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Building Permits in Whatcom County, Washington

Access 91,331 building permits issued in Whatcom County, Washington through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Whatcom County open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

91,331
Total permits
2,769
Last 12 months
265
Last 30 days
+12%
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.

HVAC
706
New construction
471
Plumbing
297
Mechanical
291
Interior remodel
158
Addition
99
Grading
86
Fire alarm
68
Demolition
58
Roofing
54

Permit data by trade in Whatcom County

Drill into the most common permit categories in Whatcom County.

Top contractors in Whatcom County

Most active contractors by permit volume in Whatcom County.

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in Whatcom County, Washington. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-08-06PLB-R2026-001114010 AVAPlumbingReplacing Hot Water Tank, Like-for-Like
2026-08-06MECR2026-006028774 CHARELMechanicalReplace existing AC
2026-08-06MECR2026-006071459 SUNNYBROOKHVACFurnace and AC replacement
2026-08-06MECR2026-006095359 NOOTKAHVACLIKE FOR LIKE FURNACE CHANGEOUT
2026-08-06MECR2026-006105459 TSAWWASSENHVACReplace furnace
2026-08-06MECR2026-006045471 TSAWWASSENMechanicalGas Fireplace NEW - 1
2026-08-06MECR2026-006062885 COLEBROOKEPlumbingReplace Like in Kind LP Water Heater
2026-08-06MECR2026-006084714 SUCIAHVACductless heat pump addition
2026-08-06MECR2026-006054312 CORDEROHVACReplacing furnace like for like and adding an air conditioner.
2026-08-06MECR2026-006033845 PINCHERPlumbingHot Water Heater NEW - 1

Access Whatcom County permit data via API

Query Whatcom County, Washington permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

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

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Whatcom County permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Whatcom County 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 Whatcom County data?

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

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

Can I export Whatcom County 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 Whatcom County building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Whatcom County, Washington 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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