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Building Permits in DeKalb County, Georgia

PermitStack indexes 84,409 building permits issued in DeKalb County, Georgia, with 15,188 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

84,409
Total permits
15,188
Last 12 months
1,166
Last 30 days
+3%
vs same period prior year
Jun 21, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

HVAC
2,194
Plumbing
1,815
Electrical
1,684
Renovation
734
Interior remodel
669
Roofing
478
New construction
325
Addition
232
Fire alarm
231
Solar
218

Permit data by trade in DeKalb County

Drill into the most common permit categories in DeKalb County.

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-06-213185704OtherRemove master bed/bath & closet walls, doors & windows/build new master be...
2026-06-203185464ElectricalReplace electrical meter main, service line, and feeder
2026-06-203185698HVACreplacing AC unit and coil
2026-06-203185699AdditionConcrete retaining wall. To be built in conjunction with residential addition per...
2026-06-203185703HVACRemove & replace the existing heat pump and air handler including 10kw heat st...
2026-06-203185701Electrical200 SERVICE UPGRADE AND TOTAL WIRING
2026-06-2031857001334 old countryside circles Stone mountain GA 3OtherAdding 334 square foot enclosed living room with large window and decking space in...
2026-06-203185697Otherreconstruct house and add on to existing footprint
2026-06-2031857022354 Wineleas Road Decatur GA 30033RoofingRoof replacement gutter windows door and porch
2026-06-193185378OtherDisconnect and reconnect power

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 June 21, 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 100 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 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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