North Dakota

Building Permits in Bismarck, North Dakota

Access 20,081 building permits issued in Bismarck, North Dakota through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Bismarck open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

20,081

Total permits

5,266

Last 12 months

341

Last 30 days

-40%

vs same period prior year

Jul 29, 2026

Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Plumbing

1,198

Mechanical

672

HVAC

488

Electrical

294

Foundation

251

Interior remodel

210

Signage

176

Renovation

154

Fire alarm

New construction

Permit data by trade in Bismarck

Drill into the most common permit categories in Bismarck.

Top contractors in Bismarck

Most active contractors by permit volume in Bismarck.

Most recent permits

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

Issued	Permit #	Address	Category	Description
2026-07-29	BMEC2026-0898	2627 ASTRONAUT DR	HVAC	HVAC UPGRADES
2026-07-29	EPU2026-0063	2516 E A AVE	Renovation	Replace SVS at 2516 E Avenue A, Bismarck
2026-07-28	BMEC2026-0887	1861 HARDING PL	Plumbing	REPLACE WATER HEATER
2026-07-28	BELC2026-0578	4303 ELK RIDGE DR	Electrical	COMPLETE WIRING OF HOUSE AND GARAGE WITH TEMP POWER POLE
2026-07-28	EXC2026-0240	1300 INDUSTRIAL DR	Plumbing	install water, sewer
2026-07-28	BMEC2026-0885	6121 COLLECTIVE CIR	Mechanical	LINES FOR GAS HEAT AND AIR
2026-07-28	EXC2026-0243	114 PARADISE DR	Plumbing	NEW WATER AND SEWER
2026-07-28	BSGN2026-0102	3500 MIRIAM AVE	Signage	install one new customer provided pole sign.
2026-07-28	BRES2026-0376	3713 PLATINUM ST	Other	SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED: UNFINISHED BASEMENT, NO DECK
2026-07-28	BELC2026-0577	523 SHALE DR	Electrical	COMPLETE WIRING OF HOUSE AND GARAGE WITH TEMP POWER POLE

Access Bismarck permit data via API

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

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

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Bismarck permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Bismarck 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 Bismarck data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Bismarck, North Dakota was issued on July 29, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Bismarck permits without an API key?

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

Can I export Bismarck 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 Bismarck building permit take to issue?

Most Bismarck 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.