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Maine

Building Permits in Portland (ME), Maine

Access 104,263 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.

104,263
Total permits
7,741
Last 12 months
712
Last 30 days
+21%
vs same period prior year
Jun 18, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Electrical
1,530
HVAC
1,185
Plumbing
577
Renovation
376
Solar
295
Fire alarm
254
Interior remodel
246
Demolition
124
Signage
123
Roofing
122

Permit data by trade in Portland (ME)

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

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-06-18HVAC2026-0453955 INVERNESS STHVACInstalling one Mitsubishi Electric MUZ-FX06NLHZ single zone heat pump
2026-06-18ELEC2026-1354510 QUAKER LNHVACWiring a 3 zone heat pump
2026-06-18EX2026-0849241 WAVERLY STOtherReplacing pole and anchor at pole 4 Waverly Street. WO 801000756048
2026-06-18ELEC2026-1354699 MILTON STElectricalWiring associated with new swimming pool
2026-06-18OC2026-23908165 WASHINGTON AVEOther340 linear feet of sidewalk on the north side of Washington Avenue
2026-06-18HVAC2026-0453842 HAMMOND STHVACInstallation of 1 Fujitsu air source heat pump with 1 indoor head
2026-06-18HIP2026-02477126 Providence StOtherClothes hamper, full of miscellaneous waste
2026-06-18BLDR2026-0610926 brook laneOtherfabrication of a 12/5' x 16' auxiliary structure
2026-06-18PLUMB2026-0400275 STATE STPlumbing• To isolate, disconnect existing sink in common area kitchenette and make ready f...
2026-06-18ELEC2026-1354438 WHITTIER STElectrical14KW STANDBY GENERATOR INSTALLATION

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 June 18, 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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