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Building Permits in DeKalb County, Georgia

PermitStack indexes 83,752 building permits issued in DeKalb County, Georgia, with 15,159 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

83,752
Total permits
15,159
Last 12 months
1,055
Last 30 days
-98%
vs same period prior year
Jun 7, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

HVAC
1,772
Plumbing
1,415
Electrical
1,321
Renovation
547
Interior remodel
451
Roofing
330
New construction
184
Solar
182
Fire alarm
148
Addition
145

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-06-053184989PlumbingPlumbing rough and finish/ fixtures in existing 15 units
2026-06-033184880OtherAdding: 2 ceiling fans 6 LEDS 2 flood lights
2026-06-033184879ElectricalReplacing existing 200 Amp Main breaker panel with a new 200 Amp Main breaker pane...
2026-06-023184830PlumbingFire Damage repair. Rerun plumbing for bathrooms and kitchens. BLDG. 601-610
2026-06-023184828OtherPHONES, CABLES, SECURITY
2026-05-283184660ElectricalInstall Structured Wiring low voltage
2026-05-263184516PlumbingFinishing Basement Plumbing including 1-lavatory, 1-toilet, and 1- bar sink ...
2026-05-193184340RenovationOUT OF POWER. BAD SERVICE CABLE BETWEEN METER AND PANEL - REPLACE SERVICE
2026-05-153184224RoofingRoof replacement
2026-05-133184131PlumbingSEWER LINE REPAIR

Access DeKalb County permit data via API

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

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

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get DeKalb County permit data?

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

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for DeKalb County, Georgia was issued on June 7, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access DeKalb County permits without an API key?

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

Can I export DeKalb County permit data?

Yes. Paid plans support CSV export and periodic webhooks for changed permits.

How long does a DeKalb County building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in DeKalb County, Georgia is 7 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.

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