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Building Permits in Portland (ME), Maine

Access 105,004 building permits issued in Portland (ME), Maine through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Portland (ME) open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

105,004
Total permits
7,549
Last 12 months
507
Last 30 days
-19%
vs same period prior year
Aug 2, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Electrical
1,540
HVAC
1,175
Plumbing
577
Renovation
304
Solar
288
Interior remodel
247
Fire alarm
238
Demolition
117
Signage
116
New construction
100

Permit data by trade in Portland (ME)

Drill into the most common permit categories in Portland (ME).

Top contractors in Portland (ME)

Most active contractors by permit volume in Portland (ME).

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in Portland (ME), Maine. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-08-02ELEC2026-1378792 Revere streetElectricalWiring of one remodel bathroom
2026-08-02BLDC2026-0540866 DEERING STDemolitionThis application is to correct the legal use of the building from five dwelling un...
2026-08-02HIP2026-0253610 Farragut StreetOtherHouse window shutter
2026-08-01HIP2026-0253550 WESTERN PROMENADEOtherMattress
2026-08-01LNCU2026-00070436 AUBURN STOtherThe garage has been a small one bedroom apartment prior to my ownership, want to l...
2026-07-31ELEC2026-1378266 NOYES STElectricalInstall several hand dryers in various areas.
2026-07-31BLDC2026-0540522 BRAMHALL STOtherReplacing the existing morgue ramp with a new ramp. We are adding 8 bollards due t...
2026-07-31HVAC2026-0461085 CALEB STHVACAdding two 9,000 Btu ceiling cassettes on second floor addition rooms. One outdoor...
2026-07-31ELEC2026-1378122 DAVIS STElectricalUpdate and repair work-15 outlets and 5 GFCI
2026-07-31BLDR2026-06187130 YALE STElectricalPermit after the fact. Finished basement. Carpet, electrical outlets, wall framing...

Access Portland (ME) permit data via API

Query Portland (ME), Maine permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

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

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Portland (ME) permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Portland (ME) 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 Portland (ME) data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Portland (ME), Maine was issued on August 2, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Portland (ME) permits without an API key?

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

Can I export Portland (ME) permit data?

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

How long does a Portland (ME) building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Portland (ME), Maine is 2 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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