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Maine

Building Permits in Lewiston, Maine

Access 49,764 building permits issued in Lewiston, Maine through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Lewiston open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

49,764
Total permits
1,517
Last 12 months
114
Last 30 days
-28%
vs same period prior year
Jul 30, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Electrical
552
Plumbing
206
HVAC
106
Signage
87
Solar
83
Renovation
40
Demolition
34
New construction
28
Foundation
17
Fence
11

Permit data by trade in Lewiston

Drill into the most common permit categories in Lewiston.

Top contractors in Lewiston

Most active contractors by permit volume in Lewiston.

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in Lewiston, Maine. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-07-30EXC-28478-2026387 PLEASANT STRenovationRepair existing driveway
2026-07-30ELEC-01262-202654 KNOX STElectricalInstallation of new Fire Alarm System
2026-07-30EXC-28479-202617 ROSLIN AVENew constructionSite work for new home
2026-07-30EXC-28480-202646 BEECH STOtherEight Soil borings (About 8 inches in diameter each)
2026-07-30ELEC-01263-202622 WOOD STElectricalChange main breaker panel and add outside disconnect
2026-07-30OC-00191-2026Pond Rd from Grove St to Randall RdOtherWater line replacement
2026-07-30ELEC-01261-202651 DOW AVEElectricalOutside service repairs: Move basement panel 3'
2026-07-30ELEC-01260-20265 MemorialElectricalDEI Job# 31143
2026-07-29OC-00187-2026East AvenuePlumbingWater and storm drain tie in for 860 Lisbon Street (Martel Apartments).
2026-07-29SI-28475-202620 EAST AVESignageErect 1 single face illuminated wall sign

Access Lewiston permit data via API

Query Lewiston, Maine permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

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

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Lewiston permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Lewiston 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 Lewiston data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Lewiston, Maine was issued on July 30, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Lewiston permits without an API key?

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

Can I export Lewiston permit data?

Yes. Paid plans support CSV export and periodic webhooks for changed permits.

How long does a Lewiston building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Lewiston, Maine is 1 day, 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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