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Building Permits in Columbia, South Carolina

Access 73,286 building permits issued in Columbia, South Carolina through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Columbia open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

73,286
Total permits
5,412
Last 12 months
653
Last 30 days
-24%
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.

Mechanical
993
Interior remodel
836
Electrical
800
Plumbing
535
Roofing
481
New construction
282
Fence
253
Addition
125
Solar
27
Foundation
3

Permit data by trade in Columbia

Drill into the most common permit categories in Columbia.

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in Columbia, South Carolina. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
No recent permits.

Access Columbia permit data via API

Query Columbia, South Carolina permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

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

Other cities we cover

Related coverage in South Carolina and nationwide.

FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Columbia permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Columbia open data portal (the official city portal) 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 Columbia data?

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

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

Can I export Columbia 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 Columbia building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Columbia, South Carolina is 1 day, 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.

Get Columbia permit data in your app today

Free tier covers 100 requests per day. No credit card required.

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