Building Permits in Tucson, Arizona

Access 18,648 building permits issued in Tucson, Arizona through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Tucson open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

18,648
Total permits
5,681
Last 12 months
932
Last 30 days
+110%
vs same period prior year
May 6, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Solar
1,213
Plumbing
660
Electrical
594
Renovation
302
HVAC
256
Roofing
143
Addition
139
Pool
87
Interior remodel
69
Fence
41

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in Tucson, Arizona. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-05-06TC-DMO-0426-000698428 E PENA BLANCA DROtherDemo structure for replacing with guest house on TC-RES-0426-02042
2026-05-06TC-RES-0426-022812007 N BELL AVElectrical13.5 kWh battery Storage system. 1 Tesla Powerwall-3 battery circuit with 60A bre...
2026-05-06TC-RES-0426-022677646 S WILDBERRY AVPlumbinginterior hot & cold repipe of the domestic water distribution system, also rep...
2026-05-06TC-RES-0426-022894449 E POE STPlumbingnew gas line due to gas leak
2026-05-06TC-SOL-0526-003182460 W DRACHMAN STSolarRooftop Mounted Solar Energy System
2026-05-06TC-RES-0426-02100616 E 5TH STElectricalUpgrade existing electrical service to 200 amp
2026-05-06TC-SOL-0526-0031911454 E DESERT RAPTOR LPSolarInstallation of 8.20 kW PV System with PW3 battery
2026-05-06TC-RES-0426-022181336 E KING RDOtherInstallation of a Tesla Powerwall 3 and Battery Storage.
2026-05-06TC-MDP-0126-000041661 W CIRCLE B DROtherDuplex SFR & ADU (Model master plan TC-MDP-1224-01416)
2026-05-06TC-MDP-1025-006596208 S SPRUCE GOOSE AVOtherCielo Reserves Plan 1015 (Model master plan TC-MDP-0625-00359)

Access Tucson permit data via API

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

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

Other cities we cover

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Tucson permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Tucson 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 Tucson data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Tucson, Arizona was issued on May 6, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Tucson permits without an API key?

Yes — our free tier includes 1,000 requests per day, enough to search and filter Tucson permits interactively. Sign up for a free API key to get started.

Can I export Tucson permit data?

Yes. Paid plans support CSV export and periodic webhooks for changed permits.

How long does a Tucson building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Tucson, Arizona is 6 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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