North Carolina

Building Permits in Greenville, North Carolina

Access 154,353 building permits issued in Greenville, North Carolina through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Greenville open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

154,353

Total permits

9,205

Last 12 months

Last 30 days

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vs same period prior year

Aug 9, 2026

Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

HVAC

2,224

Electrical

1,570

Plumbing

1,032

Mechanical

1,009

New construction

516

Interior remodel

310

Foundation

200

Roofing

152

Fire alarm

138

Addition

Permit data by trade in Greenville

Drill into the most common permit categories in Greenville.

Most recent permits

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

Issued	Permit #	Address	Category	Description
2026-08-09	MECH-2026-1190	402 ABEL ST	HVAC	New duct system and packaged heat pump.
2026-08-07	ELSP-2026-1486	2217 UNIVERSITY SUITES DR	HVAC	FOR EXISTING SYSTEM that was installed WITHOUT PERMITS.
2026-08-07	ELSP-2026-1479	2229 UNIVERSITY SUITES DR	HVAC	New 2.5 Ton split system installation with 8KW heater assembly
2026-08-07	GLSP-2026-0177	1800 FOREST HILL DR	HVAC	Residential remodel
2026-08-07	ELSP-2026-1476	650 MEDICAL DR	HVAC	[UNIT #5] REPLACE THE 2-TON SPLIT HEAT PUMP. TIE NEW UNIT BACK INTO EXISTING DUCT...
2026-08-07	DRS-000253-2026	321 GERBERA CT	Other	Single Family Residence
2026-08-07	ELSP-2026-1481	2221 UNIVERSITY SUITES DR	HVAC	New 2.5 Ton split system installation with 8KW heater assembly
2026-08-07	ELSP-2026-1482	2233 UNIVERSITY SUITES DR	HVAC	New 2.5 Ton split system installation with 8KW heater assembly
2026-08-07	ELSP-2026-1475	708 PATTON CIR	Electrical	Air handler in closet
2026-08-07	MECH-2026-1187	3206 BOARDWALK LN	Mechanical	1.5 TON

Access Greenville permit data via API

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

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

Other cities we cover

Related coverage in North Carolina and nationwide.

FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Greenville permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Greenville 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 Greenville data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Greenville, North Carolina was issued on August 9, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Greenville permits without an API key?

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

Can I export Greenville 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.

How long does a Greenville building permit take to issue?

Most Greenville permits are issued on the same day they are filed, reflecting electronic submission and same-day processing for routine permit types. Larger or more complex projects (new construction, major additions) often take longer.