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Louisville Metro, Kentucky Building Permit Search

PermitStack indexes 352,234 building permits issued in Louisville Metro, Kentucky, with 26,883 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

352,234
Total permits
26,883
Last 12 months
2,261
Last 30 days
-10%
vs same period prior year
Oct 22, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

HVAC
10,546
Electrical
9,446
Renovation
1,707
New construction
1,552
Addition
1,047
Fire alarm
675
Mechanical
483
Demolition
415
Pool
218
Foundation
206

Permit data by trade in Louisville Metro

Drill into the most common permit categories in Louisville Metro.

Top contractors in Louisville Metro

The most active contractors by permit volume in Louisville Metro, with a profile of each one's permit history. Counts are permits we hold for Louisville Metro.

Property history for Louisville Metro

Every permit we hold for one Louisville Metro 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.

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-10-22RES-ELC-26-0659916803 AIKEN RIDGE CIRElectricalNEW RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION AIKEN RIDGE LOT 1
2026-10-22RES-HVAC-26-083715802 PRINCE WILLIAM STHVACfurnace
2026-10-22RES-ELC-26-065878231 SUTHERLAND FARM RDElectricalFinal electrical inspection on new construction home
2026-10-22RES-NEW-26-012193607 CARILLON RIDGE WAYNew constructionLot 261 Bellingham Park; New 2015 IRC/2018 KRC Master Plan Barnett; Full Construct...
2026-10-22RES-ELC-26-066011745 DEERWOOD AVEElectricalInstallation of Electrical System Wiring for Service Upgrade
2026-10-22RES-ELC-26-065962519 LITTLE CATALPA WAYElectricalTEMP POLE
2026-10-22RES-POOL-26-001824515 SARATOGA WOODS DRPoolIn ground Vinyl Liner pool with concrete floor concrete footers and concrete decking
2026-10-22RES-ADD-26-008551612 TARTAN WAYAdditionsun room addition
2026-10-22RES-HVAC-26-08365900 FOREST BRIDGE RDHVACPAUL THISTLETONFURNACE
2026-10-22RES-ELC-26-065982519 LITTLE CATALPA WAYElectricalNEW WIRE

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 Louisville Metro permits issued in the last 30 days
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
  "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=Louisville%20Metro&state=KY&issued_after=2026-09-23"

Sources for Louisville Metro

The official record sets behind this page, with the date each one's data runs through.

Record setSourcePermitsData throughNote
PermitsAccela Citizen Access portal352,2342026-10-22

Other cities we cover

Related coverage in Kentucky and nationwide.

FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Louisville Metro permit data?

We ingest Louisville Metro'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.

How current is the Louisville Metro data?

The newest permit we hold for Louisville Metro, Kentucky is dated October 22, 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.

Can I access Louisville Metro permits without an API key?

Yes — search Louisville Metro permits free in the browser, no signup needed. The API needs a free key (100 requests per day, no credit card).

Can I export Louisville Metro permit data?

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.

How long does a Louisville Metro building permit take to issue?

Most Louisville Metro permits are issued on the same day they are filed, reflecting electronic submission and same-day processing for routine permit types. Larger or more complex projects (new construction, major additions) often take longer.

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