Building Permits in Charlotte (Mecklenburg), North Carolina

Access 482,077 building permits issued in Charlotte (Mecklenburg), North Carolina through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Charlotte (Mecklenburg) open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

482,077
Total permits
4,128
Last 12 months
173
Last 30 days
-87%
vs same period prior year
May 1, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Interior remodel
76
Addition
47
Pool
25
Renovation
13
Roofing
10
Electrical
10
New construction
8
Plumbing
6
Fence
3
Solar
2

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in Charlotte (Mecklenburg), North Carolina. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-05-01B48354167125 OLDE SYCAMORE DROtherAdd Eze Breeze Screen Covered Deck to rear of home
2026-05-01B483566010317 CLUBHOUSE VIEW LNOtherClubhouse View Ln Repairs
2026-05-01B48355904126 HOWIE CIRAdditionGarage Conversion
2026-04-30B48355622521 BELVEDERE AVEOtherBasement Finishing
2026-04-29B483414210405 TYNE CTOtherTyne Porch
2026-04-29B48355259025 PLEASANT RIDGE RDAdditionWet bar and bathroom addition inside existing footprint
2026-04-27B48354504312 BUTLER RDElectricalDamaged meter panel and possible service upgrade for new codes
2026-04-24B48354266532 OLD REID RDOtherSnider - Master Suite and Gas Dryer
2026-04-23B48349262639 ALANBY LNInterior remodelAlanby Primary Dormer remodel
2026-04-22B48341522225 CENTURY OAKS LNOtherCovered Porch

Access Charlotte (Mecklenburg) permit data via API

Query Charlotte (Mecklenburg), North Carolina permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

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

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Charlotte (Mecklenburg) permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Charlotte (Mecklenburg) 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 Charlotte (Mecklenburg) data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Charlotte (Mecklenburg), North Carolina was issued on May 1, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Charlotte (Mecklenburg) permits without an API key?

Yes — our free tier includes 1,000 requests per day, enough to search and filter Charlotte (Mecklenburg) permits interactively. Sign up for a free API key to get started.

Can I export Charlotte (Mecklenburg) permit data?

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

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