Georgia

Building Permits in Clayton County, Georgia

Access 27,917 building permits issued in Clayton County, Georgia through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Clayton County open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

27,917

Total permits

1,656

Last 12 months

248

Last 30 days

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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.

HVAC

339

Electrical

296

Plumbing

256

New construction

199

Interior remodel

132

Solar

111

Fence

Mechanical

Addition

Roofing

Permit data by trade in Clayton County

Drill into the most common permit categories in Clayton County.

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in Clayton County, Georgia. Full dataset available via REST API.

Issued	Permit #	Address	Category	Description
2026-08-06	MECH-0826-06714	1262 GROVENOR	Plumbing	replace leaking 36,000 Btu Water Heater
2026-08-06	MECH-0826-06715	757 GEORGETOWN	HVAC	Remove /replace existing electrical HVAC system.
2026-08-06	MECH-0826-06712	1655 HEARTHSTONE	Mechanical	Replacement 2.5-ton Goodman single stage 80% full system.
2026-08-06	BRES0826-08247	838 CORMAC	Fence	Adding a 6 ft wooden fence. finished side must face abutting property.
2026-08-06	MECH-0826-06710	5719 ROCK SHOALS	HVAC	REPLACEMENT/INSTALL (1) Trane RunTru 60k BTU Gas Furnace, B Width (1) Trane RunTru...
2026-08-06	BRES0826-08246	3355 ROCK CREEK	Interior remodel	Like for like window replacement - replacing 10 windows
2026-08-06	MECH-0826-06718	1417 HUNTSMEN	HVAC	Remove /replace existing electrical HVAC system.
2026-08-06	ELEC082609280	10071 CLEARWATER	Electrical	Temp pole. NO BLDG PERMIT.
2026-08-06	ELEC082609284	6586 KING GEORGE	Electrical	PANEL change/ SERVICE GFCI'S/ ADDING SMOKE/CARBON DECTECTORS
2026-08-06	ELEC082609282	7027 BISCAYNE	Electrical	SFD Replace meter

Access Clayton County permit data via API

Query Clayton County, Georgia permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

# Search all Clayton County permits issued this month
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
  "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=Clayton%20County&state=GA&issued_after=2026-04-01"

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Clayton County permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Clayton County 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 Clayton County data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Clayton County, Georgia 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 Clayton County permits without an API key?

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

Can I export Clayton County 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 Clayton County building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Clayton County, Georgia 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.