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Building Permits in Forsyth County, Georgia

Access 176,582 building permits issued in Forsyth County, Georgia through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Forsyth County open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

176,582
Total permits
6,524
Last 12 months
357
Last 30 days
-57%
vs same period prior year
Jun 5, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Interior remodel
256
Addition
251
Electrical
187
Plumbing
99
Mechanical
73
Pool
73
Grading
6
Signage
5
New construction
3

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-06-05BLDGRES-26-2509Interior remodelRemodel/Renovation
2026-06-05BLDGRES-26-2503ElectricalElectrical - Trade Permit
2026-05-28BLDGRES-26-2369ElectricalElectrical - Trade Permit
2026-05-27BLDGRES-26-2340OtherAccessory Structure
2026-05-27BLDGRES-26-2344AdditionAddition
2026-05-27BLDGCOMM-26-0422PlumbingPlumbing - Trade Only
2026-05-27BLDGRES-26-2333PlumbingPlumbing - Trade Permit O
2026-05-27BLDGRES-26-2337AdditionAddition
2026-05-27BLDGRES-26-2346PlumbingPlumbing - Trade Permit O
2026-05-27BLDGCOMM-26-0424ElectricalElectrical - Trade Only

Access Forsyth County permit data via API

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

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

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Forsyth County permit data?

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

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Forsyth County, Georgia was issued on June 5, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Forsyth County permits without an API key?

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

Can I export Forsyth County permit data?

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

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

Most Forsyth County permits are issued on the same day they are filed, reflecting electronic submission and same-day processing for routine permit types. Larger or more complex projects (new construction, major additions) often take longer.

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