Wisconsin

Building Permits in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

PermitStack indexes 129,269 building permits issued in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with 35,989 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

129,269

Total permits

35,989

Last 12 months

3,027

Last 30 days

+6%

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.

Electrical

12,380

Plumbing

11,130

HVAC

4,993

Interior remodel

1,728

Renovation

1,393

Fire alarm

1,298

Fence

1,192

Mechanical

488

New construction

451

Signage

397

Permit data by trade in Milwaukee

Drill into the most common permit categories in Milwaukee.

Top contractors in Milwaukee

Most active contractors by permit volume in Milwaukee.

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Full dataset available via REST API.

Issued	Permit #	Address	Category	Description
2026-06-15	RES-NEW-26-00085	1401 E MORGAN AV, MILWAUKEE, WI 532073551	New construction	Detached garage
2026-06-10	COM-ALT-26-00291	5762 N TEUTONIA AV, MILWAUKEE, WI 532094132	Interior remodel	Commercial
2026-06-08	COM-ALT-26-00336	601 E OGDEN AV, #311, MILWAUKEE, WI 532022687	Interior remodel	Apartment
2026-06-08	COM-ALT-26-00217	1119 W HISTORIC MITCHELL ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 5320433	Interior remodel	Restaurant
2026-06-05	RES-NEW-26-00078	4225 W WILLOW, MILWAUKEE, WI 532210000	New construction	One-family dwelling construction
2026-06-05	COM-ALT-26-00231	1812 W ATKINSON AV, MILWAUKEE, WI 532062448	Interior remodel	Child Day Care
2026-06-04	COM-NEW-26-00007	4060 N 55TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 532160000	New construction	Commercial
2026-06-03	COM-ALT-26-00173	790 N WATER ST, #2150, MILWAUKEE, WI 532020000	Interior remodel	Commercial Office
2026-06-02	COM-NEW-26-00004	4422 W LEON TR, MILWAUKEE, WI 532162429	New construction	Community gathering space construction
2026-06-02	COM-ALT-26-00151	427 E STEWART ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 532071200	Interior remodel	Muli Use - B/S/F/M Occupancies

Access Milwaukee permit data via API

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

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

Other cities we cover

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Milwaukee permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee data?

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

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

Can I export Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 26 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.