Access 93,519 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.
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The 10 most recent permits issued in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Full dataset available via REST API.
| Issued | Permit # | Address | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-09 | ZCL-006275-2026 | 1850 BLAIRS FERRY RD NE | Fence | INSTALL NEW PARKING AREA 60'X60' HMA |
| 2026-08-09 | BP-006274-2026 | 7524 WESTBURY DR NE | Interior remodel | Window, Vent Pipe, outlet, and light switch relocation in kitchen by homeowner (re... |
| 2026-08-08 | EL-006273-2026 | 1205 2ND ST SW | Electrical | REWIRE WHOLE HOUSE |
| 2026-08-07 | BP-006242-2026 | 6912 WINTHROP RD NE | Other | Build 3-season room inplace of existing open deck |
| 2026-08-07 | BP-006254-2026 | 2121 BOWLING ST SW | Renovation | TOWER MODIFICATIONS: T-MOBILE TO ADD/REPLACE ANTENNAE-RADIOA-CABLES & RELATED ... |
| 2026-08-07 | ZCL-006248-2026 | 4240 COTTAGE GROVE PKWY SE | Fence | 282' of vinyl privacy fence and (2) 4'W gates |
| 2026-08-07 | BP-006255-2026 | 115 WESLEY DR NW | Other | Basement water management and sump pump install IN SFD |
| 2026-08-07 | ZCL-006245-2026 | 2038 26TH ST SW | Fence | installing 121' of 6'H vinyl privacy fence and 8'W gate |
| 2026-08-07 | BP-006235-2026 | 1009 F AVE NW | Renovation | Replacing 7 windows, same size, location and style in SFD |
| 2026-08-07 | BP-006256-2026 | 5521 SEMINOLE VALLEY TRL NE | Interior remodel | CONSTRUCTION OF NEW 1195 SQFT SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING WITH 3 STALL GARAGE - 1183 SQ... |
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 August 9, 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. 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.
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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