Access 93,872 building permits issued in Cedar Rapids, Iowa through a single REST API, normalized into a consistent schema. Data through August 31, 2026.
Most common permit types issued in the last year.
Drill into the most common permit categories in Cedar Rapids.
The most active contractors by permit volume in Cedar Rapids, with a profile of each one's permit history. Counts are permits we hold for Cedar Rapids.
Permit activity for individual ZIP codes in Cedar Rapids, newest first by volume.
Every permit we hold for one Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Full dataset available via REST API.
| Issued | Permit # | Address | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | ZCL-006425-2026 | 416 STONEHAVEN LN NE | Other | Zoning Clearance Permit - N/A |
| 2026-08-31 | ZCL-006902-2026 | 2412 2ND ST SW | Other | Zoning Clearance Permit - N/A |
| 2026-08-28 | ME-006827-2026 | 3111 IDAHO ST SE | Mechanical | Mechanical - Residential |
| 2026-08-28 | BP-006256-2026 | 5521 SEMINOLE VALLEY TRL NE | Interior remodel | CONSTRUCTION OF NEW 1195 SQFT SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING WITH 3 STALL GARAGE - 1183 SQ... |
| 2026-08-28 | BP-006125-2026 | 523 6TH AVE SE | Renovation | SERVANT HOUSE REPAIRS: CLOSE 2 WINDOWS W/SIDING BOARD/CAULKING AT RIGHT SIDE OF S... |
| 2026-08-28 | BP-006041-2026 | 4935 KESLER RD NW | Roofing | TEAR OFF & REPLACE ROOFING ON SFD. |
| 2026-08-28 | BP-004872-2026 | 348 GREEN VALLEY TER SE | Roofing | Replace window and rubber roof membrane 200 sqft |
| 2026-08-28 | EL-005564-2026 | 5619 SEMINOLE VALLEY TRL NE | Electrical | Wire new steam shower |
| 2026-08-28 | BP-006130-2026 | 523 6TH AVE SE | Renovation | COMMERCIAL BUILDING (RED BUILDING) -- CLOSE IN 4 WINDOWS IN BASEMENT W/SIDING BOA... |
| 2026-08-28 | BP-006128-2026 | 529 6TH AVE SE | Renovation | COMMERCIAL BUILDING (GREY BUILDING) -- CLOSE IN 1 WINDOW W/SIDING BOARD/CAULK AT ... |
Query Cedar Rapids, Iowa permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.
# Search Cedar Rapids permits issued in the last 30 days curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \ "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=Cedar%20Rapids&state=IA&issued_after=2026-09-23"
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 | 93,872 | 2026-08-31 | Upstream access blocked since 2026-08-18 (66d) — the host refuses our requests (HTTP 403); we cannot confirm whether the source itself has stopped. |
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We ingest Cedar Rapids'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 Cedar Rapids, Iowa is dated August 31, 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. Upstream access blocked since 2026-08-18 (66d) — the host refuses our requests (HTTP 403); we cannot confirm whether the source itself has stopped.
Yes — search Cedar Rapids 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.
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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