Georgia

Building Permits in Clayton County, Georgia

Access 137,760 building permits issued in Clayton County, Georgia through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Clayton County open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

137,760

Total permits

2,615

Last 12 months

Last 30 days

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vs same period prior year

Aug 7, 2026

Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

HVAC

538

Electrical

505

Plumbing

449

Solar

227

New construction

197

Interior remodel

183

Fence

102

Addition

Mechanical

Roofing

Permit data by trade in Clayton County

Drill into the most common permit categories in Clayton County.

Most recent permits

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

Issued	Permit #	Address	Category	Description
2026-08-07	MECH-0826-06718	1417 HUNTSMEN GLN	HVAC	Remove /replace existing electrical HVAC system.
2026-08-07	PLMB082604047	1942 LAKE CHASE LN	Plumbing	Replace 50 Gallon Electric Water Heater
2026-08-07	PLMB082604049	7552 CHADS CIR	Plumbing	replace water heater
2026-08-07	MECH-0826-06722	10988 TARA VILLAGE WAY	Mechanical	Ac and coil replacement only
2026-08-07	PLMB082604052	850 CRABTREE CT	Plumbing	replace water heater
2026-08-07	MECH-0826-06721	9316 CARNES CROSSING CIR	HVAC	REPLACEMENT/INSTALL (1) Goodman 80%, 60K BTU, 3.0 Ton Drive Furnace, Variable Spee...
2026-08-07	ELEC082609286	1413 ELSMERE LN	Electrical	REPLACE: 150 amp main breaker panel.
2026-08-07	ELEC082609282	7027 BISCAYNE BLVD	Electrical	SFD Replace meter
2026-08-07	MECH-0826-06720	127 JONATHAN RD	HVAC	Replace 3 ton condenser, 3 ton coil, and 3 ton 70k btu furnace
2026-08-07	MECH-0726-06675	6644 PLEASANT VALLEY DR	Mechanical	Replacement 2.5-ton Daikin variable speed 80% full system.

Access Clayton County permit data via API

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

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

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Clayton County permit data?

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

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Clayton County, Georgia was issued on August 7, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Clayton County permits without an API key?

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

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

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Clayton County, Georgia 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.