Texas

Building Permits in Gainesville, Texas

Access 1,132 building permits issued in Gainesville, Texas through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Gainesville open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

1,132

Total permits

978

Last 12 months

100

Last 30 days

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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.

Plumbing

225

Electrical

151

Roofing

111

Fence

New construction

Mechanical

Interior remodel

Solar

Fire alarm

Demolition

Permit data by trade in Gainesville

Drill into the most common permit categories in Gainesville.

Top contractors in Gainesville

Most active contractors by permit volume in Gainesville.

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in Gainesville, Texas. Full dataset available via REST API.

Issued	Permit #	Address	Category	Description
2026-08-06	FSS-08052026-0012	1210 E Hwy 82	Fire alarm	Fire Sprinkler System
2026-08-06	COMACC-08062026-0022	1529 DIXON	Other	Shower Trailer for the homeless
2026-08-06	COMACC-08062026-0021	602 COMMERCE	Demolition	Demo of existing carport and rebuilding adding more sq. footage.
2026-08-06	RESTRADE-08052026-0506	427 DIXON	Electrical	emergency/afterhours service. 200a overhead exterior panel to replace old. service...
2026-08-06	RESTRADE-08062026-0507	1414 RICE	Plumbing	Gas Test
2026-08-05	COMTRADE-08052026-0219	4539 I-35	Plumbing	Install 3 1/2 rest rooms
2026-08-05	RESTRADE-08052026-0505	9 QUAIL RUN	Electrical	Plug outside removed; replace panel. Two ground rods, split fitter, surge protecto...
2026-08-05	COMTRADE-08052026-0218	802 Compress St	Electrical	Wiring new addition
2026-08-04	RESACC-08032026-0083	1213 CULBERSON	Other	12x8 carport attached to house with shingles to match home
2026-08-04	RESACC-08042026-0084	200 TENNIE	Other	Storm Shelter 48 sq. ft.

Access Gainesville permit data via API

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

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

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Gainesville permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Gainesville 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 Gainesville data?

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

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

Can I export Gainesville 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 Gainesville building permit take to issue?

Most Gainesville permits are issued on the same day they are filed, reflecting electronic submission and same-day processing for routine permit types. Larger or more complex projects (new construction, major additions) often take longer.