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Building Permits in San Antonio, Texas

PermitStack indexes 112,404 building permits issued in San Antonio, Texas, with 68,947 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

112,404
Total permits
68,947
Last 12 months
5,504
Last 30 days
-14%
vs same period prior year
Jul 31, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Plumbing
22,570
Mechanical
9,418
Electrical
7,801
Renovation
5,351
Roofing
5,190
New construction
3,628
Foundation
3,175
Signage
2,409
Fence
1,293
Solar
876

Permit data by trade in San Antonio

Drill into the most common permit categories in San Antonio.

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-07-31COM-BLG-PMT23-402009081510 E SONTERRA BLVD, City of San Antonio, TX 7825ElectricalElectrical General Permit
2026-07-31COM-BLG-PMT26-4020022718710 LA CANTERA TERR, CITY OF SAN ANTONIO, TX 782New constructionCommercial new building construction
2026-07-31BLDG-GS-PMT-13819972124 LE COMPTE PL, City of San Antonio, TX 78214OtherGarage Sale
2026-07-31BLDG-GS-PMT-138199747102 QUAIL GARDEN, City of San Antonio, TX 78250OtherGarage Sale
2026-07-31REP-RRP-PMT-26-353029081111 MAGNOLIA FIELD, City of San Antonio, TX 78251RenovationResidential Repair Permit
2026-07-31REP-RRP-PMT-26-353029123803 LONGRIDGE DR, City of San Antonio, TX 78228RenovationResidential Repair Permit
2026-07-31MEP-IRR-PMT26-34421559PlumbingPlumbing Irrigation Permit
2026-07-31MEP-PLM-PMT26-343216008014 CINCH, City of San Antonio, TX 78227PlumbingPlumbing General Permit
2026-07-31BLDG-GS-PMT-138199652214 GREENCREST, City of San Antonio, TX 78213OtherGarage Sale
2026-07-31COM-BLG-PMT26-4020023618710 LA CANTERA TERR, CITY OF SAN ANTONIO, TX 782New constructionCommercial new building construction

Access San Antonio permit data via API

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

# Search all San Antonio permits issued this month
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
  "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=San%20Antonio&state=TX&issued_after=2026-04-01"

Other cities we cover

Related coverage in Texas and nationwide.

FAQ

Where does PermitStack get San Antonio permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official San Antonio open data portal (CKAN Open Data) 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 San Antonio data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for San Antonio, Texas was issued on July 31, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access San Antonio permits without an API key?

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

Can I export San Antonio 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 San Antonio building permit take to issue?

Most San Antonio 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.

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