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Building Permits in Boulder, Colorado

PermitStack indexes 336,462 building permits issued in Boulder, Colorado, with 10,951 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

336,462
Total permits
10,951
Last 12 months
932
Last 30 days
+5%
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.

Solar
2,933
HVAC
1,130
Roofing
1,050
Interior remodel
920
Addition
261
Plumbing
210
Signage
162
Renovation
136
New construction
85
Electrical
40

Permit data by trade in Boulder

Drill into the most common permit categories in Boulder.

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in Boulder, Colorado. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
No recent permits.

Access Boulder permit data via API

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

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

Other cities we cover

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Boulder permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Boulder 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 Boulder data?

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

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

Can I export Boulder 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 Boulder building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Boulder, Colorado is 5 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.

Get Boulder permit data in your app today

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