Building Permits in DeKalb County, Georgia

PermitStack indexes 82,603 building permits issued in DeKalb County, Georgia, with 11,853 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

82,603
Total permits
11,853
Last 12 months
1,049
Last 30 days
+13%
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.

HVAC
1,887
Plumbing
1,538
Electrical
1,397
Renovation
580
Interior remodel
477
Roofing
352
New construction
196
Solar
185
Addition
167
Fire alarm
152

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-05-063182300OtherThe office shall maintain its use as a medical/clinical office. It'll be a Cli...
2026-05-063182416OtherMOVE IN AS IS
2026-05-063182108OtherGravel truck parking lot designed for 18-wheelers, dump trucks, and heavy equipmen...
2026-05-063182189Interior remodelInstall clean agent fire suppression system in kitchen hood
2026-05-063181601Wells Fargo - South Dekalb MallOther**4-15-26 Pursuant to the online building application and uploaded occupancy permi...
2026-05-063176234OtherMove in as is. The type of business we are operating in the space is a family styl...
2026-05-063178293OtherConstruction of bleachers, concession stand and ticket booth - with associated lan...
2026-05-063180126Addition240 sq ft addition to rear of the house, storage
2026-05-063182119OtherCONVENIENCE STORE WITH GAS
2026-05-063182438OtherCONVENIENCE STORE /GAS

Access DeKalb County permit data via API

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

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

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get DeKalb County permit data?

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

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

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

Can I export DeKalb County permit data?

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

How long does a DeKalb County building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in DeKalb County, Georgia is 7 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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