Access 121,439 building permits issued in Ames, Iowa through a single REST API, normalized into a consistent schema. Data through October 5, 2026.
Most common permit types issued in the last year.
Drill into the most common permit categories in Ames.
The most active contractors by permit volume in Ames, with a profile of each one's permit history. Counts are permits we hold for Ames.
Permit activity for individual ZIP codes in Ames, newest first by volume.
Every permit we hold for one Ames address (roof, HVAC, solar, additions, with dates and contractors) in a single call to /v1/property/history. Used by lenders for collateral review, insurers for roof and system age, and real estate teams for due diligence.
The 10 most recent permits issued in Ames, Iowa. Full dataset available via REST API.
| Issued | Permit # | Address | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-05 | RESBLDG-040970-2026 | 1304 COOLIDGE DR | Addition | REPLACE STEPS |
| 2026-10-05 | RESBLDG-040966-2026 | 717 CRAWFORD AVE | Addition | NEW FOUNDATION |
| 2026-10-05 | BLDC-040964-2026 | 720 KELLOGG AVE | Addition | KITCHEN REMODEL |
| 2026-10-05 | PLMB-040959-2026 | 1519 OHIO AVE | Plumbing | NEW HOME PLUMBING |
| 2026-10-05 | MECR-040967-2026 | 1813 WOODHAVEN CIR | HVAC | FURNACE |
| 2026-10-05 | RESBLDG-040971-2026 | 209 WILMOTH AVE | Addition | remodel main floor bathroom. replace tub with shower, move toilet and sink over. |
| 2026-10-05 | RESBLDG-040968-2026 | 3815 QUEBEC ST | Addition | NEW SUNROOM |
| 2026-10-02 | ELER-040962-2026 | 4213 ALDRIN AVE | Electrical | PARTIAL BASEMENT FINISH |
| 2026-10-02 | PLMB-040960-2026 | 1439 SUMMIT AVE | Plumbing | WATER HEATER |
| 2026-10-02 | MECR-040955-2026 | 135 WILMOTH AVE | HVAC | FURNACE |
Query Ames, Iowa permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.
# Search Ames permits issued in the last 30 days curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \ "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=Ames&state=IA&issued_after=2026-09-06"
The official record sets behind this page, with the date each one's data runs through.
| Record set | Source | Permits | Data through | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permits | EnerGov permit portal | 121,439 | 2026-10-05 |
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We ingest Ames's official permit records directly from the jurisdiction's own permit portal and normalize them into a consistent JSON schema across our U.S. jurisdictions.
The newest permit we hold for Ames, Iowa is dated October 5, 2026. We re-read this source on a nightly schedule and publish the date the data runs through rather than the date we last polled. Some cities publish permits days after they are filed.
Yes — search Ames permits free in the browser, no signup needed. The API needs a free key (100 requests per day, no credit card).
Yes. CSV export is available on every plan, including free, with the row cap rising by tier. Webhooks (Developer plan and up) push new permits after each nightly ingest.
Most Ames permits are issued on the same day they are filed, reflecting electronic submission and same-day processing for routine permit types. Larger or more complex projects (new construction, major additions) often take longer.
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