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Building Permits in Cincinnati, Ohio

PermitStack indexes 160,537 building permits issued in Cincinnati, Ohio, with 10,455 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

160,537
Total permits
10,455
Last 12 months
839
Last 30 days
-18%
vs same period prior year
Aug 4, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Plumbing
2,988
HVAC
2,887
Interior remodel
1,771
Fire alarm
590
Renovation
413
Grading
261
Mechanical
210
New construction
190
Addition
120

Permit data by trade in Cincinnati

Drill into the most common permit categories in Cincinnati.

HVAC permitsNew construction permits

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in Cincinnati, Ohio. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-08-042026P065891806 FAIRMOUNT AVPlumbingPlumbing Permits
2026-08-042026P066131534 RUTH AVPlumbingPlumbing Permits
2026-08-042026P071022139 AUBURN AVFire alarmFire Protection Systems
2026-08-042026P062252806 LAWNDALE AVPlumbingPlumbing Permits
2026-08-042026P06648514 EVANSWOOD PLPlumbingPlumbing Permits
2026-08-042026P066014477 34TH AVPlumbingPlumbing Permits
2026-08-042026P042273431 EDWARDS RDInterior remodelAlteration
2026-08-042026P066575028 E EASTWOOD CIRPlumbingPlumbing Permits
2026-08-042026P06603111 CALHOUN STPlumbingPlumbing Permits
2026-08-042026P062273800 DUCK CREEK RDPlumbingPlumbing Permits

Access Cincinnati permit data via API

Query Cincinnati, Ohio permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

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

Other cities we cover

Related coverage in Ohio and nationwide.

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Cincinnati permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Cincinnati, Ohio was issued on August 4, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Cincinnati permits without an API key?

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

Can I export Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Cincinnati, Ohio 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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