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Building Permits in Louisville Metro, Kentucky

PermitStack indexes 346,882 building permits issued in Louisville Metro, Kentucky, with 26,320 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

346,882
Total permits
26,320
Last 12 months
2,302
Last 30 days
-15%
vs same period prior year
Aug 21, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

HVAC
10,343
Electrical
9,274
Renovation
1,639
New construction
1,604
Addition
929
Fire alarm
702
Mechanical
490
Demolition
426
Solar
284
Pool
211

Permit data by trade in Louisville Metro

Drill into the most common permit categories in Louisville Metro.

Top contractors in Louisville Metro

Most active contractors by permit volume in Louisville Metro.

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in Louisville Metro, Kentucky. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-08-21COM-NEW-26-001634100 FERN VALLEY RDNew constructionProposed construction of a new 60' x 80' x 20' commercial building to ...
2026-08-21RES-HVAC-26-066974613 BEECHBROOK RDHVACReplacement
2026-08-21RES-HVAC-26-066991000 CAMDEN AVEHVACFURNACE REPLACEMENT
2026-08-21RES-HVAC-26-06680208 CHENOWETH LN, 3HVACREPLACE AC AND COIL
2026-08-21RES-HVAC-26-06666133 S 42ND STHVAC2.5 ton heat pump and air handler with a 10kw
2026-08-21RES-ELC-26-053222325 GREENWOOD AVEElectricalRough In
2026-08-21RES-HVAC-26-067023552 TERRIER LNHVACFURNACE REPLACEMENT
2026-08-21RES-HVAC-26-0669116805 ASH GLEN RDHVACINSTALL GAS FURNACE & AC UNITCONTACT #(502)836-9901
2026-08-21RES-HVAC-26-06667217 HILLCREST AVE, 2HVACReplacement of apartment 2 air conditioner and indoor coil.
2026-08-21COM-ELC-26-01647724 W BRECKINRIDGE STElectricalInstall an addressable fire alarm system that will monitor thesprinkler system.The...

Access Louisville Metro permit data via API

Query Louisville Metro, Kentucky permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

# Search all Louisville Metro permits issued this month
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
  "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=Louisville%20Metro&state=KY&issued_after=2026-04-01"

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Louisville Metro permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Louisville Metro 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 Louisville Metro data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Louisville Metro, Kentucky was issued on August 21, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Louisville Metro permits without an API key?

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

Can I export Louisville Metro permit data?

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.

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