Building Permits in Louisville Metro, Kentucky

PermitStack indexes 341,893 building permits issued in Louisville Metro, Kentucky, with 27,079 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

341,893
Total permits
27,079
Last 12 months
2,235
Last 30 days
vs same period prior year
May 25, 2026
Latest permit

Most recent permits

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

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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 May 25, 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. Paid plans support CSV export and periodic webhooks for changed permits.

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