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Building Permits in Charlotte (Mecklenburg), North Carolina

Access 482,988 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.

482,988
Total permits
2,700
Last 12 months
144
Last 30 days
vs same period prior year
Aug 5, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Interior remodel
77
Addition
33
Renovation
15
Pool
15
Plumbing
7
Electrical
7
Roofing
7
Demolition
5
New construction
4
Fence
3

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-08-05B48375802253 WESTMINSTER PLOtherBoardman Residence - Accessory Structure
2026-08-05B483757514108 GREEN BIRCH DROtherDuncan?s Deck
2026-08-03B4837823529 INWOOD DRRenovationMeter Box Repair
2026-08-03B483410612426 PINE TERRACE CTOtherPatio Cover
2026-08-03B48378281215 SOMERSBY LNInterior remodelBathroom remodel
2026-07-31B48377923323 JOHNNY CAKE LNHVACMini Split in Sunroom
2026-07-31B46286153125 DRIFTWOOD DR Unit: BOtherCAFE 3125
2026-07-31B483766411823 PLATON AVEPlumbingSewer Connection
2026-07-31B483776214921 BALDRIDGE DROtherBackyard Gazebo
2026-07-30B48377583444 SELWYN AVEOtherupfit main house and studio at back of yard

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 August 5, 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 100 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. CSV export is available on every plan, including free, with the row cap rising by tier. Real-time webhooks for changed permits are on the Developer plan and above.

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