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Building Permits in Ocean City, Maryland

Access 6,563 building permits issued in Ocean City, Maryland through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Ocean City open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

6,563
Total permits
2,030
Last 12 months
205
Last 30 days
+144%
vs same period prior year
Aug 12, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Renovation
437
HVAC
303
Interior remodel
184
Roofing
111
Signage
90
Fence
64
Demolition
36
Electrical
32
Foundation
25
Pool
22

Permit data by trade in Ocean City

Drill into the most common permit categories in Ocean City.

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in Ocean City, Maryland. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-08-1226-1729HVACHVAC replacement
2026-08-1226-1732Interior remodelBathroom renovations
2026-08-1226-1735RoofingRoof replacement
2026-08-1226-1730OtherNew decking
2026-08-1226-17047601 COASTAL HWY UNIT 306OtherPatio door replacement
2026-08-1226-1736Interior remodelHallway bathroom remodel
2026-08-1226-1694703 RUSTY ANCHOR RD UNIT 8RenovationReplace one piling in kind
2026-08-1226-170311 142ND ST UNIT 120RenovationReplace windows and doors
2026-08-1226-1737OtherInterior and exteriors renovations
2026-08-1226-1733HVACHVAC replacement

Access Ocean City permit data via API

Query Ocean City, Maryland permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

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

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Ocean City permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Ocean City open data portal (ArcGIS Hub) 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 Ocean City data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Ocean City, Maryland was issued on August 12, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Ocean City permits without an API key?

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

Can I export Ocean City 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.

How long does an Ocean City building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Ocean City, Maryland is 6 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.

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