Access 106,168 building permits issued in Cedar Rapids, Iowa through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Cedar Rapids open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.
Most common permit types issued in the last year.
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Most active contractors by permit volume in Cedar Rapids.
The 10 most recent permits issued in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Full dataset available via REST API.
| Issued | Permit # | Address | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | SEWR-005737-2026 | 5434 SEMINOLE VALLEY | Plumbing | Construction of a new 1,572 sq. ft. SFD 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, with a 946 sq. ft. fra... |
| 2026-07-22 | EL-005763-2026 | 2704 D | Electrical | 200 Amp overhead duplex service upgrade |
| 2026-07-22 | BP-005749-2026 | 4540 F | Other | RESIDE GARAGE |
| 2026-07-22 | ZCL-005739-2026 | 3740 OLD ORCHARD | Fence | Installing fence PROPERTY OWNER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR IDENTIFYING THEIR PROPERTY... |
| 2026-07-22 | BP-005731-2026 | 2309 C | Renovation | Replace existing siding with vinyl siding including new fiberboard, OSB, soffit, f... |
| 2026-07-22 | BP-005732-2026 | 1000 SUMMIT | Renovation | Remove existing siding and replace with 8sq vinyl siding on detached garage. Remov... |
| 2026-07-22 | BP-005756-2026 | 3825 F | Addition | CONSTRUCTION OF GARAGE ADDITION 20'X26' - PLEASE CALL FOR FOOTING, FRAMING... |
| 2026-07-22 | BP-005754-2026 | 3803 WATER POINT | Renovation | Replace window in the living room 71x71.25 |
| 2026-07-22 | EL-005746-2026 | 5106 WINDY MEADOW | Electrical | Minor Wiring |
| 2026-07-22 | EL-005721-2026 | 2039 HOLLY MEADOW | Electrical | Wiring of basement |
Query Cedar Rapids, Iowa permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.
# Search all Cedar Rapids permits issued this month curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \ "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=Cedar%20Rapids&state=IA&issued_after=2026-04-01"
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We ingest data directly from the official Cedar Rapids 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.
Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Cedar Rapids, Iowa was issued on July 22, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.
Yes — our free tier includes 100 requests per day, enough to search and filter Cedar Rapids permits interactively. Sign up for a free API key to get started.
Yes. Paid plans support CSV export and periodic webhooks for changed permits.
The median time from permit filing to issuance in Cedar Rapids, Iowa 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.
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