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Building Permits in Montgomery County, Maryland

Access 184,155 building permits issued in Montgomery County, Maryland through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Montgomery County open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

184,155
Total permits
7,317
Last 12 months
224
Last 30 days
-70%
vs same period prior year
May 28, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Solar
1,886
Interior remodel
584
Addition
386
Roofing
324
Renovation
213
Pool
123
New construction
120
Fence
115
Electrical
103
Foundation
98

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-05-141152709New constructionCustomer Wants To Use ePlans,New 2 story Single Family home with finished basement...
2026-05-141152794SolarCustomer Wants To Use ePlans,Installing 20 new roof-mounted solar panels at 8.200kWDC
2026-05-141152189PoolConstruct 20 x 40 inground pool w/ attached 8 x 8 spa, automatic cover. existing f...
2026-05-141152696AdditionAlteration area = 2235 SF Addition area = 1008 SF
2026-05-141158238SolarInstall 23 roof mounted solar panels
2026-05-141158236SolarInstallation of 19 roof mounted solar panels
2026-05-141158143SolarInstall 42 roof mounted solar panels on SFD
2026-05-141157407OtherCONSTRUCT 16X24 COMPOSITE COVERED DECK WITH STEPS,New Deck
2026-05-141158232SolarInstall 18 roof mounted solar panels and inverter
2026-05-141152828SolarCustomer Wants To Use ePlans,Installing 27 new roof-mounted solar panels at 11.070...

Access Montgomery County permit data via API

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

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

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Montgomery County permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Montgomery County open data portal (Tyler Data & Insights (Socrata)) 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 Montgomery County data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Montgomery County, Maryland was issued on May 28, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Montgomery County permits without an API key?

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

Can I export Montgomery County permit data?

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

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

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Montgomery County, Maryland is 20 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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