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Building Permits in Helena, Montana

Access 44,003 building permits issued in Helena, Montana through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Helena open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

44,003
Total permits
4,102
Last 12 months
397
Last 30 days
+37%
vs same period prior year
Jun 19, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Plumbing
1,292
Electrical
727
Mechanical
339
Roofing
315
Interior remodel
223
New construction
171
Fire alarm
81
Signage
60
Addition
38
Demolition
37

Permit data by trade in Helena

Drill into the most common permit categories in Helena.

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in Helena, Montana. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
No recent permits.

Access Helena permit data via API

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

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

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Helena permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Helena 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 Helena data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Helena, Montana was issued on June 19, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Helena permits without an API key?

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

Can I export Helena permit data?

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

How long does a Helena building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Helena, Montana is 3 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.

Get Helena permit data in your app today

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