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Building Permits in Ocean City, Maryland

Access 6,538 building permits issued in Ocean City, Maryland through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Ocean City open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

6,538
Total permits
2,022
Last 12 months
221
Last 30 days
+170%
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.

Renovation
439
HVAC
302
Interior remodel
180
Roofing
110
Signage
87
Fence
63
Demolition
36
Electrical
31
Foundation
26
Pool
22

Permit data by trade in Ocean City

Drill into the most common permit categories in Ocean City.

Roofing permitsHVAC permits

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-08-0626-1707—OtherRestoration of 5 units after water leak
2026-08-0626-1705—OtherInstall new sliding doors
2026-08-0626-1696405 BAYSHORE DR UNIT 301RenovationRepair wooden deck, remove/replace section of railing
2026-08-0626-170613400 COASTAL HWY UNIT 205SRenovationReplace panel
2026-08-0626-1701—PoolInstall pool fence
2026-08-0626-170311 142ND ST UNIT 120RenovationReplace windows and doors
2026-08-0626-16772804 PLOVER DR UNIT DFenceInstall fence
2026-08-0626-1695212 52ND STRoofingRoof replacement
2026-08-0626-169911700 COASTAL HWY UNIT 1805HVACHVAC replacement
2026-08-0626-1704—OtherPatio door replacement

Access Ocean City permit data via API

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

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

Other cities we cover

Related coverage in Maryland and nationwide.

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Ocean City permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Ocean City 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 Ocean City data?

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

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

Can I export Ocean City 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 an Ocean City building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Ocean City, Maryland is 6 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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