Building Permits in Greensboro, North Carolina

Access 123,358 building permits issued in Greensboro, North Carolina through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Greensboro open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

123,358
Total permits
3,763
Last 12 months
380
Last 30 days
+20%
vs same period prior year
May 5, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

New construction
424
Interior remodel
348
Roofing
250
Signage
203
Renovation
129
Solar
111
Electrical
95
Addition
94
Foundation
87
Plumbing
69

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in Greensboro, North Carolina. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-05-05202603592201 E J J DROtherInstall Pallet Racking
2026-05-052026084204215 BERNAU AVEOtherExtended sidewalk to make ADA compliant
2026-05-052026084442906 FAIRFIELD AVERenovationDROPGIRDER, POST, FOOTER REPAIR
2026-05-052026084561808 SWANNANOA DRRenovationCrawl space/structural repair
2026-05-052026055503511 120 W MARKET STAdditionDemolition of flooring, existing millwork and lights. Replace millwork, carpet and...
2026-05-05202608442602 CANDLEWOOD DRInterior remodelRemodel Kitchen and 2 bathrooms
2026-05-042026052051607 KOMONDOR TRLOtherNew single family attached townhome
2026-05-042026044641405 SUNSET DRElectricalDutch Bros - Alterations- sinks, electrical, finish repairs Exterior - signage, paint
2026-05-042026052031611 KOMONDOR TRLOtherNew single family attached townhome
2026-05-042026052011615 KOMONDOR TRLOtherNew single family attached townhome

Access Greensboro permit data via API

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

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

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Greensboro permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Greensboro 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 Greensboro data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Greensboro, North Carolina was issued on May 5, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Greensboro permits without an API key?

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

Can I export Greensboro permit data?

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

How long does a Greensboro building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Greensboro, North Carolina is 9 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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