Building Permits in Indianapolis, Indiana

PermitStack indexes 734,539 building permits issued in Indianapolis, Indiana, with 61,634 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

734,539
Total permits
61,634
Last 12 months
5,313
Last 30 days
vs same period prior year
May 25, 2026
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Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in Indianapolis, Indiana. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
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Access Indianapolis permit data via API

Query Indianapolis, Indiana permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

# Search all Indianapolis permits issued this month
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
  "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=Indianapolis&state=IN&issued_after=2026-04-01"

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Indianapolis permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Indianapolis 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.

How current is the Indianapolis data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Indianapolis, Indiana was issued on May 25, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Indianapolis permits without an API key?

Yes — our free tier includes 100 requests per day, enough to search and filter Indianapolis permits interactively. Sign up for a free API key to get started.

Can I export Indianapolis permit data?

Yes. Paid plans support CSV export and periodic webhooks for changed permits.

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