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Building Permits in Charlottesville, Virginia

Access 52,255 building permits issued in Charlottesville, Virginia through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Charlottesville open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

52,255
Total permits
3,900
Last 12 months
345
Last 30 days
-11%
vs same period prior year
Aug 5, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Electrical
461
Plumbing
353
HVAC
177
Solar
139
Mechanical
121
Signage
83
Fire alarm
78
Addition
51
Foundation
30
Demolition
29

Permit data by trade in Charlottesville

Drill into the most common permit categories in Charlottesville.

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in Charlottesville, Virginia. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-08-05PR-26-0199916 PAGE STOtherWater Lateral
2026-08-05ZA-26-02631717 E MARKET STOtherHome Occupation Provisional Use
2026-08-05PL-26-0126843 W MAIN STOtherSpecial Exception Permit
2026-08-04EG-26-01362005 JEFFERSON PARK AVEOtherStreet Cut Permit
2026-08-04ER-26-02922622 JEFFERSON PARK AVEElectricalAdd Electrical Wiring System
2026-08-04BR-26-02261620 ST ANNES RDPoolSwimming Pool Barrier
2026-08-04EG-26-0134117 HARRIS RDOtherBond Posting
2026-08-04ER-26-0294809 DRUID AVEElectricalService Upgrade
2026-08-04EG-26-0135703 6TH ST SEOtherVESMP Plan Amendment
2026-08-04ZA-26-0262227 MONTE VISTA AVEOtherHomestay Provisional Use

Access Charlottesville permit data via API

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

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

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Charlottesville permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Charlottesville, Virginia was issued on August 5, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Charlottesville permits without an API key?

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

Can I export Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Charlottesville, Virginia is 287 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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