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Building Permits in West Palm Beach, Florida

Access 14,003 building permits issued in West Palm Beach, Florida through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official West Palm Beach open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

14,003
Total permits
1,439
Last 12 months
107
Last 30 days
-14%
vs same period prior year
Jun 8, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Plumbing
164
Electrical
163
Mechanical
82
Roofing
73
Fire alarm
36
Demolition
35
Pool
34
New construction
31
Interior remodel
27
Fence
10

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in West Palm Beach, Florida. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
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Access West Palm Beach permit data via API

Query West Palm Beach, Florida permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

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

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get West Palm Beach permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for West Palm Beach, Florida was issued on June 8, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access West Palm Beach permits without an API key?

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

Can I export West Palm Beach permit data?

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

How long does a West Palm Beach building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in West Palm Beach, Florida is 15 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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