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Building Permits in Cincinnati, Ohio

PermitStack indexes 158,871 building permits issued in Cincinnati, Ohio, with 10,560 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

158,871
Total permits
10,560
Last 12 months
370
Last 30 days
vs same period prior year
May 15, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Plumbing
2,693
HVAC
2,615
Interior remodel
1,414
Fire alarm
488
Renovation
354
Grading
208
Mechanical
167
New construction
104
Addition
85

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-05-152026P024772125 RIVERSIDE DRNew constructionNew Building
2026-05-152026P030115065 WOOSTER RDFire alarmFire Protection Systems
2026-05-152026P03932419 CLARK STPlumbingPlumbing Permits
2026-05-152026P038024162 SHEREL LNPlumbingPlumbing Permits
2026-05-152026P031351824 SUNSET AVPlumbingPlumbing Permits
2026-05-152026P03798803 RIDGEWAY AVPlumbingPlumbing Permits
2026-05-152026P036672702 EAST TOWER DRFire alarmFire Protection Systems
2026-05-152026P033482727 MADISON RDInterior remodelAlteration
2026-05-152026P045432172 HARRISON AVRenovationRepair
2026-05-152026P026361789 BALTIMORE AVOtherWrecking

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

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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 May 15, 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. Paid plans support CSV export and periodic webhooks for changed permits.

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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