Access 53,403 building permits issued in Worcester, Massachusetts through a single REST API, normalized into a consistent schema. Data through October 3, 2026.
Most common permit types issued in the last year.
Drill into the most common permit categories in Worcester.
The most active contractors by permit volume in Worcester, with a profile of each one's permit history. Counts are permits we hold for Worcester.
Permit activity for individual ZIP codes in Worcester, newest first by volume.
Every permit we hold for one Worcester 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 Worcester, Massachusetts. Full dataset available via REST API.
| Issued | Permit # | Address | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-28 | B-26-922 | 42 TIRRELL ST Worcester MA 01603 | Other | Insulation |
| 2026-09-28 | B-26-345 | 61 GAGE ST Worcester MA 01605 | Other | Insulation |
| 2026-09-22 | B-26-788 | 24 SECOND ST Worcester MA 01602 | Other | Change of Use |
| 2026-09-21 | B-25-3230 | 16 HARLOW ST Worcester MA 01605 | Other | Restore After Fire |
| 2026-09-17 | B-26-1243 | 136 MILLBURY ST Worcester MA 01610 | Interior remodel | Alteration Renovations Repairs |
| 2026-09-16 | B-25-5537 | 287 PROVIDENCE ST Worcester MA 01607 | New construction | New Construction |
| 2026-09-11 | B-25-2156 | 138 GREEN ST Worcester MA 01604 | Interior remodel | Alteration Renovations Repairs |
| 2026-09-10 | B-25-4603 | 46 MODOC ST Worcester MA 01604 | Foundation | Foundation |
| 2026-09-03 | B-25-4057 | 17 WALL ST Worcester MA 01604 | Addition | Addition |
| 2026-08-28 | B-26-1613 | 38B WILBUR ST Worcester MA 01606 | Interior remodel | Alteration Renovations Repairs |
Query Worcester, Massachusetts permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.
# Search Worcester permits issued in the last 30 days curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \ "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=Worcester&state=MA&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 | open data (ArcGIS) | 53,403 | 2026-10-03 |
Related coverage in Massachusetts and nationwide.
We ingest Worcester's official permit records directly from ArcGIS Hub and normalize them into a consistent JSON schema across our U.S. jurisdictions.
The newest permit we hold for Worcester, Massachusetts is dated October 3, 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 Worcester 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 Worcester, Massachusetts is 14 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.
Free tier covers 100 requests per day. No credit card required.
Get Free API Key