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Building Permits in Norfolk, Virginia

PermitStack indexes 123,224 building permits issued in Norfolk, Virginia, with 14,200 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

123,224
Total permits
14,200
Last 12 months
1,017
Last 30 days
-26%
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
2,797
Mechanical
2,716
Plumbing
1,909
Interior remodel
1,484
New construction
570
Solar
394
Addition
327
Signage
169
Demolition
146
Fire alarm
6

Permit data by trade in Norfolk

Drill into the most common permit categories in Norfolk.

Solar permitsHVAC permitsNew construction permits

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-08-05E26-02130204 EAST MCGINNIS CIRCLEElectricalReplacement
2026-08-05B26-02027431 CHURCH STREETInterior remodelNew Tenant Build-Out
2026-08-05B26-01487431 CHURCH STREETInterior remodelNew Tenant Build-Out
2026-08-05P26-014421510 ROYALE PARKPlumbingReplacement
2026-08-05B26-010211948 EDGEWOOD AVENUEAdditionAddition - Increase Square Footage/Interior Expansion
2026-08-05E26-021253700 VILLAGE AVENUEElectricalNew Service
2026-08-05P26-014501701 GLENDON AVENUEPlumbingReplacement
2026-08-05E26-020602713 KOSTELL COURTElectricalNew Service
2026-08-05P26-014461137 WINSTON STREETPlumbingReplacement
2026-08-05P26-014441172 PASCAL PLACEPlumbingReplacement

Access Norfolk permit data via API

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

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

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Norfolk permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Norfolk open data portal (Tyler Data & Insights (Socrata)) 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 Norfolk data?

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

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

Can I export Norfolk 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 Norfolk building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Norfolk, Virginia 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.

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