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Building Permits in Cleveland, Ohio

PermitStack indexes 198,427 building permits issued in Cleveland, Ohio, with 14,293 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

198,427
Total permits
14,293
Last 12 months
933
Last 30 days
-38%
vs same period prior year
Aug 1, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

HVAC
2,228
Electrical
1,962
Plumbing
1,903
Roofing
1,564
Renovation
1,374
Fence
302
Interior remodel
284
Grading
248
Demolition
210
Foundation
193

Permit data by trade in Cleveland

Drill into the most common permit categories in Cleveland.

Top contractors in Cleveland

Most active contractors by permit volume in Cleveland.

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-08-01BRB26-03067212031 BELDEN AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44111RoofingTear off and reroof per manufacturer specifications
2026-08-01BCH26-0322352165 E 89TH ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44106MechanicalINSTALL 1 BOILER
2026-08-01BCP26-0320385001 FLEET AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44105Plumbinginstalled backflow and expansion tank
2026-08-01BRB26-0312144617 W 146TH ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44135RoofingTear off and reroof with approved materials
2026-08-01BRE26-0322431737 E 37TH ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44114Interior remodel864 SF - We will re-wire, to Code, fire damaged 100A service. Kitchen and bathroo...
2026-07-31BRB26-0308552501 ROANOKE AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44109FenceINSTALL 87 LINEAR FEET OF 6' HIGH PRIVACY FENCE IN THE ACTUAL REAR YARD PER AP...
2026-07-31BRE26-03204918120 INVERMERE AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44128ElectricalMETER BASE/SERVICE PANEL INSPECTION: Replace 100A meter and panel and ground to Co...
2026-07-31BRE26-03220510312 ELWELL AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44104New constructionNew construction 1672 square feet
2026-07-31BRH26-0316004306 HENRITZE AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44109HVACINSTALL 1 AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ***CANNOT BEINSTALLED ON ANY REQUIRED SIDE YARD***
2026-07-31BRB26-0321199823 MARIETTA AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44102OtherMAKE INT. EXT. ALT. INSTALL 16 REPLACEMENT WINDOWS PER MANUF. SPECS. NO STRUCTURAL...

Access Cleveland permit data via API

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

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

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Cleveland permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Cleveland 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 Cleveland data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Cleveland, Ohio was issued on August 1, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Cleveland permits without an API key?

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

Can I export Cleveland 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 Cleveland building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Cleveland, Ohio is 3 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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