Access 82,587 building permits issued in Iowa City, 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 Iowa City.
The most active contractors by permit volume in Iowa City, with a profile of each one's permit history. Counts are permits we hold for Iowa City.
Permit activity for individual ZIP codes in Iowa City, newest first by volume.
Every permit we hold for one Iowa City 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 Iowa City, Iowa. Full dataset available via REST API.
| Issued | Permit # | Address | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-05 | MECR26-0149 | 1005 PENKRIDGE DR | HVAC | AC replacement |
| 2026-10-05 | MECR26-0148 | 2608 E COURT ST | HVAC | HVAC Change Out |
| 2026-10-05 | PLMR26-0061 | 409 HUTCHINSON AVE | Plumbing | Sewer lateral replacement from City Maine to property foundation pipe burst |
| 2026-10-05 | ELER26-0111 | 715 E BURLINGTON ST | Electrical | 200amp update |
| 2026-10-04 | BLDR26-0386 | 3704 ELGIN DR | Renovation | - Replace existing deck with composite materials - Extend existing deck 8' out... |
| 2026-10-02 | PLMC26-0058 | 1041 SCOTT PARK DR | Plumbing | temp gas lines |
| 2026-10-02 | BLDR26-0377 | 1100 WEEBER CIR | Plumbing | Remodel bathroom, all plumbing will remain the same location. |
| 2026-10-02 | BLDR26-0384 | 715 E COLLEGE ST | Electrical | Renovation of Chauffer's Cabin. Foundation and substructure is complete. All n... |
| 2026-10-02 | MECC26-0077 | 16 S CLINTON ST | HVAC | HVAC (conventional furnace/ air conditioner) and hood for The Duke pizza restauran... |
| 2026-10-02 | BLDC26-0160 | 2200 LOWER MUSCATINE RD | Addition | New Pump House Addition to replace the pumps destroyed in a fire main break. Porti... |
Query Iowa City, Iowa permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.
# Search Iowa City permits issued in the last 30 days curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \ "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=Iowa%20City&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 | 82,587 | 2026-10-05 |
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We ingest Iowa City'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 Iowa City, 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 Iowa City 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 Iowa City, Iowa is 7 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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