	BP261679	623 W MAGDALENA DR	Demolition	COMPLETE POOL DEMOLITION

Access Tempe permit data via API

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

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

Other cities we cover

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Tempe permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Tempe open data portal (ArcGIS Hub) 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 Tempe data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Tempe, Arizona was issued on August 4, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Tempe permits without an API key?

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

Can I export Tempe 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 Tempe building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Tempe, Arizona is 15 days, 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.